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11 Gear to get you started in trail running.
MONTHLY JOURNAL Nov. 2021
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11 Gear to get you started in trail running.

Trail running is rapidly developing as one of the new outdoor activities. On the other hand, unlike road running, which is easy to start, there is a lot of necessary gear and etiquette to know in order to run in the mountains. In this article, we will introduce the gear you need to have before entering the mountains as your first step in trail running, and the role of that gear.

  • Photo_Erina Takahashi
  • Text_Tastuo Takahashi

9. headwear

(from left to right) Ciel Athletics TRK Cap SC - Buse - Umpire ¥6,050, GO Cap - Run Mountains - Alpha Line ¥5,500, GO Cap - Athletics - Coati Cook ¥4,400, BKT Hat - Badge All Over Zebra - Trooper ¥6,050
(Arco International, Inc. cieleathletics.com/jp)

Once you have the basic performance down, go all out with the design!

It should be worn at all times to protect against sunburn and glare, as well as to prevent perspiration and to protect the head. Jet caps with mesh panels and short soft berthers are popular, but it is also interesting to play around with bucket hats and the like. If the temperature drops below freezing, beanie-type caps that cover the ears should also be prepared.

10. GPS Watch

(From left to right) Suunto Suunto 9 Peak Birch White Titanium ¥82,390, Suunto 9 Peak Granite Blue Titanium ¥82,390, Suunto 9 Peak Moss Grey ¥71,390, Suunto 9 Peak All Black ¥71,390
(Suunto) www.suunto.com/ja-jp/)

High functionality = expensive, but I want to be bold enough to get them all because they can be used on a daily basis!

In addition to time, distance, and heart rate, GPS watches are often used for more than road running, such as cumulative elevation, route navigation, and predicting weather conditions based on changes in air pressure. Although there is a lot to learn before you can use it because of its many functions, you should make sure to use it properly because it also has functions that can protect you from physical and course problems. Long battery life is also a must because of the long hours of activity.

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