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* '''[[Sunglasses]]''' The risk of eye damage is much higher when trail running. A stray branch can catch you in the eye and cause some nasty damage. I always wear some type of eye protection when running; don't take your eye sight for granted! (I wear Oakley Half Jackets with interchangeable lenses – clear for nighttime, yellow for dim conditions and dark polarizing for bright conditions.)
* '''Inner game of trail running''' Finding where to put your feet is something that is best left to your subconscious. The conscious mind is needed to work out the right path, but it can just get in the way of the exact footing. This requires the runner to avoid over thinking about the trail. Your conscious mind should be thinking about the overall route along the trail, not each footfall.
* '''Watch where you are going''' This sounds obvious, but is worth stating. You must avoid taking your eyes of the trail for more than a short time, or you will trip and fall, or go off the trail. You need to keep your eyes focused on the trail in front, and briefly flick your eyes further up the trail to make sure you know what is coming. What you are looking at will feed your subconscious and its ability to place your feet well. This also means you must not get too close to the person in front, or you will only see them, not the trail.
