A great Friday afternoon “destressing” trail run in Williams Lake. The Fox Mountain trails are wicked for biking and running – great workout with fantastic views over “the Puddle”.

In this episode of the Running Raw Project: The Northfield Mountain Race in Northfield, MA has served as the New England Trail Running Championships for the past few years and attracts the best trail runners from around the country… Another great video.

The North Face – Get Inspired! Try Trail Running. Great video, inspirational, be sure to check it out.

Top trail runners Karl Melzer and Scott Mason talk about how to be more efficient running downhill.

Choosing trails for trail running depends on the runner’s skill level and time frame, where a beginner might choose a flatter trail and an advanced runner might opt for a hillier path. Find a trail perfect for a given running skill level with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.

I took my huaraches out to Hansen Dam in Los Angeles and put them through some thorough testing today. I ran about 10 miles on the rockiest trails I could find. My 5mm thick, four ounce Vibram-rubber soled sandals worked perfectly.

You can usually trust indigenous design when it comes to active footwear. These sandals and others similar have been around for 1000s of years, and I know why. They have no frills, just exactly what you need and not a bit more. Elegant design.

What I am also finding is that nothing gets trapped under the foot. The strapping system is the very minimum, and with no straps and other excess, the stones, sand, etc, don’t stay in.