Maybe it’s time to leave the road behind and find a trail. More than 5.8 million runners across the country have discovered the thrill of trail running. Health.com says that trail running can burn up to 10 percent more calories than street running or treadmill running. To prepare yourself for your next trail run, be sure to invest in the right gear. Fleet Feet can assist you in finding the correct pair of trail running shoes, an essential when trail running. The correct pair of shoes with the proper treads will keep you from falling on the trails.
Stay safe on your run by investing in a GPS or carrying your cell phone while out on the trail. Let someone know where you are and when you are running.
Running on trails is taxing. Check your heart rate and focus your gaze at least three feet in front of you to keep your balance.
If you are interested in trail running, try Fleet Feet’s new training program called Dirtbags and Ultra Dirtbags.
Dirtbags
Dirtbags Training will help you to achieve your race goals, whether your goal is to simply complete the race or to achieve a personal record. Fleet Feet coaches design a training program based on your specific goals with the primary goal of keeping each runner safe, healthy and ready for race day. This program trains for a hilly, technical destination race and guarantees lots of fun.
Training will begin August 13. Goal race is the Blood Rock 25K. *Race registration not included in the training program price.* The group will meet every weekend for long runs unless otherwise specified. Most runs will take place at Percy Warner Park and the meeting times will usually be at 7 am. These times are subject to change. Dirtbags trainees will need to run four miles comfortably by the start of training. Cost is $125, register for Dirtbags here.
Ultra Dirtbags
Ultra Dirtbags is Fleet Feet’s 50K program for those who want a challenge, an adventure, and a whole lot of fun. If you can run 10 road miles comfortably, Fleet Feet can get you to the finish line of a 50K. In the process, you become a member of their exclusive Ultra Dirtbags cadre, a merry group of trail junkies.
Training will begin August 13. Goal race is the Blood Rock 50K. *Race registration not included in the training program price.* The group will meet every weekend for long runs unless otherwise specified. Most runs will take place at Percy Warner Park and the meeting times will vary between 6 am and 7 am. Cost is $150, register for Ultra Dirtbags here.
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