I’m a huge fan of trail running for so many reasons. It’s peaceful in the woods, all those hills are great for toning your quads and booty, the shade is cooler and protects you from UV rays, and the soft dirt is easier on your joints than pavement. I also love that unlike the gym, I don’t have to wait in line or be tied to time limits, so I can run whenever I want for as long as my feet will carry me. Running in the woods also means I can bring my

pooch along. As if I needed another reason to love trail running, research shows that choosing the trail over the treadmill or pavement burns 10 percent more calories . That’s because the terrain tends to be uneven, there are hills to conquer, and also obstacles to jump over. So if you’ve been loving the treadmill because you’re trying to avoid the Summer heat, now is the perfect time to make the switch and hit the trails.

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Another Reason to Trail Run: Increased Calorie Burn