Beginner Trail Running | Tips From The Pros

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  • We are joined today by Adidas Terrex trail runners Abby Levene and Abby Mitchell to talk about beginner trail running and some important tips to remember!
    Learn what it takes to be both a strong uphill runner and a downhill runner.
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Komentáře • 143

  • @justjustjoo
    @justjustjoo Před 5 lety +62

    There's been a million times in a trail race where someone in front of me runs the first uphill hard and i powehikr the hill up, on the top i say bye bye and never see them again in the race. Powerhiking is SO underrated!

    • @Voileen
      @Voileen Před 4 lety +10

      I did a high elevation gain 10k recently. I'm a pretty slow runner (road or trail), but I'm a good power hiker. I'm also a fat runner / hiker. A very fit dude ran up the first couple hills. I power hiked. I ended up passing him on the last two and it was the best feeling. Haha!

    • @sodaresoda
      @sodaresoda Před 3 lety

      @@Voileen "Magra" consolazione.

  • @npstallion01
    @npstallion01 Před 4 lety +53

    "You're probably gonna fall on jagged rocks, its ok" - Only a runner would say that

  • @shawnjenkins5477
    @shawnjenkins5477 Před 5 lety +79

    We WERE born trail runners (and hikers)! Some of us have just rediscovered this about ourselves. Our bodies were made to tackle natural terrain, and do it for very long time. Genetics over the last 100-150 years have changed with the human race using vehicles of one form or another to travel. The use of man-made surfaces such as concrete and other forms of pavement over a similar period of time hasn't helped either. these things have affected some people's genetics more than others, but the long and short of it is that we as humans were made to move on foot for very long periods of time.

    • @TheRunExperience
      @TheRunExperience  Před 5 lety +3

      Trail running is the best!

    • @themountainknights
      @themountainknights Před 3 lety

      True that

    • @thisisit1991
      @thisisit1991 Před 3 lety +8

      It's true that we were built for trail, and running on natural terrain, but genes do not change in 150 years. It takes millions of years for genes to evolve. It's simply that people have gotten lazier and too comfortable, and don't want to put in the effort to trail run. We weren't all magically athletes back in the days. The toughness of life forced us to go through that pain and effort to survive.

    • @TheGerm24
      @TheGerm24 Před 2 lety +1

      @@thisisit1991 It doesn't take millions of years to see evolution in action, but it is usually far more than 150 years given how long humans take to reproduce.

    • @SilentPenguinCreations
      @SilentPenguinCreations Před rokem

      Made so much sense, i already did one mudrun. Just checked in on my 1st trail run over 6 months 13km! Lets give it a try!

  • @groob33
    @groob33 Před 5 lety +43

    content starts at 1:50

  • @jordanrundell9962
    @jordanrundell9962 Před 4 lety +51

    I'm not gonna lie, the peeing on an uphill tip was epic.

  • @TrailRunningWales
    @TrailRunningWales Před 5 lety +67

    Really great tips guys, this is a definite watch for people just getting into trail running. Power hiking is definitely a useful skill and a lot of people avoid it. Thanks Abby and Abby :)

  • @edwinmojica3466
    @edwinmojica3466 Před 6 lety +10

    A great instructional video. I find the techniques are interchangeable with road running. When I was younger I learned to run in the wood trail. Until today, I was not aware that one day what I learn as a young kid will innately help my running experience.

  • @shaneb6830
    @shaneb6830 Před 6 lety +18

    Good uphill running tips. Love the power hiking tip! It will also help you engage your "walking" muscles and allow your "running" muscles to take a break!

  • @watbe
    @watbe Před 6 lety +10

    Just what I've been looking for! I've signed up for 3 trail races, Done the first one and finished 21st (a lot better than I was expecting) but the next two (July October) are both a lot more hilly so this is so handy!

  • @AT-zr9tv
    @AT-zr9tv Před 4 lety +4

    Many thanks for these simple and clear tips.
    Running a 25K trail this Sunday, this'll help!

  • @bigwill4978
    @bigwill4978 Před 6 lety +5

    Great video! More trail running videos like this please.

  • @tijemeevis8307
    @tijemeevis8307 Před 15 dny

    These tips feel really intuitive and i think i'm using most of them already in my runs. Everyone that is serious about pace should have realised that steep hills are just faster if you walk them. And leaning forward in climbs is also very intuitive my body does this automatically.

  • @aubreyjean532
    @aubreyjean532 Před 6 lety +3

    I was just wondering about this!! Thank you!!

  • @vaagamundt4869
    @vaagamundt4869 Před 5 lety +19

    Hello and thank you for this video. The tips for both uphill and downhill running were so helpful. I do a lot of OCR's but ran my first 5k straight trail run yesterday and with these tips managed a second place standing. The Power Hike helped me pass guys who were trying to run up the hill. I gained two spots just with that technique alone. Quick feet and center of gravity also helped immensely. This was so informative in all its content. Runners, Try these :)

  • @lizzierunliftbreathe
    @lizzierunliftbreathe Před 6 lety +2

    Great tips! Thanks for the awesome videos!

  • @davidwren1000
    @davidwren1000 Před rokem +1

    I've been running exclusivelly on trails my entire life and appreciate the uphill "power walking" tip. I think about keeping good forum when running dowhill -- in otherwords I avoid getting sloppy and even a little out of control especially when there are lots of obstacles. It seems to protect my knees as well. Using the quick feet technique is money!

  • @hopee.5980
    @hopee.5980 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Abbys! Great video! (And thanks for letting me know that it's OK to powerhike!)

  • @jobrien385
    @jobrien385 Před 9 měsíci

    Im seriously considering getting off the road races and doing marathon trail races, the beauty of nature, I am in awe of.

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog Před 5 lety +2

    Great info....and love your energy

  • @aurangzaib3442
    @aurangzaib3442 Před 6 lety +2

    Thankx great advices and tip stay blessed

  • @sorearm
    @sorearm Před 6 lety +1

    Great video, thanks!

  • @djsarumawashi
    @djsarumawashi Před 2 lety

    WICKED!!!
    I am a beginner and learned a lot with these tips.
    Greetings from Cabo Verde Islands.
    Cheers

  • @libertandoapoeira
    @libertandoapoeira Před 5 lety

    Thanks a lot for the great tips, i use them in the trail I just finished to run, Ecotrail of Paris, in 30km distance with a time of 3h02 and that after the half marathon of Paris last weekend. Continue the wonderful job of teaching us how to run faster, easier and safer. Thanks a lot.

    • @TheRunExperience
      @TheRunExperience  Před 5 lety +1

      Congratulations on your races! And thanks for watching :)

  • @stacyhargis7901
    @stacyhargis7901 Před 3 lety

    A great point Abby L touched on a little not to look at your watch for your pace but to go a little further. Don't be looking around when running unlike road running (you don't really have to pay that much attention where you step) trail running you really need to stay engaged with every step. Running in meet up groups around Portland Or. there is always someone new trying to take in the surroundings and take a fall. That attention to every step is why I like trail running so much.. thanks

  • @lewisnunn8072
    @lewisnunn8072 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic tips, will definitely use them! And y’all are fun personalities, I hope you do more videos together!

  • @IRun4Ultra
    @IRun4Ultra Před 5 lety

    Great video! Love your content!

  • @gisellevanderlaan2576
    @gisellevanderlaan2576 Před 2 lety +1

    “Go play in the mountains”…that’s exactly what I say!!!! And I thought I was being so clever and original. 😆

  • @northernninjarunner5506

    Great video and thanks for the tips. More trail videos please 👍

  • @beardedbiker333
    @beardedbiker333 Před 5 lety +7

    I have a few tips. Trail running is usually away from any near by help unlike road running. On the road you will most likely have a car to flag down for help. Out on the trail you are usually on your own. Depending on how far away you are from help, Bring more water than you need. Cell phone, there might be no service but bring it just incase. Some type of I.D. Bring food, energy bars, jell pack, ect. If you take a bad spill on the trail and it takes you hours to crawl out or wait for help you will be glad you brought these things. Happy Trails.

  • @TCat-ve9qi
    @TCat-ve9qi Před rokem

    This was very helpful thank you

  • @peteoutdoors5791
    @peteoutdoors5791 Před 4 lety

    How do you three cope with the mud don’t seem to have much always running in the sun and thanks for the tips to both Abbeys

  • @BrianHikesAllDay
    @BrianHikesAllDay Před 2 lety +1

    My question is where am I landing the Weight on my feet as I’m running am I going as a heel to toe rocking motion, am I landing on my heel or am I landing on the ball of my foot first etc.
    I am new to trail running and have been landing on my heel first and rolling through but feel that maybe I am taking long wide strides and that is why I am doing that. If keeping my legs close to my center I’m assuming maybe I should be landing on the balls of my feet to let my calves absorb the impact?

  • @BernardoAmorim
    @BernardoAmorim Před 6 lety +1

    thanks alot

  • @coelhocointech9841
    @coelhocointech9841 Před 3 lety

    Great advice

  • @mcfjk3
    @mcfjk3 Před 2 lety

    Great tips!

  • @calitrekk4268
    @calitrekk4268 Před 3 lety

    Great video!

  • @TheEvanco
    @TheEvanco Před 5 lety +1

    Love the way you guys pronounce Adidas :-)

  • @giovanbattistafichera8439

    You learn these things after a few runs yourself. If I can give you an extra tip, if you want to learn what "quick feet" actually means, get rid of your super-cushioned, high-stack height, high drop shoes and hit the trails with something more minimal. Going fast and almost tip-toeing downhill will be a necessity, and I can assure you, it's fun as hell (until you step on a pointy rock LOL)

  • @dharupribadi2067
    @dharupribadi2067 Před 2 lety

    Good tips and great video..

  • @julietarchive
    @julietarchive Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this will be having my very first trail run for 10km only though I am.not sure if 3 weeks prep will work well goodluck to me 😅

  • @mkbaebaebae
    @mkbaebaebae Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for the tips.
    I try to remember your names but I end up as Abby uphill & Abby downhill 😂.

  • @dr.matthewhertert310
    @dr.matthewhertert310 Před 5 lety

    Are there different terms for trail running sub-genres? There’s flat rails to trails runs, then there’s what I like, steep runs with evil rocks, almost rock climbing...

  • @htmonaro1969
    @htmonaro1969 Před 4 lety

    Hi Abby's, do you have any views on using trekking poles? In Australia pretty much all of the trail Ultras allow the use of poles. I'm doing a 105k trail Ultra in July with over 3000m of elevation. It is 5 laps of a 21k course that goes up and down a mountain with mostly granite stairs the whole way. This followed a few kms later by a 900m dirt 12% accent of a saddle, then several kms later we go down the back side of the saddle, only this decent is steeper with tree roots and rocks. The decent is very challenging, even a bit scary. I couldn't run down it as it was so steep and technical. The rest of the course is runable, but the first half is very technical. Do you have any tips on ascending and descending under such conditions?

  • @rababarberbarbara
    @rababarberbarbara Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video. Today tried my first trail run of 8km. I

  • @jurgenthys554
    @jurgenthys554 Před 4 lety

    hi, i am wondering for the downhill part on technical parts how much cadance you normally will have ( 200)? or more

  • @2spoons
    @2spoons Před měsícem

    Great advice Abby and Abby..... and many thanks for the don't burn all of your matches - nice expression and means a lot...!!!
    Huge thanks to Kurk Warner too as you CZcams video on plantar fasciitis has stayed with me ever since I've has my feet back!!! (and if it returns.... so does the foot massage) and tennis ball

  • @qetitchitchinadze5322

    Wish I watched that yesterday when I did my first 18km trail run 😂

  • @danielmccarthyy
    @danielmccarthyy Před rokem

    Question:
    Does Zone 2 HR running:
    - increase number of mitochondria, or
    - increase mitochindria size, or
    - increase number of capillaries, or
    - increase capillary volume?

  • @NomadLand666
    @NomadLand666 Před 4 lety

    Have you guys met ryan van duzer? Do you guys go on happy Thursday cruzer bike rides? How would you rate boulder for trail running?

  • @therealforestelf
    @therealforestelf Před 5 lety +10

    subscribed because of the pee tip. that's excellent content in every way possible.

  • @garveyaddams2542
    @garveyaddams2542 Před 5 lety

    I have done a few trail races...and this is very helpful to me. thanks

  • @deannadavis2426
    @deannadavis2426 Před 5 lety

    Do you ever power hike with trekking poles for hikers?

  • @MihaliWheeler
    @MihaliWheeler Před 5 lety

    Great video :)

  • @grandchampionchichi
    @grandchampionchichi Před 2 lety

    Right on ! I like the dancing girl cool

  • @tubezv
    @tubezv Před 2 lety

    what will say your experiences about human spine? if runner have got bulging disc it is over??

  • @hoodedhillhopper2408
    @hoodedhillhopper2408 Před 4 lety

    Definitely great video. I will implement your advice. Love the scenery.

