1. Speed on the road = nothing on the trail
2. Look down, not up, forward, left or right
3. If you choose to look somewhere besides down; STOP
4. You will trip (and possibly fall). See #2 and #3
5. You will get muddy (see shoes on right)
6. You will get wet
7. You need trail shoes (on left). I recommend Saucony Peregrine.
8. You get to practice old junior high track skills like long jump and hurdles
9. Bring a towel for the return trip
10. My dog thinks he can catch a deer. Not sure what he would do if he ever did.
Anything to add?
Weekly recap 32 total: Monday off; Tuesday 4 + weights; Wednesday 6 + weights; Thursday off; Friday 8 tempo; Saturday 6 trail + weights; Sunday 8 trail
Funny. I did a 20k run at the Reeds Spring Cross Country course yesterday. You crossed my mind several times as did the Dylan and boys who ran CC for you in the 8th grade. This course was like a 'trail' run. I ran Dogwood last Oct and areas of the course were very similar. Rocks, branches, leaves camouflaging holes, rocks, water... I definitely recommend wicking socks. I love mine and believe they were my best investment. Trail running is nothing close to street running. I was so nervous yesterday about hurting myself prior to the marathon... So that's another tip... No trail running prior to a race you have trained so hard for! LOL! Enjoy and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI've learned that although I may be able to roll over stones, trees, and other various nature related things...on my mountain bike... those same obstacles can cause me to face-plant while on foot.
ReplyDeleteI love your dog, so cute!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are going to start trail running when the weather is nice, just for some variety and I am most likely going to get the Saucony Peregrine since they seem like they are the most similar to my road shoes.