Trail Running & Training
Trail Running & Training
Discuss trail running in general, training, nutrition, and related topics that don’t fit any other section category below.
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Training Fails?
Started by Kathy ·
Training Fails?
What are some of your fails when you’ve been training?
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Gut Health
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Gut Health
How important is gut health to you as a trail runner?Do you take probiotics at all? If so, which ones?
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Extreme Temperature Running Days
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Extreme Temperature Running Days
Would you run outside during extreme temperatures?For example, would you run outside during 100-degree weather or higher? How about if the temperature was below freezing?If you would, how would you do so comfortably?If not, what would you do instead?
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Gels
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Gels
What’s your favorite gel?I’ve been using GU forever. I’d love to try different ones.What would you suggest I try?
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How often do you do 5Ks?
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
How often do you do 5Ks?
How often do you run a 5K?Do you go to organized 5K trail or road runs for training?
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Chafing
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Chafing
Do you have any chafing issues at all as a trail runner?If yes, what is chafing on you?How are you managing it?
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100-Mile Training
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
100-Mile Training
If you were training for a 100-mile ultra-trail run, how would you prepare?I’m especially interested in hearing from folks who have run one and how they trained for it.
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BCAAs
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
BCAAs
Do any of you take BCAAs for trail running?Do you do it before, during, or after?I take my BCAA powder mixed with ice water right after a run. It keeps me from getting that “running hangover” the next day.
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Training frequency
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Training frequency
How often do you train?How many times a week do you go for a run?I was doing it once a week, but I’m increasing it to 2-3 times a week. I want to comfortable run a half-marathon every week.
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Injuries from trail running
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Injuries from trail running
Have any of you been injured from trail running at all?If yes, what sort of injuries have you had, and how did you overcome them?All I’ve had so far are a few blisters from an ultra, but those heal over time. I’m trying new socks to see if that helps.
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Electrolytes
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Electrolytes
What are your favorite electrolytes to use for trail running?Why do you like these over others?Have you tried many others?
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Worst part of training
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Worst part of training
What’s the worst part about training for trail running?What do you dislike doing the most?What would make you change your mind about it and not hate it so much?
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Trail Running Pet Peeves
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Trail Running Pet Peeves
Is there anything about trail running that you hate or dislike?What is your trail running pet peeves?Why do these things bother you about trail running?
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Favorite trail running snacks?
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Favorite trail running snacks?
I buy these fig nuten bars from SAM'S CLUB, 2 in a pack, either blueberry or strawberry.I really like those.I also do CliffBlocks (black cherry) and GU gel (triberry or blackberry).How about you all? What snacks are you using?
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Training run lengths
Started by Shawn Gossman ·
Training run lengths
How far do you typically run for training?I train twice a week. I’ll run a 5K (3.1 miles) one day, then do a long run of 7 to 10 miles.I try to add another mile to the long run each time I go out.
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