  • @leahsmith2078
    @leahsmith2078 Před 2 lety

    The little blooper blips 😆

  • @Paul.Casteel
    @Paul.Casteel Před 2 lety

    I running my frist trail races in 2 or 3 mouths I push carts at Walmart how am I going to train for and 10k trail run in that Mount of time?

  • @zuzunowak
    @zuzunowak Před 5 lety +4

    Yaaasss to the pee break tip!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @dkiefersu
      @dkiefersu Před 4 lety +1

      It's as I always say, if you don't piss your pants at least once a day, you're not working hard enough

  • @stephanietaylor3761
    @stephanietaylor3761 Před rokem

    Is there a difference between inexpensive vests compare to one’s that are $200+

  • @braxtonarmstrong8657
    @braxtonarmstrong8657 Před rokem

    When running up hills should you be upright?
    Cheers Luke.

  • @lisarunsfast7368
    @lisarunsfast7368 Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks for the tips especially the downhill running! I find running downhill more treacherous and have fallen more than once OUCH! I definitely will try the shorter , quicker, lighter steps.

    • @BrMark-cu9ih
      @BrMark-cu9ih Před 5 lety +1

      Wild Ginger Running Thanks 🙏 for that comment here, I’m new to this and find myself SERIOUSLY holding back on the downhills, looking for info.

  • @mddolatowski
    @mddolatowski Před 3 lety

    I got question what should be my heart rate level when running uphill ? Im just trying to figure out when should i stop running and change to walk...should i keep it below like 70% of my max heart rate? 80% ? Greetings form Poland.

    • @TheRunExperience
      @TheRunExperience  Před 3 lety

      Depends, especially on how long you're climbing for. My best suggestion is to find a pace (or strategy - i.e. walk/run ratio) that you can last for, unless you're specifically doing hill sprints. I aim to make sure my HR doesn't go over 75%-80% of max if I'm climbing for a while.There is no hard rule on this though!

  • @edwardwickham6833
    @edwardwickham6833 Před 6 lety +3

    There are actually three Abbys - Abby Levine, Abby Mitchell, and Abby Normal.

  • @millerfour2071
    @millerfour2071 Před 4 lety

    What about trekking poles usage?

  • @Alex.1739
    @Alex.1739 Před 3 lety

    Good video

  • @alarson722
    @alarson722 Před 3 lety

    Boulder represent

  • @ObscureTerrain
    @ObscureTerrain Před 5 lety

    We are looking to run our first 100 mile trail race as an episode for on channel. Can you point us to training resources so we don't kill ourselves?

    • @TheRunExperience
      @TheRunExperience  Před 5 lety

      Hey Guys, We don't personally have experience with hundred milers, but there are lots of training plans floating around on the internet as well as books on ultrarunning/racing. Good luck!

  • @junriepuyos7510
    @junriepuyos7510 Před rokem

    Yeah power hike is the most useful skill to conserve enegery and less dehydration.

  • @CraigWilliamsUltra
    @CraigWilliamsUltra Před 5 lety +1

    OMG!!! The power hike is a huge part of my training and race strategy lol. Great content guys... Check out some of my trail running mindset tips on my channel.

  • @jecoytacbikepack469
    @jecoytacbikepack469 Před 11 měsíci

    will be running my first trsil tommorow wish me luck..

  • @bigwill4978
    @bigwill4978 Před 6 lety

    What type of shoes do trail runners wear?

    • @TheRunExperience
      @TheRunExperience  Před 6 lety

      So many options out there! Check out some of our shoe reviews to get a sense.

  • @chefjonsf
    @chefjonsf Před 4 lety

    what about mountain lions?

  • @andresrodoni3174
    @andresrodoni3174 Před 6 lety

    Any shoe choice advice for trails?

  • @jasoncooper3939
    @jasoncooper3939 Před 6 lety

    Hi what watched do you use thanks?

  • @bigwill4978
    @bigwill4978 Před 6 lety +6

    What happens when nature calls and you need to do an number two? Especially when you're a long way from home and there's no where go to the toilet?

    • @kylepeter6862
      @kylepeter6862 Před 6 lety +7

      U man up pop a squat & say goodbye to your socks

    • @bigwill4978
      @bigwill4978 Před 6 lety

      Steven Peter lol Im mainly a road runner and if I'm doing a long run I will run where I know toilets are if I need them. My only concern with trail running is no toilets especially with the distance some people do.

