STOP RUNNING ON ROADS - 5 Reasons why you should get off road

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024

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  • @MarkLewisfitness
    @MarkLewisfitness  Před 3 lety +33

    For anybody considering an off road race, don’t be put off by the one that features in this video 😂 Brutal Run are a U.K. Company that specialise in races that are a little more “interesting” than normal. There are plenty of less extreme versions to start with (although maybe not as much fun😆)

    • @jnellis84
      @jnellis84 Před rokem +1

      Reason#6: (science perspectives here) you’re not taking deep breaths of car and diesel exhaust. This can be particularly dangerous for people with asthma, and worse for shorter people, children, people in wheelchairs, or infants/toddlers in strollers because of the way exhaust particulates settle, but overall it’s best for anyone to run on trails away from car traffic. If you don’t have any other option than to run on/beside roads, try to schedule your runs when there’s the least amount of traffic. Plus, trees and plants are cycling fresh, clean air for you to breath.
      And you’re totally right about it being better for your mind. Time in nature can have beneficial effects on depression and anxiety.

  • @madiantin
    @madiantin Před 3 lety +79

    My gosh yes, trail running is where it's at. Firstly, no-one can see you. This is extremely important. You're mostly alone and you don't have to make eye contact with anyone. Beautiful. Secondly, shade. Thirdly, softer ground. Fourthly, beautiful wildlife. Fifthly, I've had religious experiences on the trail. When you're out there for hours and hours all by yourself you first are running away from the issues in your life. Then you're working through the issues. Then you have imaginary conversations with people. Then you're pondering other things. Then, if you run long enough and are lucky, there's absolute silence. Blessed, blessed silence. It's just you and your feet and the woods. And the world is yours and you are the world's. You are one with it and belong with it. Your footfalls are the heartbeat of the Earth. It's beautiful and I miss it so so so much it hurts and must admit I'm tearing up a bit right now.

  • @XX-is7ps
    @XX-is7ps Před 3 lety +45

    I think there’s a couple of other benefits too - you don’t have to keep stopping for crossings, side roads, traffic, pedestrians, red lights etc - you aren’t breathing in car exhaust - you aren’t likely to get hit by a car - and just being in green spaces is proven to make us happier

  • @MrBoggins1234
    @MrBoggins1234 Před rokem +2

    You can't beat exercising in nature, hearing the birds, the smell of damp woodland, love my bike rides here around the vale of belvoir 😍

  • @keefff1
    @keefff1 Před 3 lety +9

    I have lost count of the amount of off road events I have done and I can't agree more with you.
    I do run road and I do road events.
    I have never finished a road event with the same silly grin on my face that I have on any of my off road events 👍

  • @liamwba1
    @liamwba1 Před 2 lety +3

    I watched this video and have since rediscovered my love for our amazing local forest. Two 10k trail runs completed in the last week and absolutely loving every second!

  • @p.o.3889
    @p.o.3889 Před 2 lety +10

    37 year old, 340 pounds, took my first off road running steps today. I'm combining it with Nordic walking at first.

    • @PaulWashington..
      @PaulWashington.. Před rokem

      How are you getting on?

    • @p.o.3889
      @p.o.3889 Před rokem

      @@PaulWashington.. Not great, gotta admit. I started way too hard and hurt my Achilles tendon. Before that I was really enjoying my Nordic walks and brief runs off road.

    • @PaulWashington..
      @PaulWashington.. Před rokem +1

      @@p.o.3889 Nordic walk is good, don't be discouraged by injury. All the best :)

  • @antsmands
    @antsmands Před 3 lety +1

    Love off road running, waist high mud, rocks and gravel, retention ponds, trees and bushes, what fun!

