Trail running: tips from the experts



Trail runner Jogging away from the paved Straßen, for example, on gravel, forest and meadow paths. A sports physician erklärt, what Anfäthe Vikings should pay attention to

Üabout stick and stone: trail runner prefer challenging Terrain

Marius Föfirst (36) is a sports physician and a trail runner. He jogs, preferably, beyond the road, in the woods or in the mountains. In the Interview, erklähe rt, why the different Untergründe für represent him in the appeal of the sport.

Mr Föfirst, they were already in the Gelände?

In the morning I am with a Pa­tients a couple of kilometers walked. We have analyzed his technique and some corrections made. Tonight, I’ll have to ­a wöweekly running club on the Amper, a river in the Münch­­ner surrounding areas.

Then it is already dark. 

Yes, but each participant has a forehead lamp and illuminates the path in front of him. We don’t run particularly quickly, as more and Anfäthe Viking part of it. Trail running in the dark, but requires more concentration than tagsüber.

Strain very mentally? 

No, üin General not. I find it relaxing, like Yoga. Both focus extremely, everything else fades into the Background. My view is always directed to one, two steps forward, in order to recognize every obstacle, every bump, every root in a timely manner. I am highly &ndash focused; and at the same time relaxed. This also includes the environment, the experience of nature, the tranquility and the fresh air.

How much experience is dafür nötig?

AnfäViking should not run in the dark. Otherwise, there are hardly Hüauthorities. You start on easy Geläthink, for example, in the city Park, or on a flat forest road.

With few obstacles.   

Exactly. Although trail running is not gefädangerous. Who but the ground is not stäfully in the eye, you can bend or stüshorten. Therefore, I advise Anfäextend to üben, as you roots or stones rotate. Zusäin addition köcan Gleichgewichtsüexercises on Foam underlay or rotors be helpful. Improve coordination and Köbody perception, reduce the risk of falls and kräbusy the Bäand capsules of the joints.

What should I consider?

Most of the newcomers üaccept and run too fast. The Tempo fits, if you can still breathe relaxed through the nose. For beginners I advise to complete in the week three light training sessions, each lasting at least 40 minutes. Just at the beginning, it may be useful to go again and again. Heart patients and people with chronic problems should ask a doctor whether the regelmäßige köphysical stress für is appropriate.

When it goes into the steep Gelände?

As soon as possible. Who has acquired a certain amount of stamina and uneven Terrain safely fühlt, can easily from flat to undulating Gelände go. The läcustomizable and challenging the Trails are, the more important the right Ausr&uuml is;stung: profile shoes, working clothing, a backpack with water, food and First-aid kit and a cell phone für Notfälle and possibly a Few Stöcke. That’s all it takes für this great Sport.

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