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Run to the beat

In our ‘How and Why?’ series coach SEAN TAIT, founder and running technique coach at Off the Mark drills down into the major challenges facing TRAIL readers.

The most important piece of info we know about Judy is that she is new to trail running. So first of all I think that this question deserves a reference made to the beginner trail runner.

Whenever you begin a new activity your body’s ability to provide oxygen to the working muscles efficiently is at its poorest. The

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