Trail running is unpredictable. Weather changes. Bodies change. Plans fall apart. And sometimes, even when you do everything “right,” things still go wrong. In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I talk about what happens when something scary or traumatic happens on the trail and how you find your way back instead of letting fear take the thing you love. This isn’t a fear-based safety episode. It’s a real conversation about preparation, perspective, and rebuilding trust with yourself after a ha...
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Trail running is unpredictable. Weather changes. Bodies change. Plans fall apart. And sometimes, even when you do everything “right,” things still go wrong. In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I talk about what happens when something scary or traumatic happens on the trail and how you find your way back instead of letting fear take the thing you love. This isn’t a fear-based safety episode. It’s a real conversation about preparation, perspective, and rebuilding trust with yourself after a ha...
Episode 2: Start where your feet are: How to actually begin trail running
Dirt Nap Diaries
18 minutes
4 months ago
Episode 2: Start where your feet are: How to actually begin trail running
Thinking about starting trail running but not sure where to begin? In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I share the story of my very first group trail run (spoiler: I rolled my ankle), plus how my athlete Amanda faced her fear of running in the dark with a headlamp. You’ll hear real-world beginner trail running tips you can’t just Google — from managing nerves to staying safe around wildlife — and how to find the joy that keeps you coming back. Whether you’re new to trail running, returning a...
Dirt Nap Diaries
Trail running is unpredictable. Weather changes. Bodies change. Plans fall apart. And sometimes, even when you do everything “right,” things still go wrong. In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I talk about what happens when something scary or traumatic happens on the trail and how you find your way back instead of letting fear take the thing you love. This isn’t a fear-based safety episode. It’s a real conversation about preparation, perspective, and rebuilding trust with yourself after a ha...
