- For Beginners to Advanced
- 240 Pages
- Color Photos
- Black & White Photos
- Illustrations
Whether you're a complete beginner or have been hitting the trails for years, this fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind guide provides all the essential information including:
Finding trails and getting started
Managing ascents and descents with ease
Maneuvering off-road obstacles
Strength, stretching, and cross-training
Selecting proper shoes, clothing, and accessories
Safety on the trail
Racing and other trail events
And more.
Combining all the health and fitness benefits of walking and road running, the outdoor adventure of sports such as hiking and mountain biking, and the spiritual renewal from a day spent communing with nature, is it any wonder that trail running is fast becoming one of the most popular fitness activities?
Chapters in The Complete Guide to Trail Running book:
Trail Running: Past, Present and Future
Getting Started
Trail Running Technique
Trail Training
Strength Training for the Trail
Stretching for the Trail
Equipment
Nutrition on and off the Trail
Injuries
Hazards of the Trail
Running Partners
Caring for the Trail
Racing and Directing a Race
*Appendix - Competing at the International Level
