Trail running can be intimidating. I still vividly remember my first trail run in North Vancouver. I went out with two friends, one of which who knew the route and “led” us. I started the run/hike feeling completely lost in the wilderness, wondering where exactly she was taking us, feeling a little scared and nervous.
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One of the obvious realities of being a runner is that the harder we work, the more energy our bodies burn; thus the more energy we need to replace in order to feed the engine. The ironic twist to that equation is that the harder we work, the more reluctant our body is to absorb the calories it requires. The science is pretty clear; at the pointy end of the output spectrum, our stomach goes offline (to spare blood for use in our legs), and both the quantity and form of calories that we can process becomes limited.
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Thank you to everyone who is joining us for the 30×30 challenge! Today is the day, so if you haven't already gotten out there… quit reading this and go run! Now!
For everyone else, we understand if you're sitting on the fence. You want to join the challenge, but there's a pocket of fear or doubt in your mind that's holding you back. Well guess what? That's great! The fear of a challenge is good. We all need a bit of healthy fear in our lives to push us out of our comfort zone, and help us grow as athletes and as people. Embrace that fear. Use it to push you out the door each day.