Running is a fantastic way to stay active, clear your head, and boost your overall health. But have you ever considered ditching the asphalt for the adventure of trail running? While both road and trail running offer cardiovascular benefits, the latter unveils a unique set of advantages that might surprise you. This is a follow-up to the previous post that also compared the benefits of treadmill running. Let’s lace up and explore why hitting the dirt could be your next running revelation.
Running is an excellent form of exercise that can benefit not only our physical health but also our mental well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, you might have asked yourself, “What’s the reason I started running? And why do I keep doing it?” In this blog post, we’ll explore some responses from the Reddit community to these questions.
Running is one of the most popular and effective forms of exercise. It can improve your cardiovascular health, strengthen your muscles, burn calories, and boost your mood. But did you know that running can also change your body shape? Here are some of the ways that running can transform your appearance and make you look and feel better.
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Becoming a runner can be a rewarding and transformative experience. Still, it also comes with its own set of challenges and quirks that can be hard to understand until you actually become a runner yourself. Here are a few things that you may only understand after becoming a runner:
You are probably familiar with the usefulness of carrying around a quality, high-powered flashlight. However, have you considered the benefits of owning a headlamp as well? A headlamp has similar uses to a flashlight, with the added benefit of being hands-free. Read on for five things you need a headlamp for.
Camping
If you are someone who goes on week-long backpacking adventures or someone who would rather go car camping, you need to come prepared with a headlamp. If you are backpacking long distances, you may sometimes end up carrying your things early in the morning or into the evening. While carrying all of your supplies in and out, it’s important to keep your hands as free as possible to help you climb or catch your fall in case you trip on something. If you are camping out of your car or a cabin, you may overlook the need for a headlamp. However, headlamps are extremely useful when you are cooking breakfast or dinner around the campsite.
Most people have completing a marathon on their bucket list. But for the more adventurous, I highly recommend attempting a Spartan Race. I was fortunate enough to go from road running to trail running and working out at the gym, so all of those activities helped prepare me (as much as possible) for the Spartan Race. Obstacle races are not something you can just wake up one day and attempt. The Spartan Race is currently running a Father’s Day promotion, use the code SPARTANDAD and you will get 50% off gear, $69 races & 2 free digital books with any race purchase (Spartan Up! & Spartan Fit!). This would definitely make a great Father’s Day fit for all of those fathers with the infamous ‘dad bods’!
Check out some of my previous race reports for the Spartan Race: Sprint, Super, Beast.
Watching my weight was never a concern, especially in high school. Running 40+ miles a week allowed us to eat full meals (appetizer, entree, dessert and 4-5 glasses of lemonade) without remorse. Of course, things change when you get older, I’ve spoken to colleagues who talk about how their metabolism basically flips like a light switch after a certain age (crossing my fingers that happens much later!). The following marathon infographic highlights what how many miles you’d need to run to burn off the calories associated to each item along with other activities that would equal running a marathon. Like I said, I’ve never been a calorie counter, but these stats are pretty interesting! Definitely makes you think twice when debating whether or not to have that extra slice of bacon 🙂
Those who are serious about taking their training to another level will find that using a heart rate monitor during their work out sessions is very beneficial. Without it, a person will often worry that they are under training and will often make the mistake of over training. It is great for a person to go by what their body feels, but sometimes it is best to use a beneficial tool like a heart rate monitor so they can determine how far they should push themselves. These gadgets will let a person know when their body is being pushed hard enough to achieve results without causing any injuries.
Beginners will sometimes make the mistake of working out too intensely. They often believe that they can still do what they once did many years ago. By using a heart rate monitor, they’ll be able to make sure that they work out at the right intensity level and slowly work their way up to more challenging workout sessions. Serious athletes also benefit from these gadgets as they find them very useful to help reach their specific fitness goals.
There are many different types of heart rate monitors out in the market, and the one that somebody chooses is very important. The type of activity that a person regularly participates in should have a big influence in their choice. This is because there are heart rate monitors that are made for those who participate in certain types of activities. For example, if somebody is a runner, they’re going to want to get a heart rate monitor that is designed to track distance, pace, heart rate and performance zones. Cyclist will want a heart rate monitor that tracks distance, speed and heart rate. Swimmers will want to make sure that they get one that gives an accurate reading during and after making contact with water. No matter what activity a person participates in, there is a heart rate monitor that is perfect for them.
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