Submitted by Wildrunner on 30 March 2016
Original article by Jenny Hadfield on Runnersworld.com
If you want to run the trails just a little faster, training on both road and trail is key. Trainer Jenny Hadfield describes how a proper training plan makes all the difference to what you can achieve, both on and off the trails. Training on the road, while it may be a completely different skill to tackling the trails, is vital to building speed and strength, endurance and recovery and should not be overlooked.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 14 March 2016
“Running exclusively barefoot or in "barefoot" shoes can actually make some runners slower, especially on downhill’s or technical surfaces. That doesn't mean you should never run barefoot. In moderation, it can make you stronger, improve running form and help correct imbalances. Some athletes even swear by it to help heal long-term injuries, like IT Band tendonitis or knee pain. And even though no top athletes run exclusively barefoot, barefoot running has been a part of elite training programs for decades.
