If you don't follow Sticks and Stitches, then you are unaware of my mind-blowing idea. Since this is a weekly post, I have decided to set a day for my posts (regardless of when my adventures happen to happen [haha, I love when the English language let's me do stuff like that]).
Since this blog is titled 'Finding Words for Life,' my weekly posts will be on Fridays. I know, I'm amazing and innovative. ;)
Now, since Saturday is a long way off, and my last post was on Monday, I'll give you a little something to run with.
Backpacker's August issue appeared in my mailbox late last week. :) In the Skills section it had a nifty little blurb about trail running. Now I know, the one thing everyone hates is staying in shape for something, (personally, I hate it; lifting is lame, and running on sidewalks is so not my forte). But trail running is something you can do on your own, no hiking buddy required, the scenery is generally great, and it keeps you in shape for hiking.
Now, of course there are suggested things, like getting trail-running shoes and heart rate monitors, but you can really just take to the dirt with whatever. Keep in mind that you are not running on pavement or a treadmill: you will move slower and will have to adjust your stride/footfall to the changing terrain. Like anything else, start it out slow and set easy goals until you get used to it.
Also, if you are setting out for a longer run (45+ min), you are going to want to take in 100 calories an hour. So, bring food (they suggest energy bars, but I tend to appreciate real food, even if I'm running) and water (yay for hydration)!
I'm not saying I'm an expert at trail running, by all means I'm not; I'm just passing on a few highlights of an article I enjoyed. There is definitely more information in there, so if you want me to relay any of it to you, just leave a comment for it! :D
Tune in on Friday!
G
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