Trail Running Adventures in Zurich?
Yes, that's true and I'm happy to proof it to you!
You will be surprised what the steep and
wild flanks of the local mountain Uetliberg
have to offer to the avid trail runner.
You will find it hard to believe that you are still right next to the city.
Individual Guiding
Tailored to your needs. From a short run during lunch break to a 2 hr trail run is everything possible. CHF 60/hr.
Sunday Trail Run (Every Sunday at 1:30 pm)
| Start | Utoplatz (Sihlcity Shopping Mall) |
| Finish | Train Station Triemli |
| Track Length | 5.8 miles (9.3 km) |
| Total Ascent | 1840 feet (560 m) |
| Total Descent | 1640 feet (500 m) |
| Elevation Profile (10:1) |
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| Character | The run is mainly composed of single trails on forest soil with steep, technical and exposed sections. |
| Suitable for | Experienced runners. Focus is fun. |
| Group Size | max. 6 |
| Rental Equipment | |
| Fee | 1. time CHF 30 2. time CHF 20 3. time CHF 10 Further participations are free! |
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Rental Equipment
For technical trails it's highly recommended to use Trail Running Shoes. They have
not only a grippy outsole but also a more flat, less cushioned
midsole and provide therefore great control on difficult terrain.
Waterproof/breathable socks keep your feet dry and warm in wet and cold
conditions.
Award winning Roclite 315 trail shoe from Inov-8 15 CHF |
Waterproof/breathable socks from Seal Skinz 5 CHF |
Trail Running Knowledge
Scott Jurek on pelvis position and running uphill
Personal experience:
Core stability and a neutral pelvis position is a key aspect of an efficient and healthy running style. With a
stable and centered pelvis I feel
that I'm able to use my leg and butt muscles better and that I have more power
to push me forward.
Next to strong core muscles it is also important that they work together in a
coordinated way. You can improve the coordination very good with a balancing
disc like those from
MFT.
Scott Jurek on switching from road to trail running, fear of ankle sprain, strides etc.
Personal experience:
Important is also that you're looking on the trail before you, say 2 to 4 meters
and have repeatedly quick looks further away to see what's coming next.
You can minimize the danger of spraining your ankles with exercises that
strengthen you ankles and increase their
proprioceptive
ability. As a further measure you can tape your ankle.
