Trail Running Guides: Gear, Hydration & Training

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A Simple Trail Running Safety Plan: Tell Someone, Navigate Offline, Turn Around

Research the route, share your plan, navigate offline and set a turnaround time. A simple trail running safety plan based on NPS advice.

A Simple Trail Running Safety Plan: Tell Someone, Navigate Offline, Turn Around

Research the route, share your plan, navigate offline and set a turnaround time. A simple trail running safety plan based on NPS advice.

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How to Choose Trail Running Shoes: Lugs, Drop, Cushioning and Rock Plates

Choose by terrain first, then lugs, rock plate, drop and cushioning, and get the fit right. A practical trail shoe guide.

How to Choose Trail Running Shoes: Lugs, Drop, Cushioning and Rock Plates

Choose by terrain first, then lugs, rock plate, drop and cushioning, and get the fit right. A practical trail shoe guide.

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How to Choose Your First Trail Race Distance: 10K, Half or 50K

Pick your first trail race by the time you can run on trails today. When a trail 10K, half marathon or 50K makes sense.

How to Choose Your First Trail Race Distance: 10K, Half or 50K

Pick your first trail race by the time you can run on trails today. When a trail 10K, half marathon or 50K makes sense.

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How to Pick Your First Ultramarathon

Start with a 50K with generous cut-offs, regular aid stations and terrain you can train on. How to pick your first ultramarathon.

How to Pick Your First Ultramarathon

Start with a 50K with generous cut-offs, regular aid stations and terrain you can train on. How to pick your first ultramarathon.

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How to Prepare for a Trail Race at Altitude

Go up gradually, keep the first 48 hours easy and never climb higher with symptoms. Altitude preparation for trail runners, based on the CDC.

How to Prepare for a Trail Race at Altitude

Go up gradually, keep the first 48 hours easy and never climb higher with symptoms. Altitude preparation for trail runners, based on the CDC.

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Sun Protection for Trail Runners: Sunscreen, Hats and Timing

SPF 30+ water-resistant sunscreen, reapplied every two hours, plus a hat, sunglasses and smart timing. Sun protection for trail runners, based on AAD advice.

Sun Protection for Trail Runners: Sunscreen, Hats and Timing

SPF 30+ water-resistant sunscreen, reapplied every two hours, plus a hat, sunglasses and smart timing. Sun protection for trail runners, based on AAD advice.