You Can Finish Strong If You Fuel Well

Send us Fan Mail We speak with trail runner and coach Andrew Erasmus about what makes trail running feel different from the road and how to start with confidence. We get practical about safety, fuelling, and mindset so you can enjoy the trails and still finish strong. • wildlife concerns in South Africa and why basic awareness matters more than fear • simple safety habits including first aid and running with others • trail running nutrition basics and why each athlete needs to test their own plan • hydration packs, aid stations and building a routine for gels and real food • common race mistakes like forgetting to eat on climbs and technical descents • mental strategies for setbacks including slowing down, sitting, eating and resetting • beginner advice on joining local trail communities and starting with short distances • training errors we see often including skipping rest days and running easy runs too hard • a simple weekly structure with quality sessions, long runs and true recovery runs If you haven't listened to any of them, then please do go back to my catalogue and give them a listen.  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