Getting Into TRAIL RUNNING | Expert Tips With Emma Pooley
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- Hitting the trails for a run is a chance to be closer to nature, to escape the stress of everyday life and to give their body a break from pounding the roads. If you’re new to trail running, or are looking for some tips about running technique, kit choices or where to run, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve enlisted the help of Olympic silver medalist, adventure runner and duathlete Emma Pooley to put us through our paces on the amazing trails in Arosa, in the beautiful Swiss Alps not far from where Emma now lives.
↓↓ Where is your favourite running trail? Share your experiences in the comments below, and help other runners find the most beautiful places to run!↓↓
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Where is your favourite running trail? Share your experiences in the comments below, and help other runners find the most beautiful places to run!
Quite lucky where I live in Marple as there are many off road trails, canal tow paths within a matter of a few 100m where I live. The Middlewood way is a popular route as is the Peak Forest canal which takes you over highest canal aqueduct in England for some great views. Also not far from Lyme Park which has loads of trails for running.
In Tennessee we have a state park running tour about 22 races. 2 of them are trail runs and they are always a beautiful change of pace.
The National and Mormon Loop Trails at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona (USA). The trails here teach you how to run on trails that are very technical, super rocky and steep. Once you get to Buena Vista Lookout, you can look out and see the city of Phoenix during day and it's beautiful to see on a night time run. Just watch out for rattle snakes and watch out for scorpions if you go to sit on a rock. Daytime temperatures 'can' get up to the 120's (f) in the summer so start your runs here super early in the morning. There are plenty of running stores in the Phoenix area that can give you helpful information for running there. Water and electrolyte drinks are a REQUIREMENT anytime of the year here. Have fun!
NZ is home to us, and where we love to run. Strava heat maps is great for finding new routes and we love filming in the wonderful national parks and local hills.
Without a doubt - the North York Moors!
I love Emma Pooley so much!!! Happy to see her again since she left GCN 😭😭
Camille Raneem I loved her on GCN. I realised I’ve never seen her in anything other than cycling gear 😂
Emma is such a star, how she stood up to the dirty goings on at British Cycling is something rarely credited to a professional sports person. A rare sports person with honour and credibility.
I'm not au fait with cycling - what was going on?
@@andrewroberts8139 Think the last days of Rome but in cycling.
There's an interesting theory that we love panoramic views because for evolutionary reasons if you can see all around you, you know there are no predators that are going to come for you and so it has a calming effect
I am definitely more likely to encounter a dangerous animal on the trails though. There are rattlesnakes here. I still run on the trails, but I watch out for snakes.
That should be a T-shirt..”Pace yourself and leave your ego at home”
Love it 😊
I just watched about 6 "trail running for beginners" type of videos. This is the first video that had a strong coverage of health and safety (i.e., went beyond "take it easy on the downhill"). Very nicely done!
Took a couple of seconds to get use to seeing Emma off the bike, but totally worth it. She's such a natural presenter! I went in Feb' 2020 on a holiday to Martin, Slovakia. The people at the tourist info centre showed me their favourite hiking trails and I went trail running for the first time in my life. It is so much fun, absolutely loved it!
Wow, sounds amazing!
I fell in love with trail running in France. Running trails is a total different ball game comparable to going from road cycling to Mountainbiking in the woods(trails).
i used to trail run with my dad when i was in middle school, and i have no idea why i stopped! i am 16 now and getting back to it. this video helped so much thank you
That is awesome! Glad it could help!
I live in California and there are plenty of nice trails around my area , I’ve gotten into trail running this year and I’m absolutely loving it , since 4 of my running races this year have been trails it’s been fun , relaxing ruining out in nature 👍🏻
So good to see Emma again! Such an inspiration for combining high level sport & professional/academics. Gives hope to us weekend warriors! :-)
You're so right! Emma is an amazing athlete. We're incredibly grateful to her for coming on The Running Channel to share her tips with us
Great work bringing Emma, she's an absolute legend!
She is!
Another thing to consider in your pack- first aid (bandaids, compression bandages for snake bites and a space blanket).
