Five Tips for Runners Hitting the Trail
1. The Buddy System
“Something special happens when you share a trail run with someone,” says the 33-year-old Moehl. “When you get to a vista, it means that much more when you can turn to a friend, and say ‘Wow, look at this.’” To Moehl, teaming up isn’t only fun; it’s safe. “When you’re navigating trail systems and you’re tired, having two brains to pull on is key,” she adds.
“Something special happens when you share a trail run with someone,” says the 33-year-old Moehl. “When you get to a vista, it means that much more when you can turn to a friend, and say ‘Wow, look at this.’” To Moehl, teaming up isn’t only fun; it’s safe. “When you’re navigating trail systems and you’re tired, having two brains to pull on is key,” she adds.
2. Maps Help
“Figure out your maps and route before you go. I even highlight my route, so I don’t have to think about it when I’m on a complicated trail system,” says Moehl.
“Figure out your maps and route before you go. I even highlight my route, so I don’t have to think about it when I’m on a complicated trail system,” says Moehl.
3. Know Your Gear
“I’ve been over prepared and I’ve also had to ask other people for food and water,” says Moehl. Long-distance trails often mean carrying a small pack with water and enough food to feed your body throughout the run.
“I’ve been over prepared and I’ve also had to ask other people for food and water,” says Moehl. Long-distance trails often mean carrying a small pack with water and enough food to feed your body throughout the run.
4. Pace Yourself
“If you run in the city, you aren’t used to having to eat during your runs,” says Moehl. “On trails, you work at a lower heart rate, in part so that you are able to eat.” Plus, you’ll be traveling through beautiful country—no need to hurry.
“If you run in the city, you aren’t used to having to eat during your runs,” says Moehl. “On trails, you work at a lower heart rate, in part so that you are able to eat.” Plus, you’ll be traveling through beautiful country—no need to hurry.
5. Tell Someone Where You Are
“A trail run doesn’t have to be epic to let someone know where you are. I always give friends a return time. Give yourself a window, in case it takes a little longer than you plan for.”
—By Fitz Cahall
“A trail run doesn’t have to be epic to let someone know where you are. I always give friends a return time. Give yourself a window, in case it takes a little longer than you plan for.”
—By Fitz Cahall
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