trail running

from ipodhacks.com

Hikers, joggers, and active folk in general should have a look at Berbie's TrailRunner 1.7 (v246) for Mac OS X. TrailRunner is a route planning software for all kinds of long distance sports like running, biking, hiking, inline-skating, skiing and more.

from wired.com

The name "Garmin" is synonymous with "GPS," the way "Q-Tip" is synonymous with "auditory hygiene." And the Colorado 400t doesn't let us down: Its light, curved form fits easily in your palm. Navigating the great-looking interface one-handed feels easy with the help of a soft click-wheel. 3-D view helps you visualize vertical grade — as in, "We have to climb up ... that?" But included trip and waypoint software isn't Mac-compatible, and the Mac packages online are cumbersome and hard to use.

from ipodhacks.com

Hikers, joggers, and active folk in general should have a look at Berbie's TrailRunner 1.6 (v223) for Mac OS X. TrailRunner is a route planning software for all kinds of long distance sports like running, biking, hiking, inline-skating, skiing and more.

from running.about.com

If running on the roads is starting to bore you, try switching up your routine with a trail run. Just keep the following tips in mind before you hit the trails:

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Not all trails are cut out for running.

from runnersworld.com

Some researchers believe that each of us has an instinctive need called biophilia -- a longing to be one with nature. Biophilia is why sitting on a park bench for 15 minutes can produce such contentment and stress release. It's what makes us look out the window wistfully when stuck inside on a sunny day.

And it's the only possible explanation for golf's enormous success.

By Adam Kelinson
TrailRunner magazine

For me, part of the joy of running is going with my best friend, Maya, a mixed Shiba-Lab breed. Dogs are great companions out on the trail, can run long distances on consecutive days and never complain. Dogs do, however, rely on you to make sure they are in top shape and eager to go every time you lace up. Here are some guidelines to help keep your dog running.

Make sure you have the right breed and age. Most dogs are sprinters or "stop-start" runners like Greyhounds and terriers. These dogs would be great on wind-sprint days or for shorter runs lasting no more than three miles. Mixed breeds, Labradors and retrievers are great distance dogs.

"Agewise, wait until your dog is at least a year old," says Debbie Sunken, D.V.M., from the Trilby Companion Animal Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. "Puppies' bones and joints cannot handle the stress of running."

From Outside

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Not counting genetic mutants like ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes—who could probably jog a century in flip-flops—the rest of us need trail runners that can go from dirt to rock to road and do it gracefully. The Vasque Blur accomplishes that trick and then some. The hybrid gave us quick toe-offs whether we were running up Colorado's Longs Peak or racing across hardpack flats, and its stability smoothed out the rockiest descents. This Gear of the Year winner actually made average runners feel like they could run with Karnazes—at least for an hour or two.

TrailRunner is a route planning software for all kinds of long distance sports like running, biking, hiking, inline-skating, skiing and more. If you ever asked yourself how long your workout routes are and what route you should choose for this evening — then TrailRunner should be your training-partner. TrailRunner can calculate a route for your desired distance and export directions onto your iPod, giving you a detailed orientation while you are on your way.

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