Great additions 👍
Wow Emma Pooley. "Liked" before I watched the video.
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Great video! I’ve been looking into getting started with trail running as I want to run a 50-miler next summer so this was perfect timing for my growing curiosity.
There are lots of beautiful trails around Forres and Elgin in Scotland. Lovely part of the country for a holiday and great for spotting red squirrels too.
Great video - I am looking at getting into trail from road so this was such a good video - Emma you are a legend.
Another great video guys! I love running trails in the dark with a head torch. It's a whole new game! The advice on trail shoes is so important especially when it's wet.
Thank you for this incredibly helpful video! Planning to start some easier trail runs here in Belgium, so for summer 2023 I am ready for some Swiss trail running!
Thanks for this. I love being in the out doors and running so doing both at the same time what’s not to like. I have just signed up to my first marathon, which is in the Brecon Beacon. Not to June 2020 so time to train.
Started running trails since 2021 and its amazing. Entered my first Fell race last month and was incredible. I am very lucky to have the Carneddau behind me house.....Snowdonia National Park! Great video
I like that if you start low to high, when you get to your halfway point, youve done 3/4 of the work, you tend to come back finishing strong, relative to just running a route in a city
Great video thank you the run experience, those mountain trails have such beautiful views! I’m in the Midwest US Michigan and my favorite trails are on the NCT (north country trail) especially along the cliffs of pictured rocks and along side Tahquamenon falls. Also fall brings brilliant colors to the trees around here.
Love trail running! Doesn’t have to be in spectacular mountains, just anywhere that isn’t a concrete or tarmac path. Luckily there are lots of options near where I live here north of Auckland, NZ - pick any one of our regional parks and there are trails galore to choose from. Great video as always from The Running Channel team!
Amazing video. I never thought about having my arms out wider when running downhill on trail course. I have ran some lovely Reservoirs down in Somerset/Dorset area. Am planning on doing a race in the quantocks this month to. I’d say I’ve ran more trail races this year than road and there is something that just gives you that extra enjoyment, in completing a challenging, scenic trail race
This has been very interesting, as I am trying our trail running for the first time this year. Thanks for the video!
One of the best video's yet on this channel - thanks !
Thanks so much for watching 🙌 We had so much fun filming with Emma in Switzerland
Great video! I've just started getting into trail running and you make it seem even more accessible. It was fun to see you both run, especially Emma on the downhill parts because those freak me out and now I know it's not silly to hold my arms out. :D Cheers!
I occasionally run on trails around Atlanta. But I'm a weirdo - being out in the country is nice, but I get really relaxed, inspired, and lifted up by the energy of running in a big city. Skyscrapers and subway trains make me happy.
I am originally from the Alps (Northern Italy) so I always enjoy loads of trail runs when I go back home. Trail running is AMAZING and I would recommend it to everybody. Stunning views, don't bother about the pace, fresh and clean air. Love it!
Amazing! The scenery in the mountains is STUNNING! We love getting off road every now and then
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Emma!!! Miss seeing her on my screen. Thanks for bringing us some views from Switzerland!
Awesome. I've been doing a bit of road running to complement cycling. Might start trail running as there's a forest that's just 20 mins jog from home.
Emma thanks for doing this.
I love running in the Coombabah wetlands on the Gold Coast Australia.
Lots of tracks with varying woodland vegetation.
Have to pause to see the Koalas but lots of Roos in the afternoon.
I always prefer trails over city runs. And as Emma I am lucky to live in Switzerland.
Another tip for finding good running trails, especially around flatlands and cities, is to look for trail *races* in your area and download the GPX file. That's how I discovered a great wooded area 20 min by car from my flat, a 20K loop with cumulative elevation gain/loss of 500 m. It's great, I'm training to effectively use running poles, and I'm soon heading for some easy runs in the mountains to check out how well I can do over there. I've learned to not use the poles at the beginning, as I tend to run too hard, but at the end it's a great help.
Emma and Andy were brilliant in this, what a great video!
Thanks Jack!
