ASK TS : Solo Adventure Precautions
I enjoy adventuring on the trails (both hiking and running) but am always doing it solo. What do you do to keep yourself safe, or what precautions do you take?
February 18, 2021
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Ask the Trail Sisters was created to help educate and empower community members by supplying suggestions, tips, and advice. Our panel of 18 experts provide their knowledge to answer your questions. Read the articles below to learn more, and if you have a question please ask it!
Winter Cross-Training
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What is your favorite form of cross-training during the winter months?
January 23, 2020
Stomach Cramps
When should you give in and turn around and when should you push through?
June 26, 2018
Discomfort vs. Injury
How do you know when you should legitimately call it quits from a hard fall/nagging injury vs. sucking it up and continuing the race?
May 8, 2018
Moving Up in Race Distances
How will I know when my body is ready to jump from the half marathon to the 50k, or the 50k to the 50 mile?
April 18, 2018
Headlamp Suggestions
I’m running a 100 miler this summer and am looking for a good headlamp suggestion. What works best for you?
April 4, 2018
No Underwear No Problems?
Am I prone to infections or a UTI if I don’t wear underwear during my runs?
March 13, 2018
Training When Sick
Do you still train when you feel a cold coming on or when you are mildly sick? How do you know when to call it quits?
March 6, 2018
Fighting the Fear of Fat
Any thoughts on how to escape the mental frustrations of gaining a few pounds over the winter months?
February 6, 2018
Hella Warm Running Jackets
I dread Montana winters, they are freezing cold, but I still do my best to get out and run. What are your favorite winter running jackets?
January 16, 2018
Motivation to Run in the Dark
Can you share a motivating tip to help me tackle my run after work when it’s already dark?
January 2, 2018
Ask the Trail Sisters: GPS Devices
Have any of you used a GPS device? If so, is there one you can recommend (and why that one)?
December 28, 2017
Animal Encounters
What do I do if I run into a mountain lion or a bear on the trails?
October 18, 2017
Running on My Period
Do you have any tips on getting past the cramps or discomfort?
September 13, 2017
Trail Bathroom Breaks
Do you have any suggestions of what I can do to help calm my stomach or can recommend any foods that might neutralize the battle in my tummy?
September 6, 2017
ASK TS : Solo Adventure Precautions
I enjoy adventuring on the trails (both hiking and running) but am always doing it solo. What do you do to keep yourself safe, or what precautions do you take?
February 18, 2021
Winter Cross-Training
Ask the Trail Sisters!
What is your favorite form of cross-training during the winter months?
January 23, 2020
Stomach Cramps
When should you give in and turn around and when should you push through?
June 26, 2018
Discomfort vs. Injury
How do you know when you should legitimately call it quits from a hard fall/nagging injury vs. sucking it up and continuing the race?
May 8, 2018
Moving Up in Race Distances
How will I know when my body is ready to jump from the half marathon to the 50k, or the 50k to the 50 mile?
April 18, 2018
Headlamp Suggestions
I’m running a 100 miler this summer and am looking for a good headlamp suggestion. What works best for you?
April 4, 2018
No Underwear No Problems?
Am I prone to infections or a UTI if I don’t wear underwear during my runs?
March 13, 2018
Training When Sick
Do you still train when you feel a cold coming on or when you are mildly sick? How do you know when to call it quits?
March 6, 2018
Fighting the Fear of Fat
Any thoughts on how to escape the mental frustrations of gaining a few pounds over the winter months?
February 6, 2018
Hella Warm Running Jackets
I dread Montana winters, they are freezing cold, but I still do my best to get out and run. What are your favorite winter running jackets?
January 16, 2018
Motivation to Run in the Dark
Can you share a motivating tip to help me tackle my run after work when it’s already dark?
January 2, 2018
Ask the Trail Sisters: GPS Devices
Have any of you used a GPS device? If so, is there one you can recommend (and why that one)?
December 28, 2017
Animal Encounters
What do I do if I run into a mountain lion or a bear on the trails?
October 18, 2017
Running on My Period
Do you have any tips on getting past the cramps or discomfort?
September 13, 2017
Trail Bathroom Breaks
Do you have any suggestions of what I can do to help calm my stomach or can recommend any foods that might neutralize the battle in my tummy?
September 6, 2017
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