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Coach Erin van Eyssen: Find Your Stride—How to Run Smart & Build Confidence on the Trails
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🏃♂️ "Forget performance and enjoy it. Run with mates, explore new routes. Don’t look at your watch—spend more time looking up than looking down."
Starting trail running can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Erin van Eyssen, seasoned coach and founder of Flat Rock Endurance, to break down the best way to get started—without burnout, stress, or unnecessary complications.
Erin shares his journey from discovering running in his 20s to becoming a coach, guiding athletes of all levels to train smarter and enjoy the process. He breaks down how to start trail running without burnout, the most common beginner mistakes, and why keeping it simple is the key to long-term success.
🎙 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ The smartest way to start trail running—without feeling overwhelmed 🏃♂️
✅ Why consistency matters more than speed or distance 📅
✅ The biggest beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them!) ⚠️
✅ How to balance running, strength training, and recovery 💪
✅ The mindset shift that makes trail running more fun & sustainable 🌿
💬 Join the conversation! Share your trail running journey and connect with us on Instagram @trailchaserspod—we’d love to hear your story! 🏃♂️🌿
🎙 Season 3 is sponsored by Gilnockie Socks 🧦
Visit gilnocki.com and use the code TRAILCHASERS at checkout for 20% off your first order! 🎉
📩 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let’s hit the trails together! 🎙
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