Thanks for good little video. I am a hiker who is just getting started with trail running. I don’t like road running at all. Inspiring guys
Recently stumbled across some lovely trails very close to my house (just outside of Madrid). It's not quite as scenic as the Swiss Alps but still lovely. A good mix of fields and a bit of forrest. Definitely going to be running there more often. Time to invest in some trail shoes - I'm sure my wife will be delighted at the idea buying yet another pair!!
Any trail is a lovely trail in our opinion. We were just fortunate enough to be able to go out in some stunning scenery in Switzerland for this video! We guarantee the trail shoes are worth the investment though 👌
Ah, Die Waldeinsamkeit.(ok I had to look it up)... what a great word to have in German.
Great to see Emma again 😊
We had so much fun filming with Emma in Switzerland. Thanks so much for watching 🙌
Well presented & my sentiments exactly guys 🤟🏼🥰
Cheers! Thanks so much for watching 🙌
Bracknell Forest for me, but I also recently did a really nice (30 mile) run through the Laurentians in Quebec, Canada
As well as the London LOOP, there's also the Capital Ring. The Capital Ring is about 80km and hovers roughly around TFL zone 2/3, the LOOP is about 150km and more around the green belt/m25. Both do their best to go through as many green spaces as possible, have clear signage showing you which way to go, and there are some real hidden gems on both routes, often only known to locals!
My favourite trails are cruisie pine packed forest trails on rolling terrain. The smell of the pine on a damp morning with the sun peaking through the tree canopy is amazing - invigorating. (Sometimes even allows you to forgot the hard slog parts!!)
Oh they sound divine!! The kind of trails we love too Trevor!
alpha pinene if you want it botled.
I run in the lovely Hainault forest away from all the traffic, fresh oxygen delivered to my lungs. What’s not to love. All year round it changes so much. Although I haven’t been there for a while (too many races lol)
Make sure you get yourself booked in for an autumnal Hainault forest, off-road adventure! The colours this time of year will be beautiful!
The Running Channel I will I’m doing the Southend 10k this Sunday the Cross country season starts at hog hill Saturday week. It’s A very busy time of year.
It certainly is!! Good luck!
Very lucky to have the Lake District on my doorstep. Would. Definitely recommend getting out there to sample some of the routes!
We love running in the Lake District. There’s a handy half marathon route around Windermere that starts in Bowness, goes up to Ambleside and back the other side, finishing with the boat back across the lake 👌 Just don’t forget your fare for the boat trip!!
Richmond Park is near me and that has some cracking trails to run on and great scenery. Bushy Park, in the opposite direction, is flatter but still good for some off-road action.
Both excellent trail adventures. Equally, round that way, Wimbledon Common's a good one. You can even do Wimbledon Common and hook into Richmond Park from there, if you're feeling mega adventurous! (Anna)
I just got into trail running after buying a pair of Inov-8 Arctic Claw shoes.... thankfully we have a local trail running club that goes out for 1hr run each week with experienced guides to help pace and keep us on the correct track.
Sounds great, Kevin! 👍
trails, every time - Tollymore forest in NI is my favourite. Undulating, with occasional steep hills. Great fun, especially as a guided (blind) runner.
I love trail running, thanks for the great video :-)
Thanks for watching
another fantastic video...i have just bought my first trail running shoes - cant wait to start exploring! 😁 Keep up the good work guys&girls 👍🏃♂️
Awesome! Enjoy getting off road!
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One thing everyone needs to carry is a firesteel and striker. That way, if you get lost you can light a fire and stay warm + the smoke will make it easier for rescuers to find you. You will need to be able to make some sort of shelter. Wind, rain and snow kills people...
Very helpful thank you.
My local parkrun is also a Trail run! Llyn Llech Owain, Carmarthenshire. Wales 😊
Great advice. I myself on my long trail runs I carry a 💩 kit in my race vest ( bog roll , hand sanitizer cream all in a waterproof bag ) and at the bottom of my race vest
Delightful! Thanks for this
Glad you enjoyed it!
On the other side of the pond I have the joy of living in Daniel Boone National Forest in southern Kentucky. Within the forest is Cumberland Falls state park, which is pretty much in my backyard. The trails are really technical for running as a beginner but great for hiking if you're new. Once you're more comfortable the trails are runnable just be prepared for a lot of steps, both wooden and rock.
