Happy Trails
November 4, 2009 by Erin
Credit: Joe M500
Sick of running the same old high school oval track? Had it up to here with jogging around your block every night? Trail running might be a good option for you! There are, of course, different types of trails to run, from groomed trails to hiking trails, so find one that suits the challenge you want. On challenging terrain, the American Council on Exercise recommends hiking a trail before breaking out the sprints.
One cool trail option I’d never heard of is “rails to trails,” unused railway lines throughout the United States that have been converted to running trails. Surfaces are usually paved, gravel or dirt, so they’re perfect for beginner trail runners. (Check out www.railtrail.org for trails near you!) —Erin
There is a Rails to trails that runs on Highway 80 East from the Bull River Bridge to Fort Pulaski (Savannah to Tybee Island, GA). It’s wonderful — it runs righ down the salt marsh and you can see Great Blue Heron, Ibis, Diamond Back Turtles, mink, etc.
I LOVE running, but when it comes to tracks and treadmills, it just doesn’t cut it for me. To me, running is all about exploring new areas and running new trails. Good post.