Where:  Carolina North Forest - multiple locations
 
When: Beginning Tuesday, July 8th for six consecutive weekly sessions.  Meeting time: 7pm
 
What:  Accompanied runs beginning at 5K (ish) or 45 minute duration.  Comfortable pace. No runner left behind.  Series culminates with a 90 minute outing with some navigational challenges thrown in for fun!  Each outing will briefly  kick-off with a speaker on subjects ranging from injury prevention and core building to basic gear, hydration and cross-training.  Important: these outings are NOT races.
 
Why:  Summer heat makes running challenging.  Did you know that you can expect it to be 10 to 12 degrees (F) cooler on trails than pavement on summer evenings?  Get to know the dirt trails in Carolina North Forest and understand trail running fundamentals that can be applied on any trail, any time of year.  Learn how to run confidently and safely "out there" to more fully appreciate the importance of Carrboro and Chapel Hills' "island of trees." 
 
Who: YOU!  This Series is for everyone who wants to know more about the local trails and how to incorporate a forest footprint into their web of life.  If you were one of the many runners who participated in the Philosopher's Way Trail Races, this series will introduce you to the other two-thirds of the forest, one trail at a time.  If you're new to trail running or would like to take your time "out there" to a new level, come on out!
 
How:  Help us get a sense of numbers by sending a note of interest to Steve Hoge, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  There will be various opt-in levels.  We're putting together a trail kit of essential gear and will have pricing soon. Otherwise, we're thinking this would be something like a minimal fee ($5?) per session to cover some administrative costs and on-hand liquids for the weekly gatherings.  More details to come...
 
Coordinated by The TrailHeads and Fleet Feet Carrboro

And check out the Trailheads Website at www.trailheads.org!