If you’ve never tried trail running, you may not get why it has such the passionate cult following that it does. After all, isn’t it just like regular running? Except in the woods instead of on the roads? You might have even considered trying it after hearing that the softer surfaces can be better for your body than pavement, but odds are good you haven’t actually gotten out to do that. After all, why would you drive to an unfamiliar park and then risk getting lost in the woods when you can just step outside your front door?

While trail running definitely requires a little extra time and pre-run preparation (and isn’t without its own special set of risks), it’s still worth giving it a shot. Here are the top 5 reasons to get off the roads and into the woods. Read more >>