get into the flow,” he said. “You think about things going on in your life. Some ofmybest ideas have come while running.” Anderson said he has run in 15 to
20 states, but the scenery of the Ozarks is the best. Some of his fa- vorite trails include Pigeon Creek, Sylamore (Mountain View was named the fifth-best trail town by TrailRunner magazine), Ouachita and Dogwood trails. Anderson said he has found his
dream job in sports nutrition at Nature’s Way in downtown Moun- tain Home. He said he loves to guide new and experienced runners in nutrition and exercise. He will host an exercise talk at Nature’s Way in May.
He also has created a Facebook
page for the Ozark Endurance Sports Club. He said he hopes area residents will like the page and participate in future events. “My goal is to get people into
running, and I want to help them do it right,” he said. “I also want to create awareness of nature trails in the area.” Anderson freely admits he is
extreme with nutrition, training and trail running, but runners don’t have to compete at the level he does. He said people wanting to get into running need to start off slow and allow their bodies to progress at areasonable pace. Some even have taken up running in their 50s and 60s.
Anderson said trail running is
one of the least expensive sports to begin. Some runners like the latest and greatest gear, but Anderson said expensive clothes and shoes are unnecessary. “An old cotton T-shirt works just
as well as a high-tech one,” he said. “That is the good thing about run- ning. You can put on shoes and go.”
Hydration ($20 to $125)—There are many hydration options for runners. Ahandheld bottle, which is Jake’s favorite, is around $20, while a waist belt can run any- where from $20 to $50. A lightweight pack is priced from $50 to $125.
Watch ($100)—Jake uses a $400 Garmin Fenix watch with built- in GPS, altimeter, barometer and compass. He said a good speed/distance watch is around $100.
Hat ($5 to $35) —Jake says hats with moisture-wicking properties are the way to go. Jake also is a fan of trucker hats because of the holes in the top of the hat.
iPod ($100 to $200)—Jake likes to use an iPod that clips to his hat to blast his favorite music as he runs.
Shirt ($15 to $70)— Amoisture-wicking shirt is a good investment for a trail runner. Jake said many races provide a T-shirt with your registration.
Shorts ($10 to $60)— Jake likes moisture-wick- ing running shorts with a brief on the inside.
Headlamp($40 to $150)—If you plan on entering lengthy trail-running races, Jake says it’s a good idea to have a headlamp, because you may cross the finish line in the dark.
Socks ($6 to $20)—“Don’t go cheap on socks, and no cotton,” Jake says. Moisture-wicking socks are the key to a comfortable run.
Shoes ($50 to $150)— Jake wears a trail- specific shoe with a forefoot rock plate. He said expensive shoes aren’t necessary to get involved in trail run- ning. It just depends on arunner’s preference.
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