* Aim 75% of your normal speed
* Running trails helps improve balance
* Wear trail shoes
* When you first begin, only do about 10-15 minutes to get your ankles used to the extra work
* Lift toes a slightly bit higher than in road running
* Keep eyes about 10 feet ahead of you
* Walk if approaching tricky obstacle
* Stay to right of trail
* In races, carry your own water and refill at aide stations
* Drink with bottle to your side, so you can keep your eyes on the road
* If you see a branch in front of you, put your hand out and prepare to push it away
* Eat a light meal 2 hours before run
* Bring ID, cash,cell phone
*High cadence and short steps
* Pass on the left
* Make people aware you are passing, 'on your left'
* Go through puddles and not around them
* Place bibs on your thigh area, not your chest
* At a trail race, there might be some chattering runners
* Take care of chaffing early on before they become a big deal
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