TRAIL RUNNING TIPS | Run with me

[@baggy2287]

Great tips - and would add that you can take up trail running at any age. I started at 53, finished last in my first event, fast forward 5 years and I'm fitter and stronger and won my age category in a recent race series!

[@FloraBeverley]

This is so lovely to hear! 🙌

[@bev9708]

YES, bravo Baggy!! I started running only 2 years ago at 57, and immediately started exploring the gorgeous trails around me... and just last month I won my age category on a really tough trail HM!!! It's a sport which teaches us that we are capable of far far more than we ever imagined possible!!

[@ildiko4047]

Thank god I’m not alone over 40 and just started couch to 5 k with garmin 🫣

[@FloraBeverley]

@@ildiko4047 yay I hope you love it!! 🤗

[@bev9708]

@@ildiko4047 Bravo Ildiko!!! When I started I committed to just 10min per day, but every day! Of course once out there I rarely just do 10min but so often that's what gets me out the door. I could barely run 2km when I started but for the last 8 months I've done around 400km per month!! Regularity / Consistency is what got me there!!

[@wildgingerruns]

Totally agree with you Flora, trail running is really fantastic, and Komoot is super useful for planning routes too!

[@manuel_877]

Good afternoon Flora and all the runners. Good vídeo, you run again ¡¡¡congratulations Flora!!! . Here is my like. A nice week for everyone. ☀️🏃‍♀️⛰🏃‍♂️

[@DevRunner]

Perfect advice for a road guy like me! Thank you Flora! Keep pushing!

[@Nowt2seehere]

That's awesome how you can run and chat like that and you're still super fast compared to me .. enjoyed this a lot , thanks

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha thank you!! I guess it's practise (and distracts me from feeling tired haha 🙈)

[@bev9708]

Absolutely gorgeous route you picked there, what a pleasure!!! You give some important tips Flora, and it may seem obvious but I would just add good sunglasses! When I finally invested in a pair of photochromic running sunnies it just changed my world... extremely lightweight, they don't bounce up and down nor slide down, they change with the light conditions, adapting to running in and out of the forest from shade to bright light and even very late into the evening, AND they keep the bugs out of my eyes which is a huge thing around here where I live (especially spring and early summer tiny little flying bugs are like clouds in the air sometimes)!! Now I just need something not to eat the bugs!! 🤢🤤😂

[@FloraBeverley]

It was beautiful! And YES such good advice, I love my running sunglasses esp my photochromic ones. Haha I breathe through my nose which stops most flies, although I do occasionally snort them instead 😂

[@bev9708]

@@FloraBeverley 😂😂 Dunno if that's better or worse!!!

[@michaelmcdonagh]

Your fridge is having a rave!😄

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha it does this when I'm filming 😆

[@jungtao]

Haven’t watched your vids in awhile. Sorry to hear you were injured. Glad to see you are still able to get a run in. 😀

[@FloraBeverley]

Welcome back to the channel!

[@pelinersoy9342]

Running by time is such a good tip! Did a 22km trail run the other weekend which took me over 3 hours! Longest time I've ever been running but not the longest distance. Definitely taught me that no two trails are the same :)

[@FloraBeverley]

yesssss 100%! Croatia really hit this home for me - 40km but 8-10h of moving! Time on feet all counts.

[@CotswoldTrailRunner]

Nice tips Flora. I'd second the point about pacing, as it's more of a 'feeling' and perceived effort based on the trails you're running. Running trails at night is also an exciting element to add in once you're confident on the off-road terrain. I live in Berkeley so if you're ever keen to head north slightly from Bristol, I'd be happy to show you some of the hidden trail gems of the Cotswolds! Let me know!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Beautiful run and great tips! Especially the littering one. It's an absolute privilege to access private lands. Closing gates, picking up after yourself, and staying on the trail is so important to ensure goodwill between land owners and land users, no matter what country you're in. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming videos with the pup! Stay healthy!

[@FloraBeverley]

1000%! Thanks Kelly 😊

[@wildgingerruns]

And here too! Hey Kelly! :)

[@Kelly_Ben]

@@wildgingerruns Hi Claire!! My two favorite KZbinrs!!!

[@floracook4803]

What a beautiful trail!! Love all the animals too! Take care of that injury... . hopefully you didn't irritate it 💞

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks so much :) It's not too bad thankfully!

[@timeonfeet]

Excellent tips Flora, definitely agree that pacing is a completely different ball game when it comes to trails and that's one of the things that makes it pretty liberating

[@derrunn3r613]

Great advice, indeed! For somebody who started to get more into trail running last year, and more into longer trail running this year (2+ hours), I can totally relate. One additional tip from my side: if you don't like vests for some reason, there are also very nice running belts into which you can put a jacket, your phone, some gels, and a soft flask, e.g. Salomon ADV Skin Belt or Thy Runningbelt, to name just two, definitely worth a look!

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you so much! And yessss I just discovered good running belts recently and they're brill 🙌 thanks for the recc

[@andyisaacs4554]

Yay great vid Flora and lots of great info ...and perfect timing , just picked up my first pair of trail running shoes .....can't wait to use them....Mizuno Men's Diachi Wave 7

[@FloraBeverley]

Ahhh this is so great to hear! Hope you have a great start to your trail running journey!

