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Trail Running
5 Trail Running Myths Debunked
Runner's World dispels five common fears that keep runners off the trails
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Hit the trail!
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Excuse #1: I’ll get hurt
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Excuse #2: I’ll get lost
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Excuse #3: Trails are too technical
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Excuse #4: It’ll disrupt my training or race schedule
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Excuse #5: I don’t have the right gear
Hit the trail!
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Let's be honest: You can always come up with a reason not to lace up the shoes and go for run--it's too cold; I have no time; I tweaked my knee. And it seems that, for many people, finding an excuse not to take up trail running is even easier. But don't give in to the obstacles. By sticking to man-made surfaces, you're denying yourself the chance to try, as accomplished trail runner Timothy Olson says, running in three dimensions. "Trails offer peace, quiet, and amazing adventure. They make running unbelievably fun," says Olson, who took first in the 2012 USA 100-K Trail Championships. "And they make you feel extremely alive." (Search: Best trail running shoes) If you're still unsure about sampling some dirt, don't worry: With the help of top coaches and elite trail runners, we debunk the most common excuses for avoiding the trail—and provide some beginner-friendly tips along the way.
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