

You will feel badassĪll you need to do is go for a trail run in pouring rain, or better yet in the snow, and tell me you don’t feel hardcore. The varying terrain forces you to slow down, think about where you’re landing your feet, and really take in your surroundings. It’s less about speed and more about enjoying the trail. Trust me when I say you can’t jump over every puddle, eventually you will get the desire to just splash right through it and, believe me, it’s worth the mess! It’s slower, more thoughtful running You know it’s been a successful trail run when you come back to the car with a dirt tan or mud splattered up the back of your legs.

There is nothing quite like running to the summit of a mountain to get your lungs heaving, heart pounding, and to feel truly alive. Plus, trail running can take you to some pretty amazing locations.

Even the same trail can be wildly different depending on the time of day, weather, and season. Each trail is a different experience and a mini adventure You’ll end up having more fun and I guarantee, by mid run, you will stick your arms out like an airplane and pretend to be flying down every hill. With puddles, logs, roots, and rocks to run and jump over, you’re always kept on the alert. The trails will always be softer than pavement or concrete, which will keep your knees, hips, and ankles very happy. Trail running gives you the opportunity to breathe in the green, be part of the environment, and really experience it. There is something about the smell of pine in the air, the rhythmic cadence of running on a loamy trail, and being surrounded by green forest. Trail runners fall fast and hard for new friends and I promise you won’t find better friends than these. They are always excited to head out on the trails with anyone, in any weather, and love showing new people the way of the trails. You will be hard pressed to find a trail runner that isn’t always stoked. If you don’t quite believe me, I dare you to read this list and not have the urge to head out and hit the trail immediately. Trail running happens to be one of the most fun activities you can do on two legs.
