People always ask me if I like running on the road or running in the trails. I train and have competed on both surface. Xterra are off road triathlons and trail running is one of the staples of those races . Now I also have competed in road Tri and half marathons. My preference, trail by far . Even if you are a road runner, trail will do you wonders. Why you ask? These are the few things I have discovered in the past 12 years of training. First, trails are in nature and no matter what, the trail seem different every day. Trail running is not as hard on your joint than the pounding on pavement. I also believe that road runners will benefit from uphills, downhills, which are not as common on the road. I also think that trail running is good for balance. All those rocks, roots and change in terrain helps your body being more efficient. Lastly, and this is my opinion, I have no scientific fact to back it, but I think that trail running is good for your brain. There is so much information that your brain process while you trail run with the terrain vs the pavement. No matter what you do, think about adding trail running into your workout, don't forget to get a pair of trail running shoes, you'll enjoy the trails that much better. For all of you on the westccoast, I hope you're enjoying the weather. As for everyone else, I hope you are out there, weather its for a walk, run, ride or something you enjoy. Happy trails!
Carpe Diem
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