Trail Running

What exactly does the term trail running mean? Trail“ comes from the English and means „path“ or „track“. The term can be used to describe all forms of running off the beaten track, from jogging on narrow forest paths to ultra-running in the Alps. In short, trail running begins where the road ends.

Running on trails is perceived as particularly close to nature and challenges the whole body. Rough ground and obstacles train not only physical endurance but also strength endurance, coordination and concentration. And because the whole body has to be stabilised, more muscle groups are used than when running on the street.

The ground and obstacles train not only physical endurance but also strength, coordination and concentration.

The surface changes from soft paths, natural and root paths to meadows and grassy fields. You run through streambeds or along hiking trails. Sometimes you follow well-trodden paths, sometimes you go cross-country.

Trail running is not about kilometres and times, but rather about the experience, the adventure and the challenge. The basic rule is: the journey is the destination!

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In contrast to classic jogging, you need a little more equipment for trail running. The basis is, of course, special trail running shoes, suitable clothing and food. Depending on the chosen route, further equipment is recommended:

• Trail running shoes
• If necessary, light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 litres) with rain cover
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• If necessary, special running socks 
• Clothing adapted to the weather in a multi-layer principle 
• possibly trail running shoes 
• if applicable compression strümpfe
• Rain and Sun protection 
• Supplies and drinking water 
• First aid kit 
• Pocket knife 
• Mobile phone