"Just you - your movement and your breathing. Your feet carry you along a narrow path with stones and roots. You concentrate on every step, yet you soak up your surroundings and the breathtaking view. You feel free and far away from the stress of everyday life. That and much more is trail running," write Stefanie Meyer and Gabriel Lombriser in a blog post on running.COACH.
Where there is no paved path, that's where the trail running experience really begins. It may sound like an extreme sport to explore nature on hiking and mountain trails in running shoes. As everywhere, you can start small and run short distances with little elevation gain. There is always room for improvement. Trail running takes you off-road and the weather, your own food and drink and the ups and downs are challenging. At the same time, it is less strenuous. If you can't take any more, simply take a break and go for a run. And running over stones, tree roots and through streams is not only a unique experience, but the rough ground and obstacles also train coordination and concentration skills in addition to physical endurance. As the entire body has to be stabilized, more muscle groups are used than when running on the road. The Simmental is full of trails for trail running. Get a route ready today.
