On the road again

Diversify your running routine

God help me, I’m becoming a roadrunner again.

It’s not like I wanted this for myself. I was perfectly content to live in a world when I ran alone in the woods for the rest of my days with nary a worry or care. Yet, here I am, logging metronomic splits on a crowded commuter path for mile after endless mile. 

What a weird turn of events this has been. For years, I swore my feet would never again run on asphalt. Not when I could lose myself in nature. Now, I’m about to extol the virtues of high leg turnover and an efficient running economy. 

Honestly, there’s a lot to be said for incorporating both roads and trails into your routine. When you combine the best qualities of road running with all that trail running has to offer, you might find a richer running experience.