One of the most
freeing and relaxing workouts on land is
that of trail running. Whether you are
going light and fast with just a water
bottle, adventure running with a hydration
pack or doing a 2 day fastpacking trip, it
is freedom from the stress of daily
activities.
Running is a
high-impact discipline. Trial running
lessens some of that due to the off-road
character of the environment. However,
that same off-road environment also causes
concern for the obstacles and challenges
that a smooth road do not. Therefore,
agility and balance drills are an important
part of training, as well as incorporating
cross-training in other disciplines to lower
the effects of its high-impact nature.
Finally, weekly mileage should not be
increased more than 10-15% per week to avoid
overtraining.
Trail
running workout example:
Monday:
Off
Tuesday:
Trail run of 20-25% of WMG
Wednesday:
Cross-training discipline with hill training
Thursday:
Trail run of 20-25% of WMG
Friday:
Cross-training discipline
Saturday:
Trail run of 10% of WMG
Sunday:
Long run of 40-50% of WMG
NOTE:
This program will vary with the individual's
fitness level and distance goals. |