[@andyisaacs4554]

@@FloraBeverley so far so good ...a few little runs in my local woodland escape. ...Blaise Castle

[@FloraBeverley]

@@andyisaacs4554 amazing! What a gorgeous place to start trail running 😍

[@willneverforgets3341]

Trail running helped me un-hate running! I ended up burned out from running, mainly from the pressuer I put on myself to be faster and faster... until in the pandemic, I started running in the countryside and got hooked. In trail races often I end up picking other runners' wrappers (I know it's mostly unwanted, but please avoid leaving rubbish behind). greet people, enjoy the landscape, take pictures... yes sometimes it's hard and you suffer, but all in all it's really worth it.

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh I love this so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@n.running6536]

I love tail running - I feel so much less pressure than when road running. You truly can't go based on pace because of terrain and elevation. I just really enjoy the exploration factor.

[@FloraBeverley]

Totally agree, it's the best!

[@simonrunc8067]

Great tips about hiking up hills 👌 another tip when I hike up steep hills is to run the last 10 meters or so and it will be easier to transition to running down the other side.

[@FloraBeverley]

Oooh yes I do this too, and then recover while I'm running the flat or downhills.

[@Jenaklcheung]

Needed this! I am doing my first marathon in Oct, and after that I am hitting the trails. I want to try them but dont want to risk getting injured before my marathon. I just know deep down I am going to love trail running!

[@FloraBeverley]

That's so exciting! Totally get that. I hope you love it 🤗

[@tylermoore3686]

Just one question - did you live in London then move to Bristol (I'm catching up lol)...great tips and am now in the process of plotting my 2023 'get fitter' campaign, Merry Xmas 🙂

[@markdean1768]

Komoot 👍 - just checked it out. Thx!

[@nicmarlow6388]

Hello lovely! :) what a lovely route you had. I love how you talk to the animals on your way around :D i'm investigating Komoot (on your recommendation) but am struggling to navigate properly to add in trails and elevation etc. Do you have the premium subscription (is that where i'm going wrong?) any advice would be appreciated. Think it would be useful for me to have for my own trail running but also when me and hubby go to the Lakes for holidays and navigating up there too x

[@FloraBeverley]

Hello! Ah brilliant, hope you're enjoying the app. I do indeed have the premium subscription, but I think the hands free mapping is available for non premium members too! It does take a bit of playing around with to understand all the features, but I'm sure if you sent them a message with your exact issue they'd be able to help! Fx

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@FloraBeverley thanks lovely. I'll investigate a bit more and drop them a message if I can't work out what i'm doing 🤦 looking forward to seeing your next vids (esp if i heard you right and you'll be in the lakes at some point in the future?) x

[@stalar2892]

One tip is to not trod on a root while running and twist your ankle :(. Just happened to me this past weekend. Thought I was through the treacherous section, resumed running and completely didn't see the root sticking out of the middle of the trail. Just feeling good again after healing up from a calf tear. Running is a funny business! Still love trail running though. I wouldn't run if I had to stick to roads.

[@FloraBeverley]

oh nooooo poor you! A very similar thing happened to me when I was in Croatia. It was pretty silly! But yes trails are the best!

[@kathleenbolanos]

🥳

[@bethanywhite7904]

What would be suggestion on sneakers fir trail running available in the USA?

[@runabath]

Can u run with foot pain "fasciitis" it's almost gone but I still walk like a dimdim

[@kierlak]

The fridge reminds me of a Knight Rider's KITT 🤔

[@FloraBeverley]

this isn't a reference I get I'm afraid hahah

[@Jenaklcheung]

Can anyone recommend how you go about getting trail shoes? Do you need to get your gait done like in road shoes? Or are they all supported due to the type of shoe? So I just pick the ones I like the look of 🤣🤣

[@leanneruss1073]

I was advised to find the "trail equivalent" of the road shoe I wear - I use HOKA one one Bondi and was told the HOKA Speedgoat was pretty similar, and this seems to be the case. a running store will know what's best

[@Jenaklcheung]

@@leanneruss1073 ooh thank you! I've got the hoka archi I think it's called. Or arahi 😅 so I'll have a look at whats similar!

[@FloraBeverley]

First off, whichever shoe you try should be comfy out of the box - you shouldn't have to break it in! I recommend trying on a bunch (once you know what 'type' of shoe you want e.g. supportive, minimalist etc) and choosing whichever is comfiest. It's worked for me so far! I haven't found choosing the trail equivalent to my road shoes great because on trail i like to feel what's under my feet, whereas Hokas have a large sole which doesn't allow for that. But they are super comfy!

[@Jenaklcheung]

@@FloraBeverley ooh thank you! Yes I think I'm going to have to go and see what feels right!

[@willneverforgets3341]

I use the HOKA SG4 for my ultras, they are amazing! Now I just got two pairs of SG5... for a couple of ultras I'll be doing this year. I can recommend

[@cynthiavant3960]

Can we follow you on Komoot? Some extra trail and running inspiration is always welcome 😄

[@FloraBeverley]

I just search for routes on there I'm afraid! So not much to follow. But there are loads of great runs there!

[@wilsonpotosirunner]

excelente felicidades 👌

[@Asdos.]

Causally dropping you running partner in the last few km's :p

[@fernandosousa2175]

Is your friend alive?😁😉