Trail running for beginners | How to start trail running no matter where you are now!

If you're thinking of getting into trail running, you're looking for tips on trail running for beginners. In this video we'll talk about how to start trail running and share some trail running tips for beginners. If you are in reasonably good health and injury free, I think you can start trail running right now! Start your trail running wherever your current fitness and experience level is and work up from there. The answer to how to start trail running is to just start trail running! But we'll get a little more specific than that. We'll cover four main areas 1) why trail running is so great 2) what prior experience or base fitness you need, 3) gear, and 4) how to find trails close to you! We'll also hit 6 quick tips to help you hit the ground (trail) running, as it were. To me, there is nothing quite like the feeling I get when I'm running the trails. And I want as many people as possible to feel that same thing! So start where you are and get some trail time in!

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🌄TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Why is trail running so great?
2:16 Do I need prior experience or fitness before I start trail running?
3:17 What gear do I need?
7:13 How can I find trails close to me?
8:19 Six quick bonus tips

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[seanmckinney]

Excellent! A video which explains that a running background is not always necessary to start trail running. I'm a Hiker and hopefully a soon-to-be Trailrunner.

[northeastfamilyadventures]

Our 7 year old LOVES trail running. Downhill only. He eats a lot of dirt.... and snow. Seriously though, it's good to get some trail running in. If you're out with your mates it can give you a real edge if you run into a bear. Remember: You don't need to be able to outrun the bear, you just need to be able to outrun one of your friends!

[TheDeterminedRunner]

Top advice, everyone needs to try out the trails & I'm sure most folk will fall in love with them when they do ❤️🏃

[billbenoit]

Great video! I’m about to start my trail running journey. Being a “runner” has always been a goal of mine. I love mountain biking and hiking so figure if I’m going to run might ad well be on dirt!

[hopecolabrese]

thanks for giving practical tips while making trail running really approachable - no need to rush and buy new gear! i ran xc ten years ago and i’m just getting back into running. i’ve been running exclusively on the road but i can’t wait to hit the trails, thanks for the helpful tips!

[BackpackingwithBuckley]

Buffs, never leave home without it!! Although you plead a good case, I still think I'll keep my running to 50 yards or less. 😀

[imethan-youtubetips]

Good tips man. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅

[shenaamor]

This is the best advice you'll ever get if you're a hiker that is really interested to try trail running now. Thank you so much for the tips! Very helpful! 🥰🎉💯

[davidwolf]

Just great! good advice. so calm, not self focussed person :-) how refreshing

[movemorenowjames]

Great video... good advice and tips 👍. Exactly right, trail running = freedom... does something to our dna!

[michael]

May I suggest a running club as well to help find trails. Also look into Ragnar 24 hr trail races. I have done many and you can join a group. Just get out there.

[BackpackerScience]

The bells ring I am here. To me a more effective way of hiking ☺️ able to get a 25k day hiking in 2, 5 hours 👍.
Great video ☺️ jeah it's all about fun enjoying and loving it. To me it's so great cause it's not competition only me nature an nothing else. If you love it speed comes over time ✌️

[TheMachinita]

Great and super helpful video, thank you! I have been road running for years and just started trail running and I love it! On my first trail run I took music along but felt really weird, somewhat unprepared for what might come my way.

[TDMiller]

Great and informative vid, Jeff! As I only got into trail running this year, and am more used to the road, I can only agree with your tips.

[Dmax_overland]

I have been a road runner but just dislocated my knee so looking to 'mix it up' when back to health again. I enjoy hiking so trail running has always appealed to me

[apple]

I'm sorry but he kinda looks and sounds like ronnie mcnut😭

[thejerkyshack]

What are some trails you’d recommend in SLCO for beginners outside of the Herriman system?