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What is Trail Running and Why do it in Southern Utah?Who are we?
We at Southern Utah Trail Running love to run, it is in our blood. If you have to spend time on this wonderful planet you might as well enjoy the time you have. Trail running is one of those amazing pursuits that not only can be very enjoyable, but is also excellent for your health. We know that there is a vast network of individuals out there that share our passion. And we wanted to ensure that everyone could benefit from our experiences on the trail by sharing details of those trails with those that share our passion.
We also have a lot of fun spicing up the trail running regimen with interesting goals and challenges that can some times seem a bit crazy, but always end up making the time on the trail that much more exciting. And we think that anything which can inspire or encourage us to spend more time out on the trail, improving our well being and experiencing the beautiful world of Southern Utah around us is a good thing.
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Why Southern Utah?
Well firstly because this is where we live. We love the beauty of the red rocks that surround us here in the Washington County Utah area. There are vast deserts which bless us with color and mild climates for year round running. And sandstone and granite mountains which provide quick access to cooler and varied climes when things get hot in the summer. Pine Valley Mountain, just 40 minutes north of St. George peaks out at about 10,380 feet, which is prime elevation for high altitude training.
In a word it is a runners paradise. There are hundreds of dirt trails that are easily accessible for whatever a runner may be in the mood for, Sand , Slickrock, Vertical, Flat, etc… And the beauty always keeps you coming back for more.