Trail Running Forum

Do any of you use a running vest at all?

I use a Salomon vest.

https://www.rei.com/product/244098/salomon-adv-skin-12-hydration-vest?sku=2440980004&store=&CAWELAID=120217890019456346&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=186590043284&CATCI=pla-2443761971652&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2440980004%7C2443761971652%7Cbrand_flag%7C22989917167&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22989917167&gbraid=0AAAAAD_DTlzmGbRO5ZUl-U1a8acGy8lCJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwnvTUBhBoEiwAZNDxZ-V8KqPEscMF0oI9G9wjgM2yjiQ_o8xI0UWOl3fOYh7Stx0tSeERIxoCFCMQAvD_BwE

I like it a lot. It holds everything I need, including my 2.5-liter hydration bladder.

What running watch are you using for trail running?

I’m using the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Tactical. I love this watch. It seems to be more accurate than others I’ve had, and the tactical version just looks good.

How about you all?

Who here uses running lights?

Headlamp? Waistbelt light? Both?

What lumens are you running on your lights?

What have been your favorite brands?

Some trail runners are all about candy as a source of energy for a run.

Are you one of them?

If yes, what candy are you taking with you on your runs?

What are you doing to work on your speed as a trail runner?

Is it important to you to become a faster trail runner?

What are your average pacing goals while on a typical training run?

Do you use shoe gaiters for trail running?

Do you find they protect your feet from debris?

What gaiters are you using and do your trail running shoes have features for using gaiters?

You never know what can happen on a trail run, especially if you’re solo.

Do you carry something to protect yourself from other people or even wildlife?

Pepper spray? Knife? Pistol? What do you carry, if anything at all?

Do you use a heart rate monitor when you trail run?

I’m talking about something other than what’s built into your sports watch.

What HR monitor do you use?

Do any of you use running belts at all for trail running?

If you do, what running belt do you use?

Why do you like it?

What kind of running hoodie or winter shirts are you all using for trail running in the winter?

Do you use a certain brand or just go for whatever is cheap?

Are any of you into cycling at all?

If so, what type of biking do you enjoy the most?

What are your favorite restaurants?

Why do you like these spots so much?

What do you usually order?

City, suburbs, rural, beach, mountains, etc…. where do you prefer to live? Where do you prefer to vacation?

How many US states have you been to?

List all the states you’ve visited 🙂

What phone do you currently have?

How often do you upgrade your phone?

What gloves do you wear trail running in the winter?

Do you wear just any gloves or some kind of true winter running glove?

What does your winter training routine look like?

Do you run indoors more on a treadmill or are you still getting outside?

It usually gets dark earlier in the winter. Are you running in the dark at all?

What’s your favorite season?

Why is it your favorite season?

Do you have a favorite color and has it always been your favorite? Mine is Blue but when I was young I loved Yellow.

What's your biggest fear in life?

Mine happens to be tornadoes!!

I’m just relaxing, creating this forum, and sipping on some water 🙂

How about everyone else?

Have you ever followed a trail running training plan before?

Something like Couch to Trail Running or something similar.

What did you think about it?

If not, would you consider it?

Last Run:

• 4.05 mi

• 1:02:55

• 15:30 /mi

The fall colors were so amazing I had to stop and take pictures several times LOL

My friend recently participated in a 100 mile run, doing it under 30 hours! Incredible!!

I just needed to brag for her 🙂

As a trail runner, do you also get into road running, too?

Do you like road running more than trail running or the other way around?

Why?