This past Friday, I had a group of people from work ask me to come for a trail run with them. I was excited to try out some new running 'scenery' and give a BF trail run a shot. It was gorgeous outside. 60's, sunny, and with just enough wind to keep clothing from getting soggy. Conditions were perfect for my first shot at BF trail running.
Luckily for me, I decided to bring along my VFFs, just in case. I made it all of a .10 of a mile before I threw in the towel. I tried not to let it ruin the rest of my run for me but I couldn't help feeling completely defeated. BF on asphalt? No problem. BF on various terrains (i.e. grass, gravel, etc.). Check. Just couldn't hack it on this trail. The roots were absolutely killing me. When I got home I was upset with myself, thinking maybe I should have stuck it out no matter how painful the experience was or how slow I ran it.
Has anyone else had as much difficulty transitioning as I did? I'd like to know I'm not the only one out there.
Luckily for me, I decided to bring along my VFFs, just in case. I made it all of a .10 of a mile before I threw in the towel. I tried not to let it ruin the rest of my run for me but I couldn't help feeling completely defeated. BF on asphalt? No problem. BF on various terrains (i.e. grass, gravel, etc.). Check. Just couldn't hack it on this trail. The roots were absolutely killing me. When I got home I was upset with myself, thinking maybe I should have stuck it out no matter how painful the experience was or how slow I ran it.
Has anyone else had as much difficulty transitioning as I did? I'd like to know I'm not the only one out there.