  • @The_G
    @The_G Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for this video - it has confirmed for me that I will stick to mountain biking and that off-road runners are all nuts 😛👏

  • @peteoutdoors5791
    @peteoutdoors5791 Před 2 lety +1

    Couldn’t have put it better myself Mark anything off road is great out of the way of people just you and nature enjoyed it lots of water and mud 👍

  • @bikeomatic8005
    @bikeomatic8005 Před rokem +1

    Being now in my early 40s I can honestly say that since being a kid I never ran. When I tried I had really bad case of shin splints. So bad that gave that up 15yrs ago. Some sports doc said I have shin splints because I run in a bad way, he didnt expand and I didnt follow up on it. Came across this channel and it gave me a thought that maybe I should try again.How can I start now, before I get to your age and well will be too late for a meaningful change etc.

  • @benpember5117
    @benpember5117 Před 3 lety +2

    Brilliant Mark, totally agree with you. Off road is the way ahead

  • @theknights1512
    @theknights1512 Před 9 měsíci

    I’ve only just seen this, 2 years or more after it was first posted, but I’ve got to say that I 100% agree with what you’re saying about running off-road. I’ve been out of running for a year due to cancer treatment, I’m just starting to run a bit. On Sunday I did the first 2km of an 8km cross country race but it was such good fun, just gotta get a bit of strength and fitness back now!

  • @cyclingnerddelux698
    @cyclingnerddelux698 Před 3 lety +1

    There is science all over this video. Lovely!!

  • @Spikey_Mikey
    @Spikey_Mikey Před 3 lety +4

    I used to do fell running and it's brilliant for de stressing, I believe off-road runners are more helpful and considerate and just more fun😁 I always run in Altras as well and they're brilliant for that. Never heard of these races before but look fun

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep, lone my Altras! Just a nightmare getting in the UK if buying direct due to Brexit!!!!!

  • @peterstevens2441
    @peterstevens2441 Před 3 lety +6

    I mainly cycle but bought a treadmill a few weeks ago and did my first road run the other day which did have a section of gravel paths included.. must say I did enjoy it but my legs were aching for two days afterwards with a shin splints throbbing type pain! So will need to look into that but some PR Lotion did help.. will try again soon, keep the content coming great inspiration👍

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před 3 lety +3

      Been a long time since I started running but my son recently began and also went through the shin splint stage. What worked for him, based on my advice, was giving it a couple of days to let inflammation calm down and then running again, nice and slow and not too far. Basically building up the legs tolerance to running nice and gently but without so long between runs that you never move forward. Shinsplints is basically your body‘s way of WTF!!!! 😂

    • @peterstevens2441
      @peterstevens2441 Před 3 lety

      @@MarkLewisfitness Thanks for the advice, will defiantly keep it up. See you in Watopia👍

  • @emilybemily4397
    @emilybemily4397 Před 2 lety +1

    I was reading something recently that said that walking over uneven ground might contribute to the delay of the onset of dementia. So another tick for off road running. Something about all those small changes to movement being good for the brain.

  • @gregsmith5571
    @gregsmith5571 Před 8 měsíci

    This has opened my mind to what else is out there 🙌🏻

  • @scottgibson474
    @scottgibson474 Před 3 lety +4

    I’ve heard that it’s actually a misnomer running on hard surfaces is actually worse for your joints, as your body adapts to better absorb the impact the more running you do on the harder surfaces.
    Trail running is great and I agree with all the positives you mentioned. I just think sometimes people irrationally fear running on hard services.

  • @braydensmith
    @braydensmith Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video thanks Mark!! I love that sarcastic sense of humor, keeps me coming back everytime there's a new video!!

  • @milanpintar
    @milanpintar Před 2 lety +1

    you're an inspiration! I entered a marathon for Oct 2nd and I have a lot of work to do to just be able to finish

  • @dlakecreates
    @dlakecreates Před 3 lety +1

    This is absolute perfection! Thank you for making this.

  • @lmc4964
    @lmc4964 Před rokem

    I just started recently, one thing that is great about running in mountains is , if you start from low to high, at the halfway point youve done 3/4 of the work. the second half is downhill and you finish strong.

  • @barefootdogwalker1402
    @barefootdogwalker1402 Před 3 lety +1

    This just like swimrun events except the water is a bit deeper very enjoyable

  • @GogglesTyresandTrainers
    @GogglesTyresandTrainers Před 3 lety +8

    Great video Mark, completely agree, trail running is so much more engaging whilst also being a better all body workout!
    How do you secure your camera when you are running? Do you use a chest strap?

