So, you had enough of road running and got yourself out in the woods? Great! As you\u2019re a beginner on trails, I\u2019ve put together a trail etiquette for you and provided some useful tips…<\/p>\n
1. Leave only your footprints behind. Literally. Don\u2019t litter, don\u2019t throw away anything. Don\u2019t throw toilet paper or wet wipes on the side of the track either. Put it back in the pocket of your clothes or bag.
\n2. Don\u2019t take anything from the woods apart from your memories and photos. Leave the moss, flowers or rocks. Even if they\u2019re not protected.
\n3. We do greet each other in the woods. It might seem strange but it is how it is. If you overtake someone or they walk towards you, say hi (if you reached your lactate threshold and cannot say a single word, nod or wave).
\n4. Don\u2019t try to keep your road pace on trails. Don\u2019t get upset about your time being worse than your road pace. You\u2019ll get used to it.
\n5. Wild boars, deer and stags are home in the woods, you are a visitor only. In case you meet them, avoid them or turn back and look for another track.
\n6. It is not embarrassing to walk the uphills. In case you\u2019d still feel bad about it, look at your watch and you\u2019ll see, you\u2019re in the fat-burning zone despite the fact that you\u2019re only walking.
\n7. Don\u2019t pick up \u201clost\u201d fawns and chicks. They are not lost.
\n8. Have your phone, water and food with you. I know you\u2019re the offspring of Superman and Superwoman – unlike others – who you might want to help (including yourself).
\n9. Don\u2019t post how muddy your shoes became. You don\u2019t post that the night is dark either…
\n10. Leave your music at home and listen to bird tweets and how the wind blows.
\n11. The deer and the stag are two different species and not the female and the male of the same kind…
\n12. Don’t leave the signed paths at National Parks.<\/p>\n
You fell in love with trails and laid your eyes on a race already? I guess you noticed by now that trail running is another world compared to road running and I\u2019ll list the real differences below:<\/p>\n
1. Before you sign up for a race study the route. The distance and elevation details are crucial…
\n2. The forest is nothing like the wharf where you can expect an aid station at every 5K. Between two check points you can easily expect 10 or more kilometres. Be aware that you\u2019ll have to carry your own food and water…
\n3. There are races where beside your food and water you\u2019ll have to carry some clothing as well.
\n4. Repeat to yourself: Mandatory kit, mandatory kit…
\nDon\u2019t get surprised, if…
\n5. there\u2019s no starter pack.
\n6. there\u2019s no finisher pack.
\n7. there\u2019s no cup at aid stations.
\n8. the race will still be held despite the rain.
\n9. Don\u2019t get surprised about anything.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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