Trail running is just now one most growing outdoor sports. Some runners discover their own cities, others wilderness trails.
The flat or declining American running shoes market has one winner: trail running shoes.
According to the market intelligence company Leisure Trends, the sales of trail running shoes in specialty shops increased in February 2014 by 16 per cent compared to February 2013.
In January 2014 the growth was 24 per cent. Moreover, Leisure Trends reported two-digit growth numbers also in the end of 2013. And according to American Trail Running Association (ATRA), participants in trail running races has increased more than three-fold since the year 2000.
The message is clear. Trail running is still growing strongly.
When the sport grows, it starts to get new forms and the equipment evolves according to the needs of the runners.
Not all of us live close to the mountains or nearby forest trails. The city folks can adapt trail running techniques and take them to the stairs, pavements and city trails.
A new innovation for urban running is Salomon CITYTRAIL™ Community Run. You can team up with other runners in your city and explore new routes developed by Salomon Guides.
Your personal guide is Salomon CityTrail App, available in iOS and Android.
It´s obvious that for the city you need different kind of shoes than for mountain trails. The Salomon City Trail line offers the cushioning and ride of road shoes with all surface grip and protection for varied terrain.
Hydration is vital
More and more runners are heading this summer also for new trails and undiscovered routes in mountains or wilderness.
When making long distances in unhabituated area, on thing is essential: hydration. Carrying water is a must. Handheld water bottles and hydration belts are OK solutions, but hydration packs, the extreme lightweight water packs are the best set-up for carrying a lot of water comfortably. The packs are designed to carry also food and extra clothing.
Salomon offers trail runners a wide range of hydration packs. The flagship model is S-Lab Advanced Skin Hydro 12 set. Its form fitting, with new front hydration flasks that shrink as you drink, more versatility for carrying accessories, and lighter than ever.
Read more about Salomon CITYTRAIL™ Community Run: citytrail.salomonrunning.com
Take a look at the joy of trail running: www.youtube.com/user/SalomonTrailRunning
Check all City Trail shoes and hydration packs: www.salomonrunning.com
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