Trailhead Running | You're not lost. You're with us!

Up and over, down and around, through the water, into mud, under the branch, over the the roots . . .
HEADS UP!! We are Trailhead Running!

Created by trail runners to support those aspiring to be new or better trail runners! Trailhead Running provides comprehensive trail running programs in a safe group format with a focus on exploration, learning, and fun. You’re not lost, you’re with us!

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Trail News

Next 2 Sessions Scheduled Women on the Trails: Intro
July 11 - Aug 29, 2012 (Wed)
Sept 19 - Nov 7, 2012 (Wed)

Next 2 Sessions Scheduled
Women on the Trails: Intermediate
July 12 - Aug 30, 2012 (Thurs)
Sept 20 - Nov 8, 2012 (Thurs)

Hill Country Trail Runners Club
Keep up on the latest Hill Country trail news, events, and monthly meetings at: www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com.

Set Free - Loving Life on the Trails
Get inspired by Kristi to hit the trails by watching this short film.

Trail Terms & Tips

There's always something to learn on the trail. Be a pro in no time with these trail terms and tips!

Inukshuk -- (inook' shook)
Meaning "in the likeness of a human" in the Inuit language. Piles of rocks used for communication and survival. The traditional meaning of the inukshuk is "Someone was here" or "You are on the right path." In English we call them "rock piles" (raw'k-pyls"). Sentence Use: "I spent half of my trail run making Inukshuks so I could find my way back to Barton Springs."
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HEADS UP! -- (hed'z - up)
What the runner(s) in front of you yell when there is a low hanging branch, limb, or other object you could knock your head on as your run down the trail. When you hear, "Heads Up" you will most likely need to "duck" soon. If you are running with a group, you may not want to put the shortest person up front because they can run under a lot more stuff than taller runners. Sentence Use: "Heads Up!! Big Branch!!!"

Getting Pantsed -- (ge'ting - pantz'd)
What happens when the person behind you trips and instead of falling, they grab on to your pants in order to stay UP, usually resulting in your pants coming DOWN. Solution: make sure you have your pants tied, or leave enough distance between you and the person behind you. Sentence Use: "Sorry you got pansed by John. But at least he didn't fall!"

Have trouble telling poison ivy apart from turk's cap? Take the time to learn your trail plants. And in the mean time, when in doubt, don't touch it!

Use an anti-chafing product like Dry Goods to prevent Hydration pack chafing at the neck.

Summer temperatures on shaded trails can be 5-15 degrees cooler than running on the road.

Wear moisture wicking socks to help keep feet dry from sweat or puddle jumping!