    • @bigwill4978
      @bigwill4978 Před 6 lety

      Steven Peter Has this happened to you?

    • @Themata
      @Themata Před 6 lety

      Steven Peter - bahahahaha

    • @raddad4242
      @raddad4242 Před 5 lety +2

      You pack some toilet roll and go for a “wilderness dump.”

  • @lizzierunliftbreathe
    @lizzierunliftbreathe Před 6 lety +1

    I have a question. How about down hill trail running in we conditions? Any advice?

    • @TheRunExperience
      @TheRunExperience  Před 6 lety +1

      Good question - my first tip might be to slow down til you get a feel for what you're running on. Beyond that keep your steps short and quick to stay responsive and agile as best you can! Keep your knees a little bent even on your longest strides too.

    • @lizzierunliftbreathe
      @lizzierunliftbreathe Před 6 lety

      The Run Experience great! Thank you!

    • @themountainknights
      @themountainknights Před 3 lety

      Check out my down hill running

  • @CharlesAlexanderJr
    @CharlesAlexanderJr Před 4 lety +3

    Two A's, four B's and two Y's..... Kirk you are so lucky!

  • @micahcarter7765
    @micahcarter7765 Před 4 lety +2

    Don’t burn all your matches at once.. still learning this. It’s tough to find a pace and stick to it on those hills. I feel like I’m busting it and using up too much energy then I don’t have a choice but to embrace the power hike. Here is my first trail running video. czcams.com/video/8eCeQpJqTlM/video.html
    Signed up for my first half marathon and hoping to post some videos on how training has been going.

  • @NoxDineen
    @NoxDineen Před 2 lety

    Brb starting a fan club for strategic peeing. Absolute legend.

  • @99cya
    @99cya Před 3 lety +2

    Falling on downhill?? No better not. I have never fallen going downhill. That could end you in hospital easily. So no, its not fine to fall. Not at all. Pace yourself according to your capabilities.

  • @manuelmakaroni2641
    @manuelmakaroni2641 Před rokem

    I think out of a health perspective you didn't mention the most important thing: Always drink enough water.

  • @goatfucker5141
    @goatfucker5141 Před 4 lety

    Yuppies.

  • @relrond6111
    @relrond6111 Před 3 měsíci

    crikey the constant giggling

  • @micahcarter7765
    @micahcarter7765 Před 4 lety

    Just getting into trail running. Having a blast with it! I’ve uploaded a video of my first 1/2 marathon and most recent trail run in the mountains of WNC.
    czcams.com/video/UhmekeEbbZY/video.html

  • @TheLYagAmi
    @TheLYagAmi Před 5 měsíci

    Haven’t done any trail running before just registered for a 21 km trail run at the end of this month lol. Oh well!!

  • @BenjaminKing1
    @BenjaminKing1 Před 4 lety

    lol, Abby and her supreme stra'pee'gery tip

  • @TraumaER
    @TraumaER Před 5 lety +1

    I refuse to pee in anywhere but a porta potty or actual restroom during a race.
    😩

  • @ab687
    @ab687 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Double the annoying

  • @leemoyingyanglee8455
    @leemoyingyanglee8455 Před 5 lety +2

    Stop laughing you bandits

  • @ankitrana306
    @ankitrana306 Před rokem

    What about getting eaten by wild animals?

  • @PBunyanOx
    @PBunyanOx Před 5 lety +9

    Awkward...

  • @hadhotaechomugovindgarhii5802

    Made hindi videos sir

  • @themountainknights
    @themountainknights Před 2 lety

    Anybody who would come here for serious advice would loose intrest with too much of giggles.

  • @vatsmith8759
    @vatsmith8759 Před 3 lety

    More than two minutes of waffle before any useful content in a video less than ten minutes long. You need to edit better.

  • @thirdworldadv1312
    @thirdworldadv1312 Před 2 lety

    I didn't learn much from watching these 3 girls.

  • @simo782b
    @simo782b Před 5 lety +1

    Abby Mitchell is way to thin!!!!

  • @eugenemartins2391
    @eugenemartins2391 Před 10 měsíci

    why using God's Name in vain????????

  • @62blitz
    @62blitz Před 4 lety +1

    "Twice is nice", I bet that guy is smashing both those girls when they get a couple of miles out from the trail head.

  • @johnsambo9379
    @johnsambo9379 Před rokem

    You have to be very skinny and talk with a gay lisp to properly trail run.