Welcome to the Running Explain podcast. I'm Elizabeth, a marathoner, running coach, and answer seeker.

When I became a new runner at the age of 29, I had so many questions, but it felt like I was on my

own to figure all of the answers. So now I'm here to answer all your running questions to help make

you a better, smarter,

faster runner. There's no question too simple and no topic too complex. So let's get started.

Are you curious about dipping your toe in the trail of possibilities? Are you looking at trail

runners and trail races and going, I think I might want to do that,

but I kind of don't know how to get started.

This conversation with my guest to speak Elizabeth Jansen, AML of Elizabeth Healthy Life,

is all about how to get started with trail running.

Why it's different from road running, how it's different from road running, the different things

you might need to know before you start your trail running career.

Yes, you can both road and trail run and race at the same time, but of course, there are some

things you need to consider depending on what you are specifically training for in any given cycle.

So Elizabeth is a multi-time lead film marathon finisher. She is also an ultra runner. She still runs regular

races though and that's why this conversation I think is going to be really relevant to a lot of

people who are not wanting to give up road running entirely, but do want to learn more about

trail running and what that might mean for them.

Elizabeth, welcome to the show. I'm excited to have you here.

Hi, Elizabeth.

Thank you so much for having me.

I'm really excited.

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