u/effortDee

How do I find local trails? Is trail running safe? Do I need special shoes or gear? What do I do if I encounter some wildlife? What if I get lost? WHAT IF I HAVE TO POOP IN THE WOODS?

There are no dumb questions in this thread! If you are new to trail running or if you are a veteran who just wants to hear how other trail runners do things, ask away. If you have some ideas that can help your fellow trail runners and future trail runners, pitch in some answers.

No Dumb Question Day will be a regular, biweekly feature on the trailrunning sub.

**Thanks for participating!** Any questions, [please message your helpful mods](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftrailrunning).

I grew up in the Peak District, UK, and spent a lot of time outdoors as a child, especially hiking with my family. I started fell-running as a young adult, and gradually moved to longer, more technical races. In 2019, I won the 268-mile Montane Spine race outright, breaking the overall course by over 12 hours. In 2024, on my third attempt, I became the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons, reaching the gate with just 99 seconds to spare of the 60 hour time limit.

Aside from running, I am a mum to three children (8 years, 6 years, and 11 months) and a specialist veterinarian, working at the University of Edinburgh Small Animal Hospital. In 2022 I co-founded the Green Runners, a community-led group founded to inspire and inform runners to make more sustainable choices for the planet.

So Reddit, ask me anything about running, racing, balancing work and motherhood with training, activism, or anything else you are interested in!

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If you have a query regarding trail running shoes, ask right here and our awesome community will help you out!

Thanks for participating! Any questions, please message your helpful mods https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=r/trailrunning

How do I find local trails? Is trail running safe? Do I need special shoes or gear? What do I do if I encounter some wildlife? What if I get lost? WHAT IF I HAVE TO POOP IN THE WOODS?

There are no dumb questions in this thread! If you are new to trail running or if you are a veteran who just wants to hear how other trail runners do things, ask away. If you have some ideas that can help your fellow trail runners and future trail runners, pitch in some answers.

No Dumb Question Day will be a regular, biweekly feature on the trailrunning sub.

**Thanks for participating!** Any questions, [please message your helpful mods](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftrailrunning).

Would you rather not be a lurker?

Then introduce yourself here! Lurker Sunday is an invitation to get more involved with the r/trailrunning community.

Answer the questions below:

• Where in the world are you?
• Are you training for anything in particular?
• What kind of training plan are you following?
• Are you a member of a running club?
• How many days per week do you hit the trails vs. the road?
• Also tell us something about yourself.
• Link your Strava/Smashrun account!

Remember - the whole point of this thread is for us to get to know you! Don't skimp on the detail!

Thanks for participating! Any questions, please message your helpful mods https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftrailrunning

If you have a query regarding trail running shoes, ask right here and our awesome community will help you out!

Thanks for participating! Any questions, please message your helpful mods https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=r/trailrunning

How do I find local trails? Is trail running safe? Do I need special shoes or gear? What do I do if I encounter some wildlife? What if I get lost? WHAT IF I HAVE TO POOP IN THE WOODS?

There are no dumb questions in this thread! If you are new to trail running or if you are a veteran who just wants to hear how other trail runners do things, ask away. If you have some ideas that can help your fellow trail runners and future trail runners, pitch in some answers.

No Dumb Question Day will be a regular, biweekly feature on the trailrunning sub.

**Thanks for participating!** Any questions, [please message your helpful mods](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftrailrunning).

Hey everyone,

We are super thrilled to announce that the moderation team has organised an upcoming Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Jasmin Paris!

This thread is just an announcement so you can start thinking about your questions. We will post and pin the official AMA thread a few days before August 18th so you can get your questions in and then Jasmin will be joining us live to answer your questions on the 18th of August.

This thread is not where you will be asking your questions, it's just an announcement.

Have any questions about the event for the moderators? Feel free to drop a comment below or message the mod team.

Would you rather not be a lurker?

Then introduce yourself here! Lurker Sunday is an invitation to get more involved with the r/trailrunning community.

Answer the questions below:

• Where in the world are you?
• Are you training for anything in particular?
• What kind of training plan are you following?
• Are you a member of a running club?
• How many days per week do you hit the trails vs. the road?
• Also tell us something about yourself.
• Link your Strava/Smashrun account!

Remember - the whole point of this thread is for us to get to know you! Don't skimp on the detail!

Thanks for participating! Any questions, please message your helpful mods https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftrailrunning

How do I find local trails? Is trail running safe? Do I need special shoes or gear? What do I do if I encounter some wildlife? What if I get lost? WHAT IF I HAVE TO POOP IN THE WOODS?

There are no dumb questions in this thread! If you are new to trail running or if you are a veteran who just wants to hear how other trail runners do things, ask away. If you have some ideas that can help your fellow trail runners and future trail runners, pitch in some answers.

No Dumb Question Day will be a regular, biweekly feature on the trailrunning sub.

**Thanks for participating!** Any questions, [please message your helpful mods](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ftrailrunning).

If you have a query regarding trail running shoes, ask right here and our awesome community will help you out!

Thanks for participating! Any questions, please message your helpful mods https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=r/trailrunning