Road walking/running is
not all there is when training for a specific race distance or even just
getting out there and exercising. Many people don't realize how much
fun and interesting trail walking/running is. With trail walking/running
you don't have to worry about some idiot driver who chooses not to see
you or even having to smell the exhaust from cars or when
walking/running in an area where there are stores and restaurants the
smells coming from those places can be overwhelming to your
senses!
There are many trail
systems not too far from my house which is wonderful. I just need to
either go out the door and up the street a little ways or even head out
to my back yard and jump in the woods from there. One major difference
between road walking/running and trail walking/running is that you
definitely need to pay more attention to your surroundings on the trail.
You don't want to get lost in the woods which can be very easily done
if the trail is not marked and you also don't
want to end up face planting because you tripped over a root or rock
sticking out of the ground. Many trails are smoothed down from other
walkers/runner and bicyclists but there are still areas especially after
it rains where the ground is very soft and you
can end up twisting an ankle or getting a shoe full of water and mud!!
Another thing you need to watch out for in the woods is animals. The
other day when I took a trail run I came across a 3 foot black rat snake
sunning itself while laying across the trail.
It startled me and at first I thought it was dead but then it started
moving very slowly across the trail. I waited for it to get to the
other side and I started moving again.
Bicyclists are another
hazard that can result in a major crash if both are not careful. Some
trails are very narrow and could cause problems if you and a bicyclist
come together at a point on the trail. It is easier for you to move
out of the way but you will always have to make a compromise for the
safety of everyone!!
Please enjoy this video of my latest trail walk/run:
**Warning~this video is very shaky because I was taping while exercising!! ;)
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