I am excited to have been chosen as a member of the 2017 5
Peaks Ontario Trail Crew, which means I will be promoting the events, providing
updates, race discounts and attending all of the various trail race events in
the region.
I am super excited, because it was this series that I was
introduced to in the winter of 2014 by one of the local co-ordinators and friend Rob
Scheifley, and I have fallen in love with trail running. Running trails is so
much more rewarding than running on the roads, with nature, challenging
terrain, beautiful views and lack of motor vehicle traffic. I often lose track
of time on the trails, and find longer runs so much more relaxing and
enjoyable, and even when doing loops I don’t mind seeing the same spots more than
once (try saying that about running on the road).
With running trails, sometimes the wetter (muddier) the
better, and taking a spill can be dangerous with roots, rocks, and branches,
but again the trail is more forgiving than concrete or asphalt, and the bumps,
scratches, cuts and bruises are often worn as badges of honour, more than scars
of shame.
I encourage everyone to try running a local trail, and you
will find them of varying skills level almost everywhere, and please check out www.5peaks.com for events in your area and
stay tuned for discount codes where you can save 10% on future races.
I look forward to seeing you #runwild and challenge you to
#getofftheroad.
