A couple of weeks ago the opportunity of a ‘taster’ head torch run was made available to all members. Having not ran in the dark before I decided to give it a go – even if I was a little bit worried about 1. running in the pitch black 2. looking silly in a head torch. As the name suggests a head torch is essential. I didn’t have one so decided to borrow one from a friend (my Mum!) but they are relatively inexpensive and easy to find online or in outdoors shops. I’d also recommend a decent pair of supportive trainers as the ground can be uneven underfoot. We set off in a small group running in the nature reserve behind Staffs Uni. The route offered variety as we ran on grass, through woodland and on uneven ground. I noticed quite quickly that I had adapted my running style to get the most out of the run. I slowed down my pace and was looking down a lot more frequently to make sure I didn’t trip or fall. A decent head torch should give off enough light to see just ahead of your feet. Overall, I really enjoyed the run. I felt like it made running more of a team effort. We were communicating with each other much more to ensure everyone was safe and comfortable. It was also surprising to see how I and others were approaching hills when we couldn’t see them in the distance. Personally, I found the run much more of a challenging workout than my normal road running route. I would definitely recommend the session to anyone who fancied a change and a challenge. Things to remember -
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