Before coming to Jackson I had always thought, "Yeah I'm active and fit!" However, in the first week of hiking some common trials and being passed up by pregnant ladies and runners. My opinion of myself soon changed. Jackson-tonians? are to put it simple - super humans. So with my competitiveness leading the way, I decided to push and challenge myself to the limits for the next 3 months.
Along this journey I have become a fan of hiking, yoga and the most surprising/recent - trail running. All of which I had never or rarely done back home.
My interest in trail running came from a mentor in Jackson, who found time every day at lunch to hit the trails. To say the least she has been my role model and simply a badass. So when looking for some trails to try out on my own, I came across this article. To my surprise and excitement a trail in Jackson had made the list, Phelps Lake in the Teton National Park. After running this trail and several others around Jackson.. I'm hooked on trail running! And here are 4 reasons why.
1. Get bored on road runs easily? Yeah, every runner has had one of those days that you just can't get into the flow. However, on trail runs there is always different scenery. Also, the trail will always have your attention looking for your next step.
2. Want to unplug... for real? A key item I bring on my road run is my phone for music. It's like I've convinced myself that without some pump up playlist I'll have a bad run. But as I said above, with trail running there is no need for music. You're mind stays into your run by looking for your next step. Also, you tend to find yourself isolated. I say this by you will most likely run in the woods and come across the occasional hiker... keywork being hiker. No cars or buses.
3. Need a better workout? Yes, trail running is a better workout all around than road running. You are constantly being challenged. Either your getting an interval workout up steep hills or doing agility ladders between stones. In trail running you are working your thighs, hips, booty and core to say the least. Also, it can be better on your precious knees getting off the hard asphalt.
4. EARN YOUR BEER! Who doesn't love a nice cold beer after work or on the weekend... I know I do! But what would make that beer taste even better is knowing you kicked ass and earned it out on the trail!
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1. Get bored on road runs easily? Yeah, every runner has had one of those days that you just can't get into the flow. However, on trail runs there is always different scenery. Also, the trail will always have your attention looking for your next step.
2. Want to unplug... for real? A key item I bring on my road run is my phone for music. It's like I've convinced myself that without some pump up playlist I'll have a bad run. But as I said above, with trail running there is no need for music. You're mind stays into your run by looking for your next step. Also, you tend to find yourself isolated. I say this by you will most likely run in the woods and come across the occasional hiker... keywork being hiker. No cars or buses.
3. Need a better workout? Yes, trail running is a better workout all around than road running. You are constantly being challenged. Either your getting an interval workout up steep hills or doing agility ladders between stones. In trail running you are working your thighs, hips, booty and core to say the least. Also, it can be better on your precious knees getting off the hard asphalt.
4. EARN YOUR BEER! Who doesn't love a nice cold beer after work or on the weekend... I know I do! But what would make that beer taste even better is knowing you kicked ass and earned it out on the trail!
What are your experiences trail running? What are your favorite exercise?
xo | vSh
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