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    Trail Running
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    Trail Running

    Trail Running

    Trail Running

    The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

    • RestfulPhysical
    • IndoorsOutdoors
    • SolitarySocial
    • PracticalCreative
    • InstinctiveTechnical
    • Hands-offHands-on
    • RelaxedCompetitive
    • CautiousDaring
    • Quick winsPatient
    • PrivatePerformer
    • MinimalistCollector
    • Just do itStudious
    • Low-kitGear-heavy
    • AnalogDigital
    • ObjectsLiving things

    Running on trails, hills and rough ground rather than roads, where pace is judged by effort rather than by time.

    Sport & Fitnesshard on the bodyyou'll have something todaydone alonesweatyoutdoorsywants a few hours
    This weekendTime to first win
    A few hoursA session
    Mostly outdoorsWhere

    Step 1: Find a marked trail loop you can get to.

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    What you need2 things
    The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$221

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    The path14 quests
    ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$129
    • Find a marked trail loop you can get to
    • Get trail shoes with real grip
    BThen the quests
    • Run an easy trail
    • Run a rocky, rooty section without walking it
    • Run five kilometres on trails
    11 more, revealed as you go
    Or have someone teach youBeginner trail running courses, if you would rather not work it out alone.Affiliate linkBrowse
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