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Bryony Firth-Bernard

Trail running vs road running: which terrain is right for you?

Jake Dearden running at HYROX and Tom Allen doing trail running.

Trail running and road running are both incredibly popular right now but, as their name suggests, they’re very different, particularly when it comes to pace and location. If you’re a keen runner, you may not care what type of running you’re doing, as long as you’re cruising along. But, for those just getting started, you may be wondering which type of terrain is right for you: the road or trails?

While one form of running doesn’t trump the other—they’re both brilliant for the body and mind—you may find one is better suited to you and your running goals. Two people who have experience in these areas are Red Bull Athletes, Tom Evans, a British Ultrarunner, and Jake Dearden, a HYROX athlete. Below, they take us through the pros and cons of each running to help you decide which one could be the best fit for you.

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