Trail Running Might Be the Secret to Happiness – Here’s How You Can Maximize It.
Trail running has tons of mood-boosting benefits. Here are three ways you can harness them to the betterment of your mental health.
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Megan Flanagan
Megan Flanagan is a UESCA, USATF, & Lydiard certified running coach, ACE personal trainer, and the Founder of Strong Runner Chicks, an online women’s running platform and podcast. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and Nutrition, Master’s in Public Health, and offers virtual run and strength coaching.
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