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Originally Posted by willravel
I'm considering getting back into a running routine of some kind in the near future. I've run before, but usually only on a track. Nearby, there are trails that run through a forest, and they include some excellent inclines (something I'm interested in). My question is two fold: 1) What kinds of running should I be doing with inconsistant ground incline and decline? Should I sprint up? 2) Do normal running shoes (I wear New Balance) work in this situation, or should I get something better equipt to deakling with running over rocky terrain?
My main goal is general improvement of my cardiovascular system, and also managing my metabolism (keeping off excess fat, being efficient at digesting what I eat in how well the nutrients are distributed).
Muchos gracius!!
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To meet your overall goals, try and build up to a 30 minute routine of continuous running. Your regular New Balance should be fine, unless it is an area that gets wet then you may want to consider a cross trainer shoe. With running I have found that just because you are going downhill doesn't make it easier. I love the idea of running on a trail, less stress on your joints each step. I would also suggest buying a heart rate monitor. You want to try and get your heart rate around 150 bpm during exercise and do it for 30 minutes. Since you are getting back in to running, you may want to work up to the 30 minutes, what ever you can do. Push yourself, but don't kill yourself in the process.