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What sets trail running apart from your everyday road running is your focus. Rather than thinking about hitting your PB or queuing up the perfect playlist to match your stride, getting off-road is all about being immersed in your environment. From the ever-changing terrain under your feet to the…

Bikes are a valuable means of transportation today. First and most importantly, bikes are good for the environment. Taking your bike instead of a car helps reduce carbon emissions. Second, bikes keep you fit. Riding even a few days per week is good for your cardiovascular and overall health.

If you’ve ever woken up with burning quads the day after a hilly race, you can probably blame all the downhill pounding. Although running uphill may feel more difficult from a cardio perspective, going downhill well is challenging—and a lot harder on your body.