Over the last few years there is no doubt that fitness has really come into its own. Once upon a time owning a gym membership was almost frowned upon, with many suggesting that they were a “waste of money” (amongst other things).
Now, the outlook has changed. Fitness is at the forefront of a lot of minds and as the title of today’s post might have already suggested, trail running is something of a phenomenon.
As the title of the post might have also given away, there are certain ways in which you can really hype up your trail running experiences. Bearing this in mind, we will now take a look at some of the ways you can do this, to make sure that you are improving your general health whilst painting a big smile on your face.
The GPS tracker has transformed trail running
That’s right, the GPS tracker has been a godsend for trail runners around the land.
As most of us are unfortunately aware, we hardly live in a world which is safe. In fact, many believe that it is becoming more dangerous. This was a significant point for a lot of trail runners, who didn’t feel comfortable with going off the beaten track and trying new routes which might whet their appetite a little more.
Well, the GPS tracker has changed this. After all, all location information is relayed back to whoever you choose, meaning that it’s somewhat reassuring as you run and know that if anything does happen, people waiting at home will know your exact location.
The trackable factor
This point is in a similar vein to the GPS tracker point we made earlier. The point we are making here is that everything you do on a trail run is trackable. This isn’t made from a scary Big Brother perspective either; but more in a way in which you can motivate yourself.
Suddenly, you have access to a wealth of information. You now know how many calories you have burned, and the exact distance you have run. For those of you who like to constantly better yourself, and run distances which you know for a fact that your body hasn’t attempted before, this is a really significant development.
You are what you wear
There is often a phrase going by the lines of a “good workman never blames his tools”. Well, let’s forget about this for a moment.
Unfortunately, trail running is one of those sports in which you really do need good equipment. This equipment comes in the form of footwear and if yours isn’t adequate enough, be prepared to suffer a barrage of injuries that will just make the sport completely inaccessible to you.
Footwear manufacturers have realized this pretty quickly, with trail running shoes containing all sorts of cushioning technology to ensure that you’re not going to suddenly go over on your ankle as soon as some bumpy terrain crosses your path. In other words, feel free to attempt even the most treacherous terrain.