Trail running is healthier because you are running on a natural and cushioned surface, not pounding the pavement repetitively.
Trail running is great. I run in one of our state forests that is fairly steep, the hills really kick your ass. Heading up this afternoon.
I tried doing the running thing on treadmills, tracks and asphalt only to end up with shin splints. I don`t have this problem with trail running?
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Like you said, it must be the natural cushioned surface.
BTW, hilarious reading about bbers bitching about narcissists, oh the irony. Great thread OP, this place is entertaining for sure.