From my personal experience, at 51 years old, trail running doesn't bother my knees or lower back anywhere near what street running does. I like lifting weights also, deadlifts, squats, and such, and if I were to do street running there is no way my body could also do these other exercises. But I can if I just do trail running, and/or something like mountain biking.
Can't believe this video didn't get the views it deserves. For all the corporate campaigns targeted to selling a particular product, this video gives the most practical advice. Approaching running with an awareness of what you are putting your physiology through is the best advice you can get, for a new/non-pro runner/athlete. Thank you!
This is a good perspective. The argument for barefoot running is really based on having a forefoot strike rather than a heel strike. It’s a lower impact form of running and it’s more natural. I personally love hitting the trails barefoot or in a minimal shoe, barefoot is a tremendous challenge because dropping my weight down on a sharp rock or twig is painful, so I’m running very lightly and watching my step! I also like to stack my workouts like bike, run, and swim all barefoot or in my “barefoot” trail running/water shoes. The shoe is mainly like a second skin just for protection and added traction so it’s very flexible. Now I don’t think barefoot is the only way to run but the point is to run lightly. Minimize impact to your joints as much as possible as they are wearable parts. I’m also not an advocate of wearing those barefoot shoes to go out, that just looks weird but they are super comfortable lol.
Minimalist shoes have a small home in my training just because it’s fun. Trails and hazards to feet kind of slow me down too much and actually force me to avoid obstacles a bit too much at times which interferes with my form. If I had some nice polished soft trails I would love barefoot and minimalist running but Sharp rocks are everywhere where I live!
Information is provided practical: thank you. One question I swear i have been doing trail running but suddenly one question arises 👀Is any speed expected while doing the trail because I love variation of speed in my trail and mostly you have to follow what fits you on the moment. Glad to hear community comments back🙏👍🏻
Gorgeous George I’m trying to land on my forefoot. I’ve improved my technique some so the knee pain is gone. Although I do have some occasional knee pain on my left leg
Visited the western cape a few months ago, didn't get to run though, but did hike up lions head. I want to spend more time in die kaap, and running there seems way fun.
Makes us think why us regular runners have thought about triathlons training or the ironman (variety) - and in the other direction of staying as a distance runner and moving to ultra.... - but being flexible and running, swimming core and on the bike..... I think happens naturally - get an injury as a runner, and you return to the bike, gym or pool....
From my personal experience, at 51 years old, trail running doesn't bother my knees or lower back anywhere near what street running does. I like lifting weights also, deadlifts, squats, and such, and if I were to do street running there is no way my body could also do these other exercises. But I can if I just do trail running, and/or something like mountain biking.
Can't believe this video didn't get the views it deserves. For all the corporate campaigns targeted to selling a particular product, this video gives the most practical advice. Approaching running with an awareness of what you are putting your physiology through is the best advice you can get, for a new/non-pro runner/athlete. Thank you!
Great information and spot on. This guy has his finger on the pulse of running
Nice advised to keep from repetitive stride
mixed it with road & trail💚
Good video, says it like it is. Takes out all the fad and hype so many runners go through and gets to the point.
This is a good perspective.
The argument for barefoot running is really based on having a forefoot strike rather than a heel strike.
It’s a lower impact form of running and it’s more natural.
I personally love hitting the trails barefoot or in a minimal shoe, barefoot is a tremendous challenge because dropping my weight down on a sharp rock or twig is painful, so I’m running very lightly and watching my step! I also like to stack my workouts like bike, run, and swim all barefoot or in my “barefoot” trail running/water shoes. The shoe is mainly like a second skin just for protection and added traction so it’s very flexible.
Now I don’t think barefoot is the only way to run but the point is to run lightly. Minimize impact to your joints as much as possible as they are wearable parts. I’m also not an advocate of wearing those barefoot shoes to go out, that just looks weird but they are super comfortable lol.
Minimalist shoes have a small home in my training just because it’s fun. Trails and hazards to feet kind of slow me down too much and actually force me to avoid obstacles a bit too much at times which interferes with my form. If I had some nice polished soft trails I would love barefoot and minimalist running but Sharp rocks are everywhere where I live!
Information is provided practical: thank you. One question I swear i have been doing trail running but suddenly one question arises 👀Is any speed expected while doing the trail because I love variation of speed in my trail and mostly you have to follow what fits you on the moment. Glad to hear community comments back🙏👍🏻
not really , but when u get back to the road u become faster !
Good video. I loathe trail running because of the rough uneven terrain. But I understand that variety is important.
It's why I love it, I can't stand even terrain.
@@RDJ2 Same here, running thru woods, hills, mountains is vastly more interesting for me than street running.
I'm an n=1 but I feel like my knees tend to hurt after a treadmill run, which I dont typically notice when I run outside. Anyone else feel this?
treadmill is super bad for you. The ground is running towards you and the impact is different - I'm no expert but I stay off the treadmill.
Interesting. My knees hurt when I road run, but not when I trail run.
@@MarcoH72 same, i thought that because trail has softer surfaces ofc.
Gorgeous George I’m trying to land on my forefoot. I’ve improved my technique some so the knee pain is gone. Although I do have some occasional knee pain on my left leg
If I run on the roads I get shin splints, if I run on the trails, I don't get shin splints
Visited the western cape a few months ago, didn't get to run though, but did hike up lions head. I want to spend more time in die kaap, and running there seems way fun.
I want to try it this year
Makes us think why us regular runners have thought about triathlons training or the ironman (variety) - and in the other direction of staying as a distance runner and moving to ultra.... - but being flexible and running, swimming core and on the bike..... I think happens naturally - get an injury as a runner, and you return to the bike, gym or pool....
Also because people see how ultra runners look and don't like what they see. It's not an athletic look.
Great wisdom from Ross Tucker
Well argued!
But we don’t grow through comfort so there is a threshold
Good advice buddy. Thanks.
Very very good video!
"Mix them up"
But the only thing that really mixes up things is a trail.
But we don’t grow through comfort so there is a threshold