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For the correct practice of this sport, it is necessary that we use appropriate clothing and accessories for running and trail so that they make it as easy as possible for us to carry out this sport and avoid injuries during its practice.
Running is the term currently used to refer to continuous running. It is a sport that anyone can do and is practiced outdoors. It is a discipline that has significantly increased its followers in recent years due to the physical and mental benefits it brings to the body, since it does not require a large financial investment to start practicing it.
It is usually practiced in parks, on the street, on the beach, etc. And, although it does not require a large initial investment, appropriate footwear and clothing are recommended, as well as the use of stopwatches and other elements, very accessible materials compared to other sports.
Both the term running and trail refer to the practice of continuous running, however running refers to practicing the activity in the city, parks and similar areas and trail refers to doing this activity in the mountains. For this reason, there are significant differences when practicing these two sports:
The practice of running supposes benefits such as:
In the same way, the trail has all the benefits of a continuous race, but in the high mountains, therefore, to the benefits already mentioned, the following must be added:
The thermal clothing that we use should be part of the first layer of clothing that we are putting on. It must be breathable so that it quickly removes sweat from our body while the thermal properties of the clothing keep us feeling warm.
It is recommended that these thermal clothing items are elastic and adapt perfectly to our body, they will be especially useful if they are compressive since to all the previous benefits will be added that of enhancing blood flow.
Garment especially necessary in winter, since during this season of the year it will be necessary that we have more specific clothing that protects us from rain, cold and wind. These jackets will be light and breathable and will normally be made with waterproof fabrics to avoid getting wet on rainy days. Runners also use windbreakers a lot, especially if they have a hood.
Another option that they can also opt for is that of vests that will provide greater mobility in the arms, however jackets are often used more.
Shorts are usually the garment that runners bet on the most, however when temperatures drop it is recommended that long tights be used. Whichever option you choose, they must be clothing made with light fabrics and that facilitate our movement.
We will find different options depending on the needs of the runners:
It will be a fundamental garment to protect the feet. They must be made of breathable materials, which are not very thick if we are going to practice running and a little thicker in the case of trail running. They usually have a reinforcement in the part of the fingers and an extra support in the heel.
Some runners, on the other hand, prefer to wear compression socks and stockings in order to prevent muscle vibration from occurring.
They are a compression stocking, it serves to allow the musculature to be more protected from impacts and vibrations, preventing it from suffering fibrillar breaks and delaying fatigue. They are usually used in winter more in winter since they provide the extra protection from the cold, but we can find runners who use it throughout the year.
There are various models: with or without covering the foot, long or short and even recovery, which are indicated for use after a race.
This accessory has become an essential for running in the mountains, especially if we talk about long distances. But it is not an accessory without more, but it can give us great benefits and help us improve performance since it provides greater stability during the race, reduces joint damage and involves the upper body more, releasing tension in the legs.
We can find poles of different sizes, which will depend on our height, and different materials: aluminum is recommended if we are looking for a heavy, durable and cheaper pole or, on the contrary, we can find it in carbon if what we are looking for is a light and manageable cane, but we will have to take into account that it will be more expensive.
This accessory has two main functions: to protect from the sun's rays and to prevent all the sweat from our head from falling on our forehead and in our eyes. Therefore, it is a fundamental accessory with high temperatures with the aim of reducing the sensation of heat as much as possible.
They must be made of breathable and light materials. Some even have the ability to absorb heat, leaving the head as dry as possible. An important detail of this accessory is the fastening to the head, which is why it is important that it has velcro or elastic bands and two closures that allow us to fully customize the fastening.
Choosing one or the other will depend on our taste: the cap completely protects our heads from the sun, preventing our scalp from burning, for example, but the visor will give us less heat by not completely covering our heads. .
They are the best option to keep our hands free during training so that if we stumble during the race, we have our hands free to protect ourselves in the fall.
When choosing one or the other, we must take into account the distance that we are going to travel and the number of elements that we are going to store in it. However, the first characteristic that we have to look for is that it does not weigh much and that it fits us well so that it does not move a lot or fall off during training.
It is recommended that they be made of durable, waterproof and breathable materials.
They are the ideal complement to cover long distances, since it is necessary during these workouts to keep ourselves continuously hydrated and with energy. They have a water storage system, where we can also store another liquid such as isotonic drinks and inside there will be a very fine tube through which we can drink without having to stop our race.
When choosing them, we will have to take into account the amount of storage, enough to have hydration throughout the race, but without going too far to avoid carrying a lot of weight on the back in a way that could cause injuries. We will have to take into account the fabric and the material that makes it up, breathable fabrics that absorb sweat so that the back is dry at all times and doesn't get hot either.