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The Trail Running
Trail running is a variant on running
that differs markedly from road running and track running. Trail
running generally takes place on hiking trails, most commonly
single track trails, although fire roads are not uncommon. A distinguishing
characteristic of the trails is that they are often inaccessible
by road except at the trail heads. The trails tend to traverse
varying terrain; hills, mountains, deserts, forests, and narrow
passages are common. Likewise, steep inclines or rough terrain
sometimes may require hiking or scrambling. Runners participating
in trail runs must often descend these same steep grades. It is
not unusual for trail runs to ascend and descend thousands of
feet. here are as many variations of trail running as there are
runners. Many individuals prefer running trails for daily training
and exercise, while other trail runners spend weeks out in the
backcountry.
There is a growing number of people participating in solo backcountry
trail running trips, which are a sort of ultralight backpacking.
While an ordinary backpacking expedition may last for eight days,
averaging eight to ten miles per day, with participants carrying
fifty to sixty pound backpacks, backcountry trail runner will
do the same trip in three to four days, covering much greater
distances each day, and carrying only minimal equipment. This
type of backpacking is rare, as it is very difficult and dangerous,
but it is growing in popularity.(fonte:
Wikipedia)
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