TRAIL RUNNING FOR BEGINNERS!

Hi just wondering what watch you used in this video

Thanks dude

I think it's great advice to look at "time spent running" instead of "distance/pace" metrics!
The difference between my road half-marathon and my trail half-marathon times are so spectacular that it's not even the same person or activity!

minimalist shoes are the only way to trail run imho

I've only run on concrete. I've never done a trail in my life but there's a trail race coming up that I want to try.

Any recommendations for a good watch?

Great video

Thanks,Ben! I‘m planning to start trail running for a while, but now I will give it a go. See you on the trails!

Interesting tips. I'm just starting with trail running this year, so this video has been helpful. Thanks for sharing!

Really well made video and great content too

Great video.. thanks mate...here in Australia we take a snake bite kit too....yikes. 🐍

Thanks love those trails

Would love a video on how you plan your runs/holidays abroad? Do you go places specifically to run?

Great video Ben

No mention of FRA?

Fab film Ben! Trail running is the best ever, I run a whole channel about it! It would be great to interview you sometime! :)

We'd love it if you could join our race in November 2023 in Oman.

We have lots of shorter running club organised trail races in South Yorkshire as well.

I’m new to trail running at the grand old age of 60, but have completed 2 events on the south coast run by Big Feat Events and thoroughly recommend them. The real bonus is the great food choice at the aid stations 👍

I’m a road runner but my favourite race is the 3 forts challenge. Look it up people it’s fantastic

Hi Ben, Just wanted to say that after watching your reviews, i purchased the Asics Novablast 3's to trial... Can say they are exceptional shoes! So supportive and comfortable. Also cheaper than the Gel Nimbus 25 so happy days :) Hope you are well! Thank you for the videos too. As someone who has been running for 2 months now, the content has been inspirational. Lost 22lbs and am seeing very noticeable results in my timings and conditioning.

Great summary, I would add take some photos, it's amazing what you might see and even running on the same trails the changing seasons mean you never know what you'll get on a run. I've seen frogs, foxes, hedgehogs and snakes just in the UK!

Think we need to see you do a video of the 3 peaks fell race next year!

Thanks Ben, great video as always. I'm doing a trail half in July and using your level 2 HM training plan. Planning to do the speed sessions on the road and everything else on trails. Should I just do the easy runs for an equivalent length of time as if I was running on the road and not worry about pace and distance?

favourite trail routes around London? (or easily accessible via public transport)
well done in LDN Marthon btw!

I think this is a great video. I would also say leave the competitive road running attitude at home.

Fellow trail runners are pleased you are there in the elements with the views, and will say 'well done', and check you are ok on the way round rather than focusing on themselves all the time.

Also, trail running is strategic, and working out your strategy is one of the fun bits.

Ben your videos are the best. Discovered trail running during the pandemic and fell in love with it. So much more fun and less demanding than road running. As for trail shoes I’d say never pay full price for the latest model pick up last year’s discounted for eg just bought Hoka Challenger 6 for £70 the new V7 is £130.

Thanks for the great tips 👍🏻👍🏻

How do you keep your feet dry to avoid blisters? I’ve recently started hiking in type A hiking shoes (which are below ankle shoes, instead of type B/C mountain boots) and they got wet 5k into the hike due to a puddle that was impossible to avoid. Needless to say I got some juicy blisters during the remaining 30k’s 😅

Love the trails I just have zero sense of direction so need to stick to well marked ones 😂.

Very good tips 👌pretty much everything I've learnt over the past five years

I think trail running around here got me to many places nearby that I would never have seen otherwise. My wife, born here, never did. That 10 - 15 K radius of activity that became accessible was eye opening. In country areas people may get suspicious when they see you walking up to their farm... "What's he want?", but when they see that you're a crazy runner, it's OK.
What I most appreciate is when I find a new route and I hear people say something like: "It's the crazy old guy from (name of village)". Greetings from Thailand.

Trail running > road running

Exactly what I needed, as I will do a maratrail in 2 weeks an I'm not completely ready yet..😅 Thanks for the tips!

Looking for a decent trail marathon to fill the gap before Chicago right now!

I love the trail content! Fingers crossed we see more of Sarah in the near future too if you’re both training for distance/trails. Great job in London!

For anyone in the north West; the Peak District is an amazing playground with Edale being the crown and also easily accessible via the train (Manchester to Shefield). Would recommend the great ridge (Hope [train] to Mam Tor), Grindleford [train] to Bamford [train] via Stanage edge and Ladybower reservoir, Disley [train] to Macclesfield [bus/trian] via the Gritstone trail, Macclesfield forest [bus]. Then for Cheshire you have the Sandstone trail starting at Frodsham [train], goes to Delamere [train], to Tarpoley/Beeston castle [bus] and Whitchurch [train]. Delamere forest is a brilliant introduction to trail running, very easy and the there is a massive cafe (called the welcome centre) in the middle. Finally you have Church Stretton [train] in the Shropshire Hills region where the hills are not too high but again are very scenic. Easiest route is to go up to Pole Bank and then along the ridge to Little Stretton, have a nice pub lunch and then walk/run back up to Church Stretton :)

Really helpful, thank you.

Great timing ben, just signed up for a 17k im Grasmere in june. Did Manchester a couple of weeks ago and struggling with recovery a bit so nice to have something to look forward to!

Rumour has it Sarah is going to upload a video in 2023. Not sure who started the rumour, but that's what I heard.

I’d highly recommend The Lap as a fantastic entry level trail Ultra and Lakeland Trails for a whole host of distances in the Lake District. Stunning routes and amazing support.

I'm from Durban in South Africa where the Comrades finishes...what's your race plan? Would love to hear more about your prep for it

Ben, just wanted to comment to thank you for your beginner program available through your website. Did my first ever marathon today. Had been hoping to finish somewhere in the 4hour 30 - 4 hour 40 range but managed 4.18. So thank you! Your videos have really helped build my enthusiasm for getting out and doing the training the last few months.

Yes, you message Mark Lewis and ask to borrow his dog Nixon.

I apologize, I just realized I wasn’t subscribed ✅

Wish we saw more of Sarah either here or on her own channel

Komoot is a great app for planning trails. Use a lot as I live in the Chilterns and there are hundreds of miles of potential routes.

Trial running = SALOMON 😂😂❤