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před 3 lety +2

      I have a head mount - best for footage but annoying. Chest mount, VERY bouncy. Here I used hand held on a 5" pole and just tucked into my running vest when I didnt want to hold it.

  • @andyparfitt6931
    @andyparfitt6931 Před 3 lety +1

    That was great so inspiring Well done

  • @andrewzach1921
    @andrewzach1921 Před rokem

    Started looking around my hometown for similar things even though I don’t run because my knees are both surgically repaired but my fitness is not bad. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to try again.

  • @emmadudley228
    @emmadudley228 Před 8 měsíci

    That’s a great video

  • @ajaygunalan1995
    @ajaygunalan1995 Před 11 měsíci

    Easier on the Body: Off-road running is less impactful on joints and muscles compared to running on tarmac. It also reduces the risk of repetitive strain injuries due to the varying nature of the terrain.
    Break from Numbers: Off-road running allows you to disconnect from performance metrics and focus on the experience. Mark mentions that he only used his Garmin watch to start and stop the race, ignoring it otherwise.
    Mental Benefits: Running through nature offers a unique form of relaxation and stress relief. Mark compares it to solving immediate problems, which he believes humans are designed to do.
    Better All-Round Exercise: Off-road running works more muscle groups and requires greater core strength. It's also more draining, making it a better workout overall.
    More Fun: Off-road running offers a more enjoyable experience, especially when done with friends, family, or pets. It allows for a more communal and less competitive atmosphere.

  • @lorcanmcguinness963
    @lorcanmcguinness963 Před 2 lety +1

    I like to commute on runs to half and half road trail

  • @alanseim9801
    @alanseim9801 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic!

  • @benjim1491
    @benjim1491 Před 2 lety +1

    hey Mark another great video ! this sounds like a trick question, but i am 6 ft 4 and wandered how to utilize my long stride to my advantage?

  • @ja-ks8dh
    @ja-ks8dh Před 2 lety

    I need a lie down after watching Mark do this off roader

  • @fezzwheel2572
    @fezzwheel2572 Před 3 lety +14

    Kind of disappointed with your new movement to becoming a Vegan, there was no footage of you stopping to eat some of the foliage on your run. 😉

  • @AllKinaTing
    @AllKinaTing Před 3 lety

    facts

  • @WhenWillILearn
    @WhenWillILearn Před 2 lety +1

    The roads in Manchester are so bad that it's almost like trail running

  • @laggmonkei
    @laggmonkei Před 3 lety +4

    Another benefit of going offroad is that it's easier too stop for a snack on a leaf or a shrubbery or whatever vegans snack on... :P

  • @leerowson627
    @leerowson627 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your channel!! Another great video. What Salomon are you wearing for that race?

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před 3 lety +2

      Those where Altra Superior - very light and fast!

    • @leerowson627
      @leerowson627 Před 3 lety

      @@MarkLewisfitness sorry mark i meant the vest!

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před 3 lety +1

      @@leerowson627 ahhh! That’s the Salomon adv skin 5 (I also have the 12) bit expensive but you can hardly tell you are wearing it and super convenient for carrying bits and pieces. Are use the 12 for long-distance/mountain races where there is a kit requirement for things like waterproofs, et cetera

    • @leerowson627
      @leerowson627 Před 3 lety

      @@MarkLewisfitness Thanks Mark... still trying to decide which to purchase!!

  • @Petertott1
    @Petertott1 Před 3 lety +2

    I love a good brutal run, was fairly disappointed with the lack of shit (mud) and water obstacles lol!
    Bagshot was awesome, remember telling the Mrs it’s only a 10k be done with in the hour…. 3hrs later….. never assumed a brutal run would be quick after that 😂
    This your first brutal?

    • @Petertott1
      @Petertott1 Před 3 lety

      Camberley I was referring to with lack of muddy bits 🤣

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před 3 lety +1

      I've done a few now - always good fun!

