{"id":19294,"date":"2020-02-13T11:34:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T10:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/?p=19294"},"modified":"2020-02-13T11:49:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T10:49:38","slug":"trail-running-equipment-what-to-take-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/blog\/trail-running-equipment-what-to-take-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Trail Running Equipment \u2013 What to Take with You"},"content":{"rendered":"

So far, Frank Bauknecht has told you all about what trail running involves<\/a> and shared his tips on how to run correctly off the beaten path<\/a>. But do you also know what trail running equipment you should never leave home without? No? Then read on for Franky Bauknecht\u2019s top tips.<\/p>\n

First-hand knowledge \u2013 tips for you from Franky Bauknecht<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The right trail running gear \u2013 essential items to take with you:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Trail running shoes \u2013 type dependent on trail <\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • You should choose your trail running shoes according to the terrain, distance and weather. These days there are specialist shoes for short distances with less cushioning, ones with more cushioning for long distances, and water-repellent or waterproof shoes for running in bad weather. In some cases, the treads on the soles are also designed for different kinds of terrain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Waterproof clothing \u2013 light, windproof and warm \u2013 and a hat, scarf, and gloves<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • When you\u2019re on a long run or out in mountainous terrain, weather conditions can often change suddenly. Therefore, it\u2019s always important to have appropriate clothing with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \"\"Spare clothes such as a shirt, trousers and socks<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • A spare set of clothes is also highly recommended. If you take a long break, have an injury or your transport home takes a long time, you can then put a fresh set of dry clothes on. This will help your body retain heat and protect you from catching a cold and getting ill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Poles \u2013 preferably adjustable as you need different lengths for uphill and downhill stretches<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Because different lengths are needed when running uphill and downhill, it is advisable to have variable-length poles. The poles should reduce down to a sensible pack size to allow you to stow them away in or on your backpack when you\u2019re not using them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Backpack with hydration bladder or water bottles, with weight well distributed<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          • A backpack is always useful for storing whatever you take with you. It\u2019s vital to make sure you have enough liquid at all times. That\u2019s why a hydration pack with incorporated storage is the best bet for trail running.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            First aid kit with rescue blanket<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            • There\u2019s always the possibility you could get injured when you\u2019re running in difficult terrain. It\u2019s a good idea to carry a first aid kit with dressings and plasters. You should also have a foil rescue blanket with you at all times, as you cannot assume that help will come straight away. What\u2019s more, the weather can change too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Enough food and drink, cell phone and map<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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              • Food and drink are extremely important on long tours, so it\u2019s better to make sure you take too much than not enough. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting dehydrated along the way. Safety should always come before trying to reduce weight. You should also tell someone where you\u2019re going and roughly how long you\u2019ll be away. A cell phone and map are important paraphernalia you should have with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Whenever you\u2019re doing something fun, your health should come first. And always remember: when you\u2019re running on trails or in mountainous terrain, it\u2019s very different to going for a run around the block!<\/p>\n

                With Franky\u2019s checklist of trail running gear, you\u2019re ready to go ? Have fun!<\/p>\n

                Source<\/u>: SPORT education\/events, Frank Bauknecht<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                So far, Frank Bauknecht has told you all about what trail running involves and shared his tips on how to run correctly off the beaten path. But do you also know what trail running equipment you should never leave home without? No? Then read on for Franky Bauknecht\u2019s top tips. First-hand knowledge \u2013 tips for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":19276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[338,508,527,365,430],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19294\/"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post\/"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5\/"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments\/?post=19294"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19294\/revisions\/"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19304,"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19294\/revisions\/19304\/"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19276\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/?parent=19294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/?post=19294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags\/?post=19294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}