How do you run a hill effectively? Having proper running uphill technique is a fuzzy subject.
For beginning and experienced trail runners, mastering uphill trail running is like playing chess with AI.
As soon as you think you’ve beaten it, it surprises you with a checkmate. And you’re left with your hands on your knees, trying your best to keep your breakfast down.
Your excitement for your run is through the roof. You put on your running gear, lace up your shoes, and head out the door.
For the first 10 minutes, you feel like you’re dragging an anchor. You check just to make sure you’re not. There isn’t one.
Then why is this so hard? Is something wrong with me?
Luckily, no, there isn’t anything wrong with you.
“To stretch, or not to stretch, that is the question.”
If you’re a runner, you’ve asked yourself this question before. Well, not in this exact format, but a variation of it.
Covid was a nature awakening for many. Being cooped up in houses, restrictions on where you could go, and general anxiety led people to search for an escape.
And, for many, that escape was hitting the trails.
Okay, heart rate isn’t the best metric for tracking workout intensity.
Everyone is wrong from time to time, and now is one of those times for me.
About three years ago, I was initiated into the ‘Heart Rate Cult.’ It was a lovely time. They had cookies and punch.
I didn’t drink any punch.
Snowshoe Mountain is located in eastern West Virginia, about three hours east of Charleston, the capital. A resort sits on top of the mountain that bears the same moniker. The largest resort in West Virginia serves as an excellent getaway if you’re looking to hit the slopes during the winter months.
For any skiers/snowboarders that double as trail runners, Snowshoe Mountain is a haven for sports — snow, and dirt. The trail routes aren’t extensive, but there’s enough to keep a trail runner entertained for a long weekend.
And there it is. The first “official” year of The Travel Runner has come and gone. Although The Travel Runner’s one-year anniversary won’t come until May, I wanted to take the time to show some of the most popular posts from the past year.
Looking for a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of the city? The Bacon Ridge Trail is a can’t-miss trail if you’re in the Annapolis, Maryland area. Bacon Ridge Natural Area consists of 900+ acres of marshland, forests, and well-marked trails, and delivers a much-needed escape for nature lovers.
A fish out of water, that’s the easiest way to describe what I looked like when I began running. I had no idea how to manage my effort, how to properly train to improve, or what shoes to buy. Hell, I didn’t even know the distance of a marathon!
However, I’ve learned a few things over time and through many errors. I’m still learning until now, and I don’t believe you ever stop. However, I hear specific questions from my non-running friends who are eager to get into it. I figured now would be a good time to share some of the lessons I’ve learned from my screw-ups and mishaps, so I can help others.
