trail running
Forest path racing
Trail running is running on unpaved paths through natural terrain—mountains, forests, deserts, or coastal areas.
Unlike road running, it involves navigating rocks, roots, elevation changes, and variable surfaces.
Trail running ranges from casual jogs on park paths to ultramarathons through remote wilderness: I switched from marathons to trail running for the scenery.
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
- aid stationTemporary medical facility
- strideExtended single footstep
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- hikingRecreational trail walking
single track · DNF · switchbacks · gait · cairn · out and back · endurance · camping · cross country · interval · terrain analysis · rock climbing · adventure racing · elevation gain · wayfinding · altitude training · pace · scramble
- nature activitiescamping, hiking, birdwatching, nature walks, gardening
- running traininglong runs, interval training, intervals, easy runs, fartlek
- Adventure RacingEco-Challenge, orienteering, checkpoints, cutoff times, trekking
- hikinghike, hiker, day hikes, boots, compass
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
trail runningsedentary lifestyle
Habitual physical inactivity
walking · strolling · inactivity · driving · desk work
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