Cardio Done Right: Trail Running

If your cardio workout is long and boring, then maybe you’re just not doing it right.

Let me guess, you’re probably running or cycling on a machine in the gym. Yeah, that’s boring. Maybe you’re running along the streets in your neighbourhood. Slightly better, but still dull.

Try trail running.

I find I can run for hours on a trail - it’s long and exciting. I can feel the anticipation building as soon as I decide I’m going to run some trails.

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Half marathon

On December 4, three weeks after getting hit by a car, I ran the Las Vegas half-marathon in 1:44:11.

I was very nervous about how my shoulder would hold up, but it was ok.  I had to run with my left elbow held tightly against my ribs to limit movement in the AC joint, and as soon as the race was over I headed to the medical tent for an ice pack to prevent excessive swelling.

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Vegas Half Marathon

On December 4, three weeks after getting hit by a car, I ran the Las Vegas half-marathon in 1:44:11.

I was very nervous about how my shoulder would hold up, but it was ok. I had to run with my left elbow held tightly against my ribs to limit movement in the AC joint, and as soon as the race was over I headed to the medical tent for an ice pack to prevent excessive swelling.

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