<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Trail Run Edit</title><description>Where running meets the wild</description><link>https://the-trail-run-edit.sagenoll.com/</link><item><title>Trail Running Fueling: Why Road Running Nutrition Advice Doesn&apos;t Transfer</title><link>https://the-trail-run-edit.sagenoll.com/posts/trail-running-fueling-nutrition-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-trail-run-edit.sagenoll.com/posts/trail-running-fueling-nutrition-guide/</guid><description>Trail runs demand different fueling than road runs — longer time on feet, harder-to-digest efforts, and less predictable timing. 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Trail and road shoes are built around completely different jobs — here&apos;s what actually changes underfoot.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:02 GMT</pubDate><category>trail shoes vs road shoes</category><category>why trail running shoes feel different</category><category>do i need trail running shoes</category></item><item><title>The Uphill Pacing Mistake That Wrecks Your Downhill Legs</title><link>https://the-trail-run-edit.sagenoll.com/posts/trailrun-uphill-pacing-downhill-wreck/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://the-trail-run-edit.sagenoll.com/posts/trailrun-uphill-pacing-downhill-wreck/</guid><description>You feel strong climbing, then your legs give out on the descent. 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