Guide to trail running for beginners

Whether you are a runner looking to switch to trails or a beginner trail runner researching how to trail run, we have put together the answers to some common questions that you will find helpful. We cover the topics of shoes, pace, gear, where to run, and safety.

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Amanda McNeil
My Top 10 Podcasts about running

One of the best things you can do to become better at anything is to surround yourself with positive people who are crushing it at the thing that you want to do. We are so fortunate to live in an era where we have access to such high vibrational conversations on any topic. That’s why I put together this list of my favorite running podcasts.

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Amanda McNeil
Fundamentals of Habit Change

Ultimately, running is a habit. It requires showing up for yourself consistently. Yes, this consistency is what causes your body to adapt to running and get stronger, but it also spills over into other parts of your life too.

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Amanda McNeil
7 Reasons to Hire a Running Coach

Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned runner looking to shake up your old routine, there are a lot of reasons to hire a running coach. Here are some of the reasons that you may find that a running coach can help you work towards your goals.

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Amanda McNeil
Social Running vs. Quality Workouts: How you have your fun and get fast & fit too

The key to progressing as a runner is to make sure you are doing most of (65-70%) your running easy, and the rest of it will make up your quality workout days and long runs. When you put the right amount of effort into each specific type of run, you will apply just the right amount of stress to cause adaptations in your body allowing you to get faster and run further, while allowing your body enough time to recover and to absorb the training.

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Rick Canning
Do You Need A Running Coach?

Every runner you talk to will have an opinion about how to train. The problem with that is opinions are just that an opinion. Most of your friends and fellow runners may have an answer for a similar situation that they had, which may have kind of worked, but in reality, your buddy most likely doesn't know the answer either. The fact is that you end up wasting time messing around with wrong information, and sometimes this leads to lost training time and prolonged injuries. But a coach has multiple different answers and knows how to apply them specifically to your situation to give you the most effective response to help you solve your problem.

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Amanda McNeil