Road to Trail: Build Strength, Confidence, and Flow on Dirt

A practical, empowering guide for runners ready to step off pavement and onto the trails. You're a capable runner. You know how to train, push, and show up for yourself. But trail running is a different rhythm — and you don’t want to just survive the switch, you want to feel strong, confident, and grounded as you make it. This guide teaches you everything you need to transition from road to trail without the confusion, the intimidation, or the “just figure it out” energy the trail world sometimes carries. You'll learn how to: adjust pacing and effort on trails move efficiently across different terrain fuel and hydrate for longer, variable days choose shoes + gear without getting overwhelmed build the strength and stability trail running demands manage nerves, build confidence, and trust your footing approach trail culture, etiquette, and safety with ease And most importantly — you’ll learn how to feel at home out there. Whether you're dipping a toe into dirt or training