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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  • @justjustjoo
    @justjustjoo5 жыл бұрын

    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

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Voileen "Magra" consolazione.

  • @npstallion01
    @npstallion014 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jordanrundell9962
    @jordanrundell99624 жыл бұрын

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

  • @groob33
    @groob335 жыл бұрын

    content starts at 1:50

  • @gsdlmj3450

    @gsdlmj3450

    Ай бұрын

    hero, thank you.

  • @shawnjenkins5477
    @shawnjenkins54775 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    Trail running is the best!

  • @themountainknights

    @themountainknights

    3 жыл бұрын

    True that

  • @thisisit1991

    @thisisit1991

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TrailRunningWales
    @TrailRunningWales6 жыл бұрын

    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
    @edwinmojica34666 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @watbe
    @watbe6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @shaneb6830
    @shaneb68306 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @cdsterk

    @cdsterk

    6 жыл бұрын

    Shane B ..

  • @AT-zr9tv
    @AT-zr9tv4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @vaagamundt4869
    @vaagamundt48695 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! So glad you were able to implement the tips into your race :)

  • @themountainknights

    @themountainknights

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great

  • @bigwill4978
    @bigwill49786 жыл бұрын

    Great video! More trail running videos like this please.

  • @aubreyjean532
    @aubreyjean5326 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gisellevanderlaan2576
    @gisellevanderlaan25762 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hopee.5980
    @hopee.59804 жыл бұрын

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

  • @aurangzaib3442
    @aurangzaib34426 жыл бұрын

    Thankx great advices and tip stay blessed

  • @libertandoapoeira
    @libertandoapoeira5 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your races! And thanks for watching :)

  • @lizzierunliftbreathe
    @lizzierunliftbreathe6 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Thanks for the awesome videos!

  • @jobrien385
    @jobrien38511 ай бұрын

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

  • @sorearm
    @sorearm6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks!

  • @davidwren1000
    @davidwren1000 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog6 жыл бұрын

    Great info....and love your energy

  • @lewisnunn8072
    @lewisnunn80724 жыл бұрын

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

  • @djsarumawashi
    @djsarumawashi2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @northernninjarunner5506
    @northernninjarunner55065 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stacyhargis7901
    @stacyhargis79013 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @giovanbattistafichera8439
    @giovanbattistafichera84393 жыл бұрын

    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)

  • @themountainknights

    @themountainknights

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's true

  • @IRun4Ultra
    @IRun4Ultra5 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love your content!

  • @beardedbiker333
    @beardedbiker3335 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    5 жыл бұрын

    All great tips!

  • @TCat-ve9qi
    @TCat-ve9qi Жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful thank you

  • @tijemeevis8307
    @tijemeevis83072 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @mkbaebaebae
    @mkbaebaebae5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dontbeadrone

    @dontbeadrone

    4 жыл бұрын

    How about, Downton Abby?

  • @rababarberbarbara
    @rababarberbarbara2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @peteoutdoors5791
    @peteoutdoors57914 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @saregam
    @saregam11 күн бұрын

    GREATTIPS FOR TRAIL RUNNERS. THANKS.

  • @TheEvanco
    @TheEvanco5 жыл бұрын

    Love the way you guys pronounce Adidas :-)

  • @julietarchive
    @julietarchive3 жыл бұрын

    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 😅

  • @BernardoAmorim
    @BernardoAmorim6 жыл бұрын

    thanks alot

  • @coelhocointech9841
    @coelhocointech98413 жыл бұрын

    Great advice

  • @qetitchitchinadze5322
    @qetitchitchinadze53222 жыл бұрын

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

  • @garveyaddams2542
    @garveyaddams25425 жыл бұрын

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

  • @therealforestelf
    @therealforestelf6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @2spoons
    @2spoons3 ай бұрын

    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 KZread 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

  • @calitrekk4268
    @calitrekk42683 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @BrianHikesAllDay
    @BrianHikesAllDay3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @dharupribadi2067
    @dharupribadi20672 жыл бұрын

    Good tips and great video..

  • @mcfjk3
    @mcfjk32 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @zuzunowak
    @zuzunowak5 жыл бұрын

    Yaaasss to the pee break tip!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @dkiefersu

    @dkiefersu

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jurgenthys554
    @jurgenthys5544 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dr.matthewhertert310
    @dr.matthewhertert3105 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @MihaliWheeler
    @MihaliWheeler5 жыл бұрын

    Great video :)

  • @hoodedhillhopper2408
    @hoodedhillhopper24084 жыл бұрын

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

  • @htmonaro1969
    @htmonaro19694 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @leahsmith2078
    @leahsmith20782 жыл бұрын

    The little blooper blips 😆

  • @deannadavis2426
    @deannadavis24266 жыл бұрын

    Do you ever power hike with trekking poles for hikers?

