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Brian's Run Pod · Saturday · 25 min

Trail Running Made Simple

Send us Fan Mail We talk with trail runner and coach Jonathan Fors about going from a non sporty childhood in northern Sweden to building a steady running habit that eventually becomes a major part of his life. We dig into what makes trail running harder than road running, and what training actually keeps you strong when terrain and fatigue start to bite. • Jonathan’s early relationship with sport and why he never felt like a natural athlete • How small, repeatable runs build distance over time • Running as routine, mindfulness and a way to cope with heartbreak • The mental clarity angle and how exercise supports focus day to day • The real differences between road running and trail running on the body • Access to trails, nature and the “no bad weather, only bad clothing” mindset • Why strength training matters for trail runners • Key focus areas like glutes, calves, core and balance • How fatigue changes form and increases injury risk, especially over long gaps between fuel and water Jonathans Website Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast. Instagram Support the show Brian's Run Pod

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Send us Fan Mail

We talk with trail runner and coach Jonathan Fors about going from a non sporty childhood in northern Sweden to building a steady running habit that eventually becomes a major part of his life. We dig into what makes trail running harder than road running, and what training actually keeps you strong when terrain and fatigue start to bite.
• Jonathan’s early relationship with sport and why he never felt like a natural athlete
• How small, repeatable runs build distance over time
• Running as routine, mindfulness and a way to cope with heartbreak
• The mental clarity angle and how exercise supports focus day to day
• The real differences between road running and trail running on the body
• Access to trails, nature and the “no bad weather, only bad clothing” mindset
• Why strength training matters for trail runners
• Key focus areas like glutes, calves, core and balance
• How fatigue changes form and increases injury risk, especially over long gaps between fuel and water

Jonathans Website

 Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message".  You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered.  If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.

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