http://www.madetorun.com/training/cross-training/cross-training-to-improve-running/ Exploring The World And Your Potential By Foot Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:55:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.madetorun.com/training/cross-training/cross-training-to-improve-running/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Best Running Surfaces for Runners | MadeToRun Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:06:14 +0000 http://www.madetorun.com/?p=294#comment-76 [...] Running dirt trails - if you can find a relatively flat dirt trail then you’re golden. Most dirt trails also happen to be very scenic (or at least more scenic than mid-morning traffic alongside an urban asphalt pathway) so the benefits include aesthetics as well. Like grass, dirt trails are also much easier on your body. Ever wonder why most ultramarathons are off-road? Partly because dirt trails are some of the best surfaces to run on. The downside is that really good dirt trails are typically hiking trails meant for a slow, steady walk/hike. Be prepared for hills, both the incline and the decline, when you venture off to run a great dirt trail. If you’re looking for a great way to get ready for the intensity of hill running then check out this cross training article. [...] [...] Running dirt trails – if you can find a relatively flat dirt trail then you’re golden. Most dirt trails also happen to be very scenic (or at least more scenic than mid-morning traffic alongside an urban asphalt pathway) so the benefits include aesthetics as well. Like grass, dirt trails are also much easier on your body. Ever wonder why most ultramarathons are off-road? Partly because dirt trails are some of the best surfaces to run on. The downside is that really good dirt trails are typically hiking trails meant for a slow, steady walk/hike. Be prepared for hills, both the incline and the decline, when you venture off to run a great dirt trail. If you’re looking for a great way to get ready for the intensity of hill running then check out this cross training article. [...]

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