Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Reasons to try Trail Running

*courtesy of Ultrarunning Magazine

1.) Trails have better shock absorption.

2.) Trail runners experience fewer injuries than normal runners.

3.) Running on trails and softer surfaces uses more energy per unit of distance run.

4.) Trail running recruits stabilizer and synergist muscles.

5.) Trail running improves ankle, knee and hip strength, and flexibility.

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