# The benefits of trail running and how to get into it

An episode of [Runner's World Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672), 21 Jul 2026, 45 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8887043534.mp3

Just incase anyone is missing a trick and not trail running, Rick and Ben chat through the best ways to take the plunge and start running off-road. We discuss kit (it's the same kit you have already), why trail running is good for your soul and other non-performance based metrics like having fun. We do also think it makes you faster, but it's mainly just because it's nice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.