Mastering the Road to Trail Running Transition
From choosing the right shoes to navigating terrain changes, here's how to switch between road and trail running.
Author
Megan Flanagan MPH CPT
Megan Flanagan is a running and strength coach with a passion for empowering humans to find the athlete within themselves.
She started an organization called Strong Runner Chicks to help educate, empower, and connect female distance runners, including a podcast, online social media community, and retreats. She now hosts a podcast, Wellbeing on Purpose where she explores pursuits in and outside of sport that improve our lives, our communities, and the world around us. When not writing or coaching, you can find Megan running the trails of Colorado with friends or sipping coffee over a nonfiction read with her goldendoodle.
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My Stories
How to Maximize Winter Training for Peak Performance
Elite athletes and coaches share their best strategies for cross-training, reflection, and a proactive off-season to build a strong foundation for the year ahead
Exploring the Connection Between Mental Health and High Altitude
For World Mental Health Day, we look into emerging studies that connect mental health and high altitude. The findings might surprise you.
Debunking 7 Common Recovery Myths for Trail and Ultrarunners
From ice baths to chocolate milk, there are a lot of recovery myths out there. Before you buy $800 compression pants, here’s what you should know about the science of recovery.
Building Your Strength Base: How Base Building Applies on and off the Trails
Can the famous “base building” concept apply to your strength routine, too?
The Secrets to Success of Cross-Training for Trail and Ultrarunners
Three trail athletes share their best cross-training tips on when, why, and how to incorporate other sports into your routine
How To Treat and Prevent Trail Running Blisters
How to manage this ongoing challenge for trail and ultrarunners
Top Mistakes Trail Runners Make In Training
Four experienced runners and coaches share their biggest mistakes and lessons learned in trail and ultrarunning
Are You Running with Foot Pain? Here’s What You Need to Know
How to address common foot ailments and injuries in trail running
5 Strength Training Myths for Trail Runners (and the Truth Behind Them)
Bulking up? Only lifting heavy? Avoiding soreness? How is your strength routine (0r lack thereof) holding your trail running back.
What Is Pelvic Tilt And How Can It Affect Your Running? Here’s The Science.
Pelvic tilt isn't always something that needs to be fixed, but understanding it can help you run stronger. Here's what you need to know.
Could flywheel training be the key to getting stronger? Here’s the science.
Learn more about this newly researched form of strength training that’s providing promising results for trail runners.