Trail Running Does the Body Good
March 10, 2010 – 9:59 pm
Now that we have finally made it to March, you can start thinking and planning all of those fun adventures that you and your friends want to take on this spring and summer. When you’re hard at work preserving the planet, it’s important for you to take some time out to actually enjoy it and get a little dirty…you know, remember why you’ve been changing your wasteful ways to preserve something so incredible. So taking a road trip to a mountainous region or enjoying a nearby park or forest with your friends should be one of your goals for summer 2010.
Before you actually leave for your trail running trip, it’s wise to ensure that you have the proper equipment, especially the shoes that you’re going to be wearing for hours at a time. Nothing can ruin a camping or trail adventure quicker than sore and blistered feet. Some characteristics in a trail shoe include breathability, flexibility and traction. You might already have a pair of shoes that you can use, but if you don’t, you can buy a pair that will last you for seasons to come.
Merrell Shoes specialize in outdoor functionality and safety. The Waterpro Ottowa in Dusty Olive from Merrell will give you the ability to push your trail running to limit. In addition to having the characteristics mentioned above, these shoes also have other features, which include but are not limited to antimicrobial lining, an anatomical footbed and an air cushion midsole. Shoes like these will keep you going with the rest of the pack.
Some areas you might consider visiting for the trails this year include Baltimore, Maryland; the San Francisco Bay Area; Rochester, New York; and Seattle, Washington. However, there are great running trails all over the map, so you might have one conveniently situated in your town’s backyard.