  • @danielmccarthyy
    @danielmccarthyy Жыл бұрын

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

  • @grandchampionchichi
    @grandchampionchichi2 жыл бұрын

    Right on ! I like the dancing girl cool

  • @NomadLand666
    @NomadLand6664 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @lisarunsfast7368
    @lisarunsfast73686 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Alex.1739
    @Alex.17393 жыл бұрын

    Good video

  • @Paul.Casteel
    @Paul.Casteel3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @tubezv
    @tubezv3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @edwardwickham6833
    @edwardwickham68336 жыл бұрын

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

  • @millerfour2071
    @millerfour20714 жыл бұрын

    What about trekking poles usage?

  • @mddolatowski
    @mddolatowski4 жыл бұрын

    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

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @stephanietaylor3761
    @stephanietaylor3761 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @alarson722
    @alarson7223 жыл бұрын

    Boulder represent

  • @ObscureTerrain
    @ObscureTerrain5 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @braxtonarmstrong8657
    @braxtonarmstrong8657 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @junriepuyos7510
    @junriepuyos7510 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jecoytacbikepack469
    @jecoytacbikepack469 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck! Let us know how you go.

  • @bigwill4978
    @bigwill49786 жыл бұрын

    What type of shoes do trail runners wear?

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @CraigWilliamsUltra
    @CraigWilliamsUltra5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @andresrodoni3174
    @andresrodoni31746 жыл бұрын

    Any shoe choice advice for trails?

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lots of reviews on the channel! Altra makes some good trail shoes!

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hoka too!

  • @jasoncooper3939
    @jasoncooper39396 жыл бұрын

    Hi what watched do you use thanks?

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    6 жыл бұрын

    We love Garmin but lots of options out there!

  • @jasoncooper3939

    @jasoncooper3939

    6 жыл бұрын

    The Run Experience is Garmin 253 good

  • @chefjonsf
    @chefjonsf4 жыл бұрын

    what about mountain lions?

  • @lizzierunliftbreathe
    @lizzierunliftbreathe6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    6 жыл бұрын

    The Run Experience great! Thank you!

  • @themountainknights

    @themountainknights

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out my down hill running

  • @NoxDineen
    @NoxDineen2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bigwill4978
    @bigwill49786 жыл бұрын

    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

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bigwill4978

    @bigwill4978

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    6 жыл бұрын

    Steven Peter Has this happened to you?

  • @Themata

    @Themata

    6 жыл бұрын

    Steven Peter - bahahahaha

  • @raddad4242

    @raddad4242

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @99cya
    @99cya4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @micahcarter7765
    @micahcarter77654 жыл бұрын

    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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/apl3x7OpetS6nLA.html Signed up for my first half marathon and hoping to post some videos on how training has been going.

  • @CharlesAlexanderJr
    @CharlesAlexanderJr4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheLYagAmi
    @TheLYagAmi7 ай бұрын

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

  • @goatfucker5141
    @goatfucker51414 жыл бұрын

    Yuppies.

  • @SkibidySkid
    @SkibidySkid4 ай бұрын

    crikey the constant giggling

  • @BenjaminKing1
    @BenjaminKing14 жыл бұрын

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

  • @manuelmakaroni2641
    @manuelmakaroni26412 жыл бұрын

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

  • @micahcarter7765
    @micahcarter77654 жыл бұрын

    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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yhx82edcXIirw.html

  • @TraumaER
    @TraumaER5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leemoyingyanglee8455
    @leemoyingyanglee84555 жыл бұрын

    Stop laughing you bandits

  • @ankitrana306
    @ankitrana306 Жыл бұрын

    What about getting eaten by wild animals?

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea, don't do that.

  • @ankitrana306

    @ankitrana306

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheRunExperience was asking if you carry any personal safety equipment???

  • @PBunyanOx
    @PBunyanOx5 жыл бұрын

    Awkward...

  • @hadhotaechomugovindgarhii5802
    @hadhotaechomugovindgarhii58025 жыл бұрын

    Made hindi videos sir

  • @themountainknights
    @themountainknights3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thirdworldadv1312
    @thirdworldadv13123 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ab687
    @ab6877 ай бұрын

    Double the annoying

  • @vatsmith8759
    @vatsmith87593 жыл бұрын

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

  • @simo782b
    @simo782b5 жыл бұрын

    Abby Mitchell is way to thin!!!!

  • @chrisonskates

    @chrisonskates

    4 жыл бұрын

    Simon Falk Nørgaard 🙄

  • @62blitz
    @62blitz4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @eugenemartins2391
    @eugenemartins2391 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheRunExperience

    @TheRunExperience

    Жыл бұрын

    Apologies for that. No offence was meant

  • @SkibidySkid

    @SkibidySkid

    4 ай бұрын

    which god... out of the thousands lmao

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