Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running

Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail RunningTrail Running is one of the fastest growing segments in the sport of running. And it's easy to understand why:"To run on the road is a staccato one-two, one-two. Insistent. Hurried. Relentless. Once you reach the trail, footfalls become muffled, silent even, and instead you hear your breath. On the trail, the rhythm comes from a deeper place inside you--your lungs, your heart, and your head--as you hear your breath enter and leave your body. It's a slower metronome, one infintely more relaxed, than on the road."--Dagny Scott BarriosFrom the worldwide authority on runing, Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running is the comprehensive guide to the sport. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to:Choose the right shoes and gearGain confidence on the trailsTrain for any distanceRace like the prosFollow an optimal nutrition planPrevent and treat injuriesStay safe in the wildernessSurvive the elementsMake the leap to ultrasWith trail-specific strength workouts, training schedules for all race distances, and cross-training advice for maximum performance, Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running gives you the tools you need to follow the trail, wherever it may take you.