Trail Running

So I tried last year running on a trail with the Dirty Herd group from Gazelle Sports. The first time I went out I thought I was going to die. It was the hardest run I had ever done. The ups and downs and the weird footing on the trail made it a very strenuous workout. I shared with my Du Tri group about the trail run. Susan and Andrea had run with me. We all realized what a great workout it was. It was a much harder cardio workout than running on the road.

Well now this year Jen and I have started running with this group every other week when I am off. We are loving it. We have so far only been running at Robinette's orchard. It is a beautiful 4.5-5.25 mile course. It could be cut a little shorter if need be. We have even started doing our Saturday morning runs there. We need the trail training so we are prepared for our first ever trail race in August.

If you have never given it a try. I highly suggest it! It is fun and adventurous; you feel safer out of the way of cars that do not notice you. It is really a peaceful time in the woods.