Trail Running | GTN's Ultimate Guide To Getting Started

Trail running is a great way to train for triathlon! Varying the terrain you run on can keep tri training fun and exciting whilst developing your running skills. Subscribe to GTN: http://gtn.io/SubscribetoGTN Check out the GTN Shop: http://gtn.io/2l Trail running is fun and varied but has also has many merits to be included in your triathlon training plan. This is especially true if you are heading into the winter months and want to mix up your training. Trail running has many benefits including: - Becoming a natural fartlek session as the surface and incline vary throughout your run. - Practising the ability to change you cadence and contact time throughout a run. - Reducing the impact on your joints as well as teaching your body to stabilise on uneven terrain. You will need some slightly different gear if you are going to start trail running. This includes some offroad shoes to give you more grip whilst on the trails. As well as this it is a good idea to take a map/phone/GPS to avoid getting lost. Make sure to watch the full video for the rest of GTN's top trail running tips ? Get out on the trails and enjoy! If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link ? http://gtn.io/2k Watch more on GTN... ? How To Run Uphill - http://gtn.io/RunUphill ? 4 Essential Swim Workouts - http://gtn.io/SwimWorkouts The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the best triathlon YouTube channel, with videos for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned Ironman racers to first timers – and everyone in between. With the help of our pro and Olympic medal winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge Beat your PB with record-breaking expertise Get the best from your bike and gear with pro know-how In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media every week Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete. Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Cervelo bikes: http://gtn.io/cervelo Assos of Switzerland clothing: http://gtn.io/Assos KASK helmets: http://gtn.io/kask Park Tool: http://gtn.io/parktool Profile Design: http://gtn.io/profiledesign Zipp wheels: http://gtn.io/zipp Quarq powermeters: http://gtn.io/quarq Polar: http://gtn.io/polar Vision wheels: http://gtn.io/vision Continental: http://gtn.io/continental Team Bath: http://gtn.io/TeamBath YouTube Channel - http://gtn.io/YouTube Facebook - http://gtn.io/Facebook Instagram - http://gtn.io/Instagram Twitter - http://gtn.io/Twitter Google+ - http://gtn.io/GooglePlus Strava Club - http://gtn.io/stravaclub