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Trail running feels hard in the first few weeks. Your legs work in new ways on dirt, roots and rocks. These tips help you start slow and enjoy it.
Start on wide, flat trails. Pick a loop of three to five kilometres and walk the steep parts. Walking uphill is normal, even for strong runners.
Shorten your stride and look a few steps ahead. Short steps keep your feet under your body, so you stay steady when the ground changes.
Carry water and tell someone where you are going. Trails are often quieter than roads, and help can be far away.
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