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sir pball

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15. Trail running can be its own special breed of hell..

Fri Aug 8, 2014, 11:06 PM

Aug 2014

I usually do roads and flat, easy trails at 7-7:30 a mile pace...a few weeks ago I visited a friend in CT and did his "special" 8-mile stretch on the Appalachian trail. At an average pace of 12:30 a mile. Granted, a lot of it was literally hand-and-foot scrambling, but even the parts that weren't were hardly easy going. Rockhopping, twisting, dodging, heavy climbs and drops...my legs were fine the next day just because I have inhuman endurance there, but my back and core hurt so bad. Thank god I have a good pair of trail shoes in my quiver even if I hardly ever use them..

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Tips for runners that are starting to run again [View all] Aerows Jun 2014 OP

Here's a site that might help. LeftofObama Jun 2014 #1

Great advice, those motivational quotes really do help! Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #2

It's one of the best feelings in the world to me when I set a goal and achieve it. LeftofObama Jun 2014 #4

Oh wow, that's terrific, Congrats! Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #5

Fantastic! LeftofObama Jun 2014 #6

rofl. Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #7

Trail running can be its own special breed of hell.. sir pball Aug 2014 #15

Thanks for that :) Aerows Jul 2014 #11

Get hydrated and keep yourself hydrated, it makes all the difference for me. Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #3

Thank you for the support and advice! Aerows Jul 2014 #10

Another motivator -- sign up for that 5K. AngryOldDem Jul 2014 #8

Good idea! Aerows Jul 2014 #9

I agree with this mythology Aug 2014 #12

If I may make another suggestion...if you're looking for a very neat race. AngryOldDem Aug 2014 #13

For a 5K, just don't bite off too much at once. Other than that, just do what feels good. sir pball Aug 2014 #14