The park hosts the Moonbow Ultra (10k, 30k, 50k) every year, it was actually just last weekend. A main feature of the race, park, and trail network is the Moonbow Trail, which is a piece of the Sheltowee Trace Trail, a ~325 mile trail that runs through Kentucky and Tennessee. There's a group that schedules trips every year to become an "end to ender", it's on my bucket list.
If you were to travel to the states you should avoid 95% of the cities you've heard of. I could go on for hours why you should instead come a small town in Kentucky. I can set you up in a town that has a nice hotel within walking distance of a Walmart, several fast food options, a public track and walking path. It's a very comfortable town to visit, yet you're still within an hour drive of 5-6 different state parks that have amazing views, amenities, and trails for days. There's even a water park within a 10 min walk from your hotel, or bring your tent and you can just camp at the water park or any one of the state parks. Just give me a yell when you're around. 👍
Sounds beautiful! We most certainly will 🙌
I’m lucky to walk out of my front door and I got trails on my doorstep also the tracks are maintained as the windmill company’s still use them now and again
Lucky you indeed!
Last time I went running on the trails, I badly sprained my ankle. A year and a half later, my ankle pain flares up from time to time and it's put me off trails now!
Try to drink 2mg of vit C 2h before trying to run. Your scar tissues didn't heal properly, so you need to make it easier for your body to avois the pain from it. Antioxidants might help you. The fat under tuna or salmon skin also helps. (not pills)
Ankle busted tendons never go away. If you moved your feet while healing... Nothing else you can do. It's like a spider web of tissue. It grows very losely and messy too.
Thanks Emma and Andy, this video was very helpful. Trail running is another type of run I have on my list to do. The one here in South Australia I want to run is Mount Lofty summit (there are others but Lofty is the one I want to conquer). I've walked it plenty of times (roughly an hour up, 45 mins down), but haven't been back there since I started running a year ago, can't wait to put these tips to use and give it a go running. Cheers.
Awesome! Let us know how you get on!
Excellent vid!
Went for my first proper trail run about 2 hours after watching this vid today. 11km in the end. Had a few of the tips echoing in my head during it. 👍🏃♂️
Good work John. Have you kept it up? For me it's a wonderful escape from the turmoil that surrounds these days... and not just my home life! ;-)
@@deldridg I know what you mean 😜. I am managing about 1 trail run a week, travelling about 16kms on average. I find i need the trail or i am grumpy all week regardless of how many road runs i do during the week.
@@johnstoddart1039 That's great and I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets grumpy! At 52 I need the nature escapes more than ever. Here in Sydney, there are times when you feel the concrete and metal relentlessly closing in on you and hammering away at your sanity. Fortunately we're in the leafy northern part of the city, surrounded by trails - only 70m from the front door. I'm very lucky that my wife and 2 kids are all avid trail runners and we run several times per week, probably averaging similar distances to you, though I often do a little more plus a fair bit of mountain biking. Cheers - Dave
Awesome tips. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I use the ordnance survey app which shows loads of cross country routes to take and has live GPS so you can check where you're at if you take your phone out with you. In East Sussex, the 1066 walks are fantastic, miles and miles of countryside from Pevensey to Rye, and can be split up into small sections!
Great timing, i'm about to compete in my first half marathon next week and then want to start exploring trail running. Thanks for the motivation.
Awesome! Good luck with the half marathon. Have you seen our video of tips on how to run your first half marathon?
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Alan same here - I’ve just completed my first half marathon and am considering trail running. I think there’s a park run near me that is basically a trail run, so I’ll have a look at that soon. Good luck with the half marathon!
@@nollys8523 thanks Noll.
Beautiful video! Thx guys:))
The beautiful backdrop of Arosa certainly helps! Thanks for watching 🙌
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Haha true
What a beautiful place to be, and not a dog in sight! 😉😅
i adore Emma
Great vid.:)
Switched to trail running from marathon running. I've been hiking in the mountains since I was 10, so one of my favourite places to run now is over the mountains of north Wales, which is only a 2.5 hour drive for me, so its relatively easy to get up there for a Saturday or Sunday.
