A number of my running friends have been trying to convince me to run trails. My main concern with the trails is my (then) weak ankles and how easily I roll them. After almost 3 months of training in the NB Minimus shoes, though, I feel like my balance and ankle strength has improved. I ran the PQ canyon last Saturday at glacial speeds and yesterday and today at a slightly (but not much) faster pace. Trails definitely offer a different running experience, with the unevenness of the ground, the elevation changes, rodents.. makes it feel more like you're out in nature without cars zooming past or honking at you. I enjoy feeling the rocks beneath my feet with the minimalist shoes.
I thought of ways to improve my trail running pace:
1. Keep running trails - probably the most obvious solution.
2. More hill training - Normal hills kill me. Add rocky/slippery terrain and I become overly cautious going up and more so going down.
3. Run with people - This has been my biggest issue with running. I'm greedy, I like running alone. I have successfully upped my pace with some dedication and my Garmin, but I think with the trails, I'll need someone to push me.
Time to step outside of my comfort zone.
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