In this edition of our series A Road Runners Guide to Trail Running, we are going to talk about the things you need to think about before you head out on a trail run and what you need to take with you. One of the reasons we go out on the trails is to get away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Whether you are going solo for some quiet time or participating in a race, you are probably going to be “alone.” I put that in quotes because you aren’t really alone, but you may feel alone. Even in a race where everyone is moving the same direction on a trail, the tight turns and trees and bushes are going to make you feel like you are alone. You can run for hours without seeing anyone, but the reality is that there is somebody just a few minutes behind you and a few minutes in front of you. This is proven out every time you roll into an aid station and there are the same people you saw a couple of hours ago at the last aid station. Read more