Always been an on-road or treadmill type of runner? Have you ever considered taking up a notch and trying to run off-road?
Trail running is a sports activity that combines running and hiking on the unpaved surface of mud, stone, sand, and dirt. But it rewards you greatly with stunning views Malaysia can offer.
Away from the busy city road, traffic pollution, and uneven road. Nothing beats a good run through the woods, the smell of trees and dew water, majestic mountain views, or flowing river streams. It’s as much therapy as it is exercise.
So, here’s the best trail running gear in 2022 you can consider, no matter what your day out on the trails brings.
1. Trail Running Shoe
Undoubtedly the most important piece of gear for trail runners is proper footwear. This means matching the type of running shoes with the kind of terrain you’re running.
Among the best-performing trail running shoes for all-terrain trails, Salomon Sense Ride 4 is the go-to. Its midsole foam delivers a comfortably cushioned ride without sacrificing technical performance over rocky and rooted grounds. Truly a true jack-of-all-trails shoe.
2. Trail Running GPS Watch
Investing in a good GPS watch is so important, that it’s easy to get lost when trail running. One wrong turn could turn a 10-minute run into a 1-hour run.
The Garmin Fenix 6 is a do-all GPS watch for all types of trail runners. It takes every standard GPS watch feature such as distance tracking, pace, and heart rate. With additional elevation data, navigation, and the ability to preprogram routes to help you never get lost again.
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3. Trail Running Clothes
If you’re going to spend any time running in the mountains or in variable weather, an emergency wind shell is a must. You’ll need one that is water resistant, light, excellent wind protection, and packable. You can consider getting Patagonia Airshed Pullover or the Black Diamond’s Distance Wind Shell which are great options in the market.
4. Trail Running Sunglasses
Yes, those oversized running sunglasses. It can look ridiculous to some, but they serve a great purpose to keep you safe.
Try out the Julbo Fury Sunglasses, it’s full sun coverage, are lightweight, and don’t fog up.
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5. Trail Running Hydration Pack / Race Vests
As you advance further into trail running and being on the trails for a longer period of time, you will find carrying a race vest comes in handy. It helps to keep necessary items for you to keep going longer, such as snacks, water, wind jacket, phone, and others.
A hydration pack or a race vest is probably very familiar to you, you may have seen runners wearing these running backpacks.
One of the best out there is the Ultimate Direction Race Vest 5.0. It has the versatility of pockets, adjustable fit for comfort, and is lightweight.
We hope this trail running gear guide has helped you think about the key items of clothing you should consider when deciding what to wear for trail running, as having many of these should make your runs more enjoyable and enable you to run further, longer, and more comfortably. Importantly, not to stress too much and enjoy the journey if you’re new to trail running.
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