Sounds lovely! 🏔
I'd second that head torch comment. I got caught out recently without one - pitch black, on the canal tow path with eroded edges and roots practicality clawing at my feet. How I avoided an unintended bath I don't know!
Well done for not falling in! Headtorch all the way if you’re Trail-bound 👌 Thanks for watching 🙌
Good video!!
damn that's a beautiful place to go running!
Isn't it?! Can't wait to explore more running destinations when it is safe to travel again!
i live in switzerland right next to a nice forest with different trails... it is almost easier here to go on trail running than road running
I live near the town of Rotterdam, i can use some tips of trail-routes. B.t.w. loved Your video
Thanks!
There are some nice trails nearby, but I’m not much of a trail runner really. At least when I think trails I think like mountain bike singletrack trails, there are a few gravel path type trails that I run on occasionally. Most of the time I do singletrack trail running at a race every so often.
But I definitely recommend trail shoes for any kind of technical trail, last year at a race on Thanksgiving day weekend I stubbed my toe real hard on a rock and if I had not had trail shoes on I might’ve broken it.
Oh, and I got the 41st place post 😀.... I would like to thank the Academy for this award 🥇😎🤓🥳.
You're not wrong about the trail shoes....sadly Andy learned the hard way the day after this video was filmed 😬
Awesome video.
Thanks!
Great tips, thanks!
No worries, Andy! Have you been inspired to hit the trails?
@@runningchannel as soon as Hoka releases their new Wide trail shoe, I'm ready!
Funny you should mention golf courses, and head torches... I live near a big park neighbouring a golf course, and there are some rights of way across the golf course but no accompanying paths. Not a problem in the daytime, but at night with a head torch you can only see so far and with no path to follow I lost my bearings slightly!
Waldeinsamkeit 👍🏻👍🏻
I recently got given some brooks running shoes from a family member but the wrong brooks I wanted so told member of the family it ok I dont mind doing trail running the problem now I have is I dont know many trail run in my area so watching this has helped just need to find where the trails are
Great! Glad you found it useful Jonathan!
I run on Dartmoor. Love it!
Dartmoor is beautiful! Very jealous of your running route!
@@runningchannel See you all here once this is all over.!
Did seven hills in East Yorkshire on Sunday and aching now. But I think I have got the trail bug. Thanks for the tips.
Nice one, well done David!
✈️ after GNR 😉 I have the woods and North Yorkshire moors on my doorstep. Some amazing views 👈 posted up some videos. Also carry a thermal blanket maybe a First Aid ⛑ kit. Salomon Speedcross 4 GTX great trail shoes so far, even in winter in all the snow. Winter is coming
You’re lucky to have that on your door step!
Which running jacket do you wear when it is raining heavily ?
Milou London I wear UA and just wear a UA waterproof jacket been ok so far had it for 2 years since 🇨🇦 in 2017
I am doing a lot more trail running (lots of great trails outside NYC). The trails are hilly, rocky and rooty in the Eastern US. While I enjoy it, I fall hard more than I like - and it doesn't seem to matter whether I'm going up, down or flat. The other day I hit my hip hard and almost broke a wrist (no harm in the end). You mention a few things around 5:30, such as shorter stride, arms out further, etc.. Which of these or other tweaks (beside walking in the tougher sections) do you recommend to help minimize falls?
I'm lucky enough to live 1/2mile from The Clay Trails in Cornwall which are brilliant for all levels of Trail Running! (I'm only a 4mile run through these trails from the 5th fastest parkrun the Eden Project) Also ran the Southwest Coastpath a few times which is also a short distance from my front door 😎👊🏻👍🏻
Amazing trails to live near! Lucky you!
