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?
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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?
Ask the Trail Sisters!
What is your favorite form of cross-training during the winter months?
When should you give in and turn around and when should you push through?
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?
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?
I’m running a 100 miler this summer and am looking for a good headlamp suggestion. What works best for you?
Am I prone to infections or a UTI if I don’t wear underwear during my runs?
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?
Any thoughts on how to escape the mental frustrations of gaining a few pounds over the winter months?
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?
Can you share a motivating tip to help me tackle my run after work when it’s already dark?
Have any of you used a GPS device? If so, is there one you can recommend (and why that one)?
What do I do if I run into a mountain lion or a bear on the trails?
Do you have any tips on getting past the cramps or discomfort?
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?
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?
Ask the Trail Sisters!
What is your favorite form of cross-training during the winter months?
When should you give in and turn around and when should you push through?
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?
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?
I’m running a 100 miler this summer and am looking for a good headlamp suggestion. What works best for you?
Am I prone to infections or a UTI if I don’t wear underwear during my runs?
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?
Any thoughts on how to escape the mental frustrations of gaining a few pounds over the winter months?
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?
Can you share a motivating tip to help me tackle my run after work when it’s already dark?
Have any of you used a GPS device? If so, is there one you can recommend (and why that one)?
What do I do if I run into a mountain lion or a bear on the trails?
Do you have any tips on getting past the cramps or discomfort?
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?