Indiana Trail Running Association
A community of trail runners exploring Indiana beauty.
My Trail Running Journey My trail running journey started out of a need for something different. I was primarily a road runner for years, logging mile after mile on pavement. . I decided to give it a try one day Read More
How did your trail running journey begin? I got started on trails while living in Mitchell, Indiana. I was going through a divorce, working night shift and needed an outlet. The roads made me feel vulnerable because of my emotional Read More
How did you get into trail running? I got into trail running relatively recently; it all started when I joined a performance nutrition group in May 2024. I couldn’t run for more than ten minutes at first, but I loved Read More
Tell us about your trail running journey and finding your way to the trail running club. I’d always played sports, growing up. I was an active kid and dabbled in some form of physical activity through my teen years, and Read More
How did your trail running journey begin? I had taken a new job and my employer at the time I thought was very trendy and that they offered reimbursement for doing runs. I done a couple road 5K wasn’t very Read More
How did you connect with the trail running club? I found my way to the Indiana Trail Running Association thanks to Steve Kaminski. We used to work together in downtown Indianapolis, and one day, the topic of running came up. Read More
How did your trail running journey start? My path to trail running began mostly out of a desire to stay fit and find a competitive outlet. In a past life, I was a professional road cyclist and after retiring from Read More
How did your trail running journey begin? For many reasons, college was a great time in my life. I met amazing people who have become life-long friends, studied a subject I still enjoy, and loved being alive. College was also Read More
How and when did you get into trail running? In 2005 with no true background in running at all, computer desk book worm with “zip, zero, nada” sports inclination or ability.I was asked to complete the NYC marathon in place Read More
How did you get into trail running and find your way to ITR? I got into trail running because it was less impactful on my knees . I moved to Indiana in Dec 2019 and I wanted to start Read More