Alone on the Trail or Pack Running: Finding Your Perfect Balance

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The debate between solo sufferfests and group running is real — and honestly, both have earned their place in your training week. Here's how to decide what works for you.

There's something almost sacred about stepping onto a singletrack before sunrise with nothing but your headlamp and your thoughts. But there's also something electric about chasing a friend up a brutal climb, matching their cadence, feeding off their energy. The truth is, both approaches are valid — and the smartest runners know how to use each one strategically.

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