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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>What is trail running?<\/h2>\n
Trail running is a form of combined running, walking \u2013 and sometimes even climbing \u2013 that takes place in natural environments such as fields, woods<\/a>, fells, and mountains<\/a>. If you look down and the terrain and what you see isn\u2019t human-made, you can normally classify it as a trail.<\/p>\n You may also like:<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> It depends on the trail. If I am running along a shady canal towpath on a warm summers\u2019 day then, compared to running along a pavement in full sunlight, the trail run would feel easier. But on the flip side, if I am fast-hiking up the side of a fell, or mountain, as part of my trail run, it will feel significantly harder than a road run due to the terrain and incline.<\/p>\n Trail running is totally different to road running due to the additional factors you need to consider, such as undulating terrain and adapting to conditions\/obstacles underfoot. You\u2019re also unlikely to come across a style on a road!<\/p>\n The mental health benefits of being outside, being in natural environments, have been proven. There is no better way to switch off and reconnect with your body and mind than through exercising in green spaces. Many new runners experience injuries and niggles when taking up road running but, due to the flexibility and adaptability that trail running demands, overuse injuries are less common, and the whole <\/em>body is strengthened.<\/p>\n Normally the same apparel as you would for any form of exercise \u2013 leggings, shorts, t-shirt<\/a>. You should aim for clothing made from fabric that \u2018wicks\u2019 sweat away (removes it to the outer layer of the fabric). Additionally, you might want to carry a light waterproof jacket<\/a> or mid-layer top<\/a> just in case you get cold. The distance you are running, and weather conditions, should dictate clothing choices.<\/p>\n Always carry a fully charged mobile phone in case of emergency and ensure you have ICE contact details stored. I also ensure I have a GPS mapping app installed on my device \u2013 such as the OS Maps app<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 to refer to should I need to orientate myself. I also run with a lightweight running backpack to store water, a snack, a small medical kit (plasters, blister plaster, a bandage etc.) and \u2013 if I need it \u2013 a jacket.<\/p>\n In Sabrina<\/a>\u2019s new book Black Sheep: A Story of Rural Racism, Identity and Hope<\/a>,<\/em> among other important topics, she discusses her journey in running, her first trail run, and how she is working to make the sport more diverse and inclusive. \u00a0Buy it here<\/a>.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Sabrina Pace-Humphreys Published: Saturday, 16 July 2022 at 12:00 am Trail running \u2013 no matter what your level of fitness \u2013 is for everyone. No matter how fast or slow you choose to move, this activity can \u2013 and will \u2013 deliver moments of utter joy and unadulterated bliss due to the strong connection […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"6"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Sabrina Pace-Humphreys Published: Saturday, 16 July 2022 at 12:00 am Trail running \u2013 no matter what your level of fitness \u2013 is for everyone. No matter how fast or slow you choose to move, this activity can \u2013 and will \u2013 deliver moments of utter joy and unadulterated bliss due to the strong connection…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/17700"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Is trail running harder or easier than road running?<\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>What are the benefits of trail running?<\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>What do I wear for trail running?<\/h2>\n
What do I need to take on a trail run?<\/h2>\n
Trail running tips: how to get started<\/h2>\n
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