Is Trail Running Good For Low Mood?

I could easily be described as a Hiker, a Backpacker, a Camper, a Hill-Walker, an Outdoorsy Person or indeed many other names associated with people who love being out of the house and spending their time in nature.

Amongst all of these things, my big passion is, and probably always will be Trail Running. Trail Running is my go to place when I need to be alone with my thoughts and to contemplate things that are getting on top of me or getting me down.

Trail Running is the best method I have ever come across for lifting my mood if I begin to feel down. But, why is Trail Running good for low mood? More importantly, is Trail Running good for lifting everyone’s low mood, or just mine?

I thought something as important as this deserved some further research, not just my personal opinions, especially in these currently rather depressing times. Here’s what I managed to find out.

Contents

• 1 Is There A Scientific Link Between Trail Running And Getting Over Low Mood?
• 2 Can Trail Running Stop Me From Ruminating?
• 3 Is Trail Running A Cure For Depression?
• 4 Can Trail Running Put Me Into A Meditative State?
• 5 Does Trail Running Help With Stress And Anxiety?
• 6 Can Trail Running Rewire Our Brains?
• 7 Is There A Link Between Trail Running And Happiness?
• 8 Is Trail Running Good For Low Mood? – Conclusion

Is There A Scientific Link Between Trail Running And Getting Over Low Mood?

During my research I came across a whole raft of scientific research that strongly link spending time in the outdoors with lifting low mood and depression. So there is definitely a scientific link there. Read more...

 

Why do my Walking Boots Hurt the Back of my Leg?

There aren’t many things that ruin a good hike as much as the dreaded Blisters, but having an irritating Pain, especially in the back of your leg such as your Achilles, Calf, Thighs or Glutes comes very close.

I know I have had this issue on many occasions in the past, and it has always been due to the same recurring issues. So exactly why do my Walking Boots hurt the back of my legs now and then, even as an experienced hiker?

Hopefully by pointing out the main reasons why we get leg pain when hiking will help you to avoid getting it yourself, so let’s dive in.

Why Are My Walking Boots Rubbing?

There are multiple reasons that you walking boots could be causing some form of rubbing pain, or even the dreaded blisters on the back of your leg or heel, here are the main ones:

• Boots not broken in properly yet
• Heel Lift inside your boot
• Laces not done up tight enough
• Boots laced incorrectly
• Buying poorly designed boots
• Ankle Support too high or too low for your personal shape of ankle
• Socks moving or bunching
• Walking with wet feet inside your boots for too long

By simply being aware of what could turn into be a potential rubbing factor, we can mitigate the risk of almost all of them from occurring. Let’s have a look at each of them in turn: Read more...