Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running
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Trail running is the fastest-growing segment of the outdoor sports industry. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, more than 4.7 million people run on dirt and rock trails more than once a week. There are new challenges to be found running trails instead of roadways. Both the novice and the experienced runner will find helpful information to make their transition from road to trail fun, exciting, and injury-free. Trail running is far more technique-intensive than road running, and Barrios shares everything a good runner needs to know before they hit the trail. Since running on dirt or rock is also more gear-oriented, you'll learn what to do-and what not to do-to make the most of your trail time. -Special 'Trail Mix' sidebars share firsthand accounts from accomplished runners -Detailed explanation on staying found while running in the woods and mountains -Extensive interviews with the sport's best runners and most knowledgeable sources -Color photography captures the beauty and the excitement of the sport
From the Back Cover
Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running
Trail Running is one of the fastest growing segments in the sport of running. And it's easy to understand why:
"To run on the road is a staccato one-two, one-two. Insistent. Hurried. Relentless. Once you reach the trail, footfalls become muffled, silent even, and instead you hear your breath. On the trail, the rhythm comes from a deeper place inside you--your lungs, your heart, and your head--as you hear your breath enter and leave your body. It's a slower metronome, one infintely more relaxed, than on the road."--Dagny Scott Barrios
From the worldwide authority on runing, Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running is the comprehensive guide to the sport. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to:
Choose the right shoes and gear
Gain confidence on the trails
Train for any distance
Race like the pros
Follow an optimal nutrition plan
Prevent and treat injuries
Stay safe in the wilderness
Survive the elements
Make the leap to ultras
With trail-specific strength workouts, training schedules for all race distances, and cross-training advice for maximum performance, Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running gives you the tools you need to follow the trail, wherever it may take you.
Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running,Dagny Scott Barrios,Rodale Books,1579547206,Guidebooks,Running,Running & Jogging,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Track & Field,Trails,Sports & Recreation / Running & Jogging
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