Getting Serious About Trail Running?

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Getting Serious About Trail Running?

If you are getting serious about trail running consider a pair of trail shoes for that purpose. A good pair of training shoes are often fine for trail runs, but if you find yourself craving longer distances on more rugged terrain, try a pair of trail shoes and see whether they work for you.

A caveat: If you have high arches and you usually wear a cushioned, neutral shoe, you might find trail shoes too stiff. So, buy a pair from somwwhere that lets you return them after a wear-testing period (I recommend Road Runner Sports) and see what you think.

If you do buy trail shoes, try to reserve them for the trails. Too much road running will wear down the extra tread and defeat the purpose.

   

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