Trail Running Tips: Getting Started

Top trail runners Karl Melzer and Scott Mason talk about getting started in the sport of trail running.

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[Hamasi]

I have to differ with them on the shoe selection. If anything, minimal shoes with flexible soles are the way to go. Most trail shoes are too heavy and rigid when you really need the opposite. You'll especially notice the difference running uphill once you ditch the 12oz+ weights.

[TexRage21]

Wearing Gloves Is Serious Business..

[Brofessorable]

Can't respect runner with red bull shirt on.

[goatlps]

Without any ankle support, eventually you'll seriously dry bum yourself. For true trails you'll need a mid-top or 3/4 cut running boot. The Saucony Outlaw is the first and, currently, the only trail running boot: /watch?v=aX5E5p22SXs ...But you'll still roll an ankle badly one day. :s

[quedisediloque]

hola

[AwesomeRants]

The New Balance Minimus trail, Merrell Trail Glove, and VIVOBAREFOOT shoes are good for trail running. :)

[RitvarLegend]

I recommend NIKE FREE RUN on any of their recent versions. they are good for trail raining.

[aSPORTYgirl4LIFE]

too bad this was filmed with a potato

[dfcvda]

@runlevel0 thanks

[runlevel0]

@dfcvda Yes: Strengthen your butt and do side leg raises (I do side squats too). Preventively stretch ITB every day and use the foam roller 3x a week. Also try to stretch / cross-train the hip flexors to compensate. Plan the mileage increase very gradually AND take enough carbs during and after long workouts (longer that 6 mi) or intense ones (intervals or HIIT), this helps healing muscle tissue. I take carbs (good ol' isostar) plus 5g L-Glutamine and 8g of whey or soja prot

[Flare1564]

@Hamasi I couldn't agree more. I run with Vibram FF KSO Treks and they are absolutely great. Modern shoes try to counter the problem that they create. Since modern shoes raise your foot off of the ground, you 1) have a higher center of balance and 2) have to force your body to adapt to the shoe. With minimalist shoes, you are very stable and have a much better sense of balance. I have yet to have sprain my ankle over the past 3 months of running in VFFs.

[dsac6007]

@Hamasi I guess it depends on the terrain. The more rocks the heaver the shoe.