Trail running to explore the unbeaten path
The wind whooshes past my head, undulating gusts catching the tiny hairs on my ear lobes. I become aware of the warm pulses of blood streaming into my ears as the breeze draws my attention there. Running for two hours or more usually brings about this sort of razor focus, as I seek inner peace, … Read more
I am currently somewhat of a novice trail runner. Two months ago I would have said a complete novice! My husband is a running enthusiast, running countless miles and even completing ultra marathon distances. I’ve always been inspired by his running. I’ve been chasing an ultra runner for a while now! I started running about … Read more
A higher running cadence can help your feet hit the ground closer to mid-foot. This can reduce some slow-down caused by heel strikes. It can also reduce stress on your knees, hips, lower-back and skeletal system in general. I’ve been focusing on some running cadence training with two goals in mind: Training for a closer-to-mid-foot … Read more