I live in suburbia, a huge expanse of cookie cutter subdivisions and endless sidewalks. There aren't any "trails" that I'm aware of around here, and if there were I'd likely have to get in my car and drive somewhere to run. Sadly, I wouldn't have time for that, as I'm kinda booked raising twin 2 year olds, plus a new 4 month old.
I thought I could make (read: blaze) my own trails -- running in the swales and through as many grassy areas as I can (there are plenty), hopscotching between green areas over asphalt. Trouble with that is that it's not really running "trails," but more of a mixed-media running experience (which is probably great, at times.)
Do any of you do this, or have any tips for finding/making trails for running? Does running off-road (besides beach) "count" as trail running?
Cheers!
I thought I could make (read: blaze) my own trails -- running in the swales and through as many grassy areas as I can (there are plenty), hopscotching between green areas over asphalt. Trouble with that is that it's not really running "trails," but more of a mixed-media running experience (which is probably great, at times.)
Do any of you do this, or have any tips for finding/making trails for running? Does running off-road (besides beach) "count" as trail running?
Cheers!