Trail Running: Shoes, Training, and Cross-Country Diet

Choosing the right trail running shoes depends on your terrain and whether you have a supinated foot strike. Optimize your cross-country performance with a targeted diet and specialized speed training techniques.

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The Best Trail Shoes for Supinators

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Beth Rifkin

The natural inward roll of your foot while running is called pronation, and most runners fall into one of three main categories: over-pronator, neutral or supinator. The supinator’s foot tends to roll outward, placing stress on the outer edges of the foot.