Coach Mich Takes on Trail Running (?!?) First Trail Half Marathon Recap

In this episode, Michaela shares her experience stepping off the roads and onto the trails for her very first trail half marathon. Alongside Erin, the two unpack the differences between road and trail racing, the ego shift required, and why chasing pace isn’t the goal when dirt, rocks, and mountains are involved. If you’ve ever thought about trying trail running—or wondered what it really feels like—this one’s for you. What You’ll Hear:The decision-making process behind skipping another marathon and choosing trails insteadHow road running fitness translates (and doesn’t) to the trailsThe mental shift required to embrace slower paces and walking climbsNutrition differences between road and trail racing (and why Nerds Clusters made an appearance)The unexpected community vibe of trail racing compared to the roadsRace morning nerves, blue flag fears, and why aid stations weren’t what Michaela expected CONNECT WITH US: IG: @sfsrunners Coach Erin: @therunningrosen Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_ WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST