{"id":795533,"date":"2019-05-06T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/rocky-running-the-appeal-of-trail-running-and-how-to-get-into-it\/"},"modified":"2019-05-06T22:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T04:00:00","slug":"rocky-running-the-appeal-of-trail-running-and-how-to-get-into-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/local-news\/rocky-running-the-appeal-of-trail-running-and-how-to-get-into-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocky Running: The appeal of trail running and how to get into it"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery\" readability=\"6.4451219512195\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-365495-895\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Leah Vann \/ Steamboat Pilot &amp; Today | Trail runners participate in the Run Rabbit Run 100 ultra-marathon run up Steamboat Resort in September 2018.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1.jpg\" alt=\"Trail runners participate in the Run Rabbit Run 100 ultra-marathon run up Steamboat Resort in September 2018.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Trail runners participate in the Run Rabbit Run 100 ultra-marathon run up Steamboat Resort in September 2018.<\/strong><br \/>Leah Vann \/ Steamboat Pilot &amp; Today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1-1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Courtesy photo | The most important parts of a running shoe that differ in trail and road shoes are the outsole and the posting in the midsole.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"The most important parts of a running shoe that differ in trail and road shoes are the outsole and the posting in the midsole.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>The most important parts of a running shoe that differ in trail and road shoes are the outsole and the posting in the midsole.<\/strong><br \/>Courtesy photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1-2-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1-2.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Katie Berning |\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/05\/running-sbt-050619-1-2.jpg\" alt><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>Katie Berning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/sports\/rocky-running-the-appeal-of-trail-running-and-how-to-get-into-it\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/sports\/rocky-running-the-appeal-of-trail-running-and-how-to-get-into-it\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText DropCap\">Running draws those in need of a lifestyle change, former athletes or the average person checking a marathon off of the bucket list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The aspiring runner buys an Apple or Garmin watch, logging mileage on the paved roads, logging pace progressions on the same surfaces which send pounding jolts back through their bones, occasionally ripping muscles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Life in the mountains sparks a lust for the less trodden path, where pace is just a number on the adventure of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The allure of trail running is its scenery and softer surfaces to run on, but the intimidation is the unanticipated obstacles of nature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cPeople can trip and fall on potholes or sewer crates or drainage ditches,\u201d Twisted Trails Running Store owner Eric Edgerton said. \u201cYeah, there\u2019s a few more on trails. You just have to be aware.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">While trail running is still a form of running, comparing it to the road is like a zebra to a horse. The hooves are similar, but not part of the same species.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Equipment<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Just like not putting road wheels on a mountain bike, runners don\u2019t wear road shoes on the trails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The defining difference is in the outsole and posting. The outsole, the part of the shoe that that makes contact with the ground, is heavier with deeply-carved traction patterns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">But the posting is within the midsole of the shoe, which has stabilizing elements that provide support for road runners constantly pounding the hard pavement. For trail runners, a shoe with stiff posting causes problems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cRoad shoes you have stability posting or protonation control. Trail, they don\u2019t do that too much,\u201d Edgerton said. \u201cThey design them to help with a little bit, but at the same time, they don\u2019t use that hard posting. You\u2019ve got dense material where if you step on a rock, instead of it giving, it\u2019s going to roll.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The type of sock worn becomes increasingly important when trail running. Cotton socks absorb moisture and rub against the skin, causing blisters over time. Although cotton socks are not advised for either type of running, Edgerton strongly cautions cotton-sock wearers on trails since runners go through creeks or rivers. Socks made with wool blends or lycra fiber are highly encouraged since they don\u2019t hold moisture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Hydration and nutrition while out on the trails is even more important as runners encounter more rigorous terrain at higher altitudes. Trail runners can wear vests or waist bands that hold water bottles or one that straps to their hands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Water isn\u2019t enough for hydration on the trails. Runners carry gels or Nuun, which have electrolytes to prevent cramps. Chews and waffles are needed as nutritious supplements for longer runs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Conquering intimidation<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Trail running is part running and part hiking. The first trail run can be humbling or frustrating. Injuries can happen when road runners try to keep their normal pace on the trail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cYou need to understand that pace goes out the window,\u201d Steamboat Springs Running Series director and ultrarunner Cara Marrs said. \u201cI remember when watches that could check your pace came out. All these trails I had been running for years I was like, \u2018Oh my god, that was only that far?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">As a result, a traditional 3-mile run takes longer. Runners will have to work up to greater distances for races at a slower pace, emphasizing their cross training. Trail running involves more core stability than road running.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The Steamboat Running Series provides races that progress in distance throughout the summer, designed to cater towards the beginner getting into running and the veteran to get in shape rather than jumping into road races.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cPeople need to understand longer isn\u2019t always better,\u201d Marrs said. \u201cMost of our races are not that. Most of the races in the country are not that. It\u2019s really just about the freedom of being out on the trails.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Knowing where you are is also important. Marrs said she looks through the \u201cSteamboat Bike Guide\u201d or \u201cHike the Boat\u201d books to know where trails lead, but it helps to join a community that can show you the ropes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The Steamboat Trail Runners get together every Wednesday for a run. Twisted Trails also hosts weekly runs Thursdays at 6 p.m. Marrs is starting a new Steamboat chapter of the national organization called Trail Sisters to encourage women of all levels to get involved in the sport. The group will meet for the first time at 8 a.m. May 19 at Mad Creek Trail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cIt\u2019s a no-drop run. You\u2019re not dropped,\u201d Marrs said. \u201cThat\u2019s just because people are going at their own speeds. We\u2019ll try to at least have twice a month, week night or weekend runs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">For safety purposes, it\u2019s also beneficial for runners to tell people where they are going and when if running alone. This gives people an idea of where to find you if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The trail running community is tightly-knit, especially in a mountain town, so the resources are endless. The sport of trail running grows in states like Colorado because of its abundance of trails and community resources, which is why it\u2019s home to some of the top trail runners in the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">\u201cIt\u2019s a more laid back community,\u201d Marrs said. \u201cWe have elite runners and people who have never done anything and are trying to walk a 5K. Some people get intimidated, but they shouldn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/sports\/rocky-running-the-appeal-of-trail-running-and-how-to-get-into-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Summit Daily<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trail runners participate in the Run Rabbit Run 100 ultra-marathon run up Steamboat Resort in September 2018.Leah Vann \/ Steamboat Pilot &amp; Today The most important parts of a running shoe that differ in trail and road shoes are the outsole and the posting in the midsole.Courtesy photo Katie Berning Show CaptionsHide Captions Running draws [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-795533","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-local-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-15 07:44:32","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KSMT The Mountain","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/795533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=795533"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/795533\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=795533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=795533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=795533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}