Trail Run

DOING YOUR DISTANCE

The distance you do as a trail runner does not define you, rather it is the shared loved of being out in the elements, soaking up the rain, being shin- or knee-deep in mud, conquering hills to the best of your ability, and being surrounded with like-minded people. Here are 10 reasons why shorter runs are great!

1 Less recovery time

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