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@@runningchannel I already am subscribed 😎👊🏻👍🏻 Would be brill to see you guys down Cornwall doing some filming of our trail races 😀
Awesome! Great to have you on board! We’ll be down in Cornwall for some of your gorgeous scenery for sure. Quite fancy your tough parkrun at Mount Edgcumbe too 🙌
@@runningchannel I fancy Mount Edgcumbe too one day, mad to think its tougher than Lanhydrock course
Shorten your stride, that’s great information. I thought it would be for better balance but if you have wider strides and trip on a rock, root or any obstacle if you trip you may not fall or the fall would be less serious
Glad you found it useful!
"I sometimes worry I won't go anywhere at all" - ah, Emma, never change
I've only ever done trail running, but I found this video because I'm trying to make a form correction that feels dangerous on the trails: Keeping my head higher and gaze ahead. Emma mentioned this - to keep your gaze about 5 meters in front of you - but I'm nervous about this. I don't want to trip on a hidden root or something that I could have seen if my head had been down. Anyone else have experience with this? I'm very scared of falling and getting injured.
Still found this video super helpful, thank you!
Kenyans build endurance by running 100% barefoot in trails. If you are afraod of falling, I can suggest you learn how to fall with martial arts and skateboard or check the best time and light across your path to make sure you don't fall. Check eye sight too. Falling is bad. I hate it.
trail running shoes are "a feat of engineering"... pun apparently not intended, but brilliant. 3:00
Trail Running in Wyoming mountains is definitely beautiful fun ....but I think I need a helmet ⛑😂 , every time I look up at a pretty view or something I trip on a rock or root. 😜
Trail running is more dangerous, much more straining and more natural, but we in the city lost the ability to run through the obstacles like we used to run. We lost the shape of our feet due to shoes and evolution (adaptation) too.
Great video as always, coincidentally I'll be running my first Trail this weekend and have subscribed to the OS Maps app for extra peace of mind. Keep up the good work guys 👍
Awesome! Good luck with your trail running. And thanks for watching 🙌
What a height difference! Due to the fact that taller runners are more likely to get injured ( inherently due to extra weight for being taller ) And a longer leg is going to go through greater forces ( shorter stick harder to snap then a long one ) Trail running , especially any jumpy / downhill parts pose more of a risk to tall runners, plus - further to fall for a taller runner! A short person will weigh less and go through less impact, therefore be better suited to trail running when it involves technical situations , its easier for them to use 'all fours' if required too. I would love to do more trail running, and though the surfaces are softer, the hops, jumps ect just do me in. I'm 6 foot, not massively tall but there's a good reason why nearly all marathoner or race winners are short! Its because the tall wannabe elite will be injured ! There are some exceptions as with everything - but I feel like its an unspoken fact of running, that taller runners are perceived to have an advantage! When in fact taller runners get injured, overheat due to skin surface and body mass being bad, and a longer pendulem ( leg) is harder to swing back and forth thousands of times ...... Try swinging your arm vs your leg. A smaller lighter limb is easier to move! Running is dominated by shorties! Look at your local club runners - it will be the short men, that are hardly ever injured and fastest. Tall sprinters are different - they can gain muscle to strengthen themselves and never overheat, but long distance runner with extra muscle, is even more weight to drag about. As a tallish runner, I would love this myth that a long stride is the magic bullet! There are physiological reasons why the sport is dominated by shorter athletes - I have nothing against short people my wife is a 5 foot 2 , 7 stone runner :) - and no! She never gets injured.
Anywhere in the world with no mobile connecting u can dial 112 to go through to emergency services if u need help!!!
Ah!
My speciality!!!
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Hey Anna...nick me a pair of those Salamon Speedcross Vs, and help an old lady out!😈
Haha! Good one! I need me a pair first!! 😍 did you see the way I was lovingly looking at them?? (Anna)
@@runningchannel Yes, dear, did I ever!😉
I had the 4s and they have a gecko grip even in mud
Never ever have I heard the word Waldeinsamkeit.... and that being a German native speaker... learned something about my own language there...
ha! Happy we could help, Thomas 😊. Thanks for watching!
AllTrails is a great app
Yes, we use that one too. Thanks for watching 🙌
Wanting to buy my first trail shoes soon. I go for a stability shoe for road running due to pronation - I've read I don't need to worry so much about this for trail shoes? Is that correct?