  • @jinxme
    @jinxme Před 2 lety +1

    One reason not to run off road if Ur not big dude.. is I watched a lot of serial killer movies.. you simply don't off road n go to haunted houses

  • @Paul-os1fr
    @Paul-os1fr Před rokem +2

    I still can't wrap my head around the idea that I'm not going to slip or sprain my ankle. A rabbit hole, a hump or rock hidden under grass... also my house is on a small hill and I know from experience how slippery the grass is when wet.
    It seems like these trails are somewhat cultivated. there are fallen branches and pools but other than that in general it is wide and maintained. I don't think we have anywhere like that around me. Either it's tarmac or it's extremely narrow and wild.

  • @GunrGunston
    @GunrGunston Před 3 lety +2

    I agree Mark, I'm lucky enough to have awesome bush courses on my doorstep with all types of terrain and surfaces. Check out my strava. 😉
    Keep up the great training and content, loving it. 😊

  • @LeighGuilbert
    @LeighGuilbert Před 3 lety +1

    What trail trainers do you recommend?

  • @gm2407
    @gm2407 Před rokem

    How was the car fumes not a reason in itself?

  • @creativechimp03
    @creativechimp03 Před 2 lety

    Hi Mark, enjoying the content, been through a fair bit of it now. Out of interest, can I ask where you find and book your trail runs, mostly interested in 10k, up to 1/2's off-road. I've found a site called find a race, but I'm not sure if that's the best place or not. Would be good to know. Thanks.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před 2 lety

      Find a race is good. I use that and then join some running Facebook groups as they often list stuff. Find a race will have 99% of stuff

    • @creativechimp03
      @creativechimp03 Před 2 lety

      @@MarkLewisfitness Cheers Mark, appreciate you getting back. All the best with the future content and races. You have made me want to enter a Duathlon now too... I was laughing so hard when you just cycled off into the finish area on that Duathlon at the end of lap 1, so frustrating, however, made for good youtube content, especially as you then exited there at speeds as if the Walking Dead zombie cast were after you on your triathlon bike! 😄

  • @spankatron5133
    @spankatron5133 Před 2 lety +1

    Great points. I exclusively run off road because my running buddy prefers it. He’s a spaniel…

    • @2rocship
      @2rocship Před 5 dny

      Same here 😂. Tried running with my jack Russell on the pavement but had to stop at every lamppost for a sniff etc. Far better on the moors off the lead.

  • @alanwetherelt7155
    @alanwetherelt7155 Před 2 lety

    How crazy is the price of this race … take up hashing

  • @ne14cycling
    @ne14cycling Před 3 lety +1

    Could not agree w everything you said....I’d add, that for some, running beyond 5 or so k off road should also be avoided cuz your unbalanced bone structure will not enjoy it....hiking in the hills and trails at a brisk pace could serve many folks a lot of good. Did 10x Alpe d Z on Saturday....is that too repetitive? #neveragain. #NO 2-12!

    • @ne14cycling
      @ne14cycling Před 3 lety +1

      Could not agree MORE. (Edit not working)

  • @umwha
    @umwha Před 2 lety

    What did the person want at 0:50?

    • @newbarker523
      @newbarker523 Před 2 lety

      It was a scripted, pretend person. It was a joke about him wanting to go back to bed after learning that the course was going to be deep with water.

  • @volancydogs
    @volancydogs Před rokem

    To me, running and being in nature are practically inseparable.

  • @umwha
    @umwha Před 2 lety

    10/10 content. Only thing I’ll point out is the frequent mouth noises during commentary. Little off putting. Hydration / green apples will help.

  • @bryngriffith
    @bryngriffith Před 3 lety

    Looking for an action man who loves wearing pink socks who can hit 1,000 watts + in September. If you know of said human please let me know.

  • @Christo-pv7eb
    @Christo-pv7eb Před 2 lety

    5 reasons to stay on the road.
    1 Bears
    2 mountain lions
    3 snakes
    4 scorpions
    5 spiders