{"id":2098,"date":"2021-09-24T21:01:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T21:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/leave-no-trace-seven-principles-%e2%96%ba-protect-the-environment-when-you-work-out\/"},"modified":"2021-09-24T21:01:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T21:01:22","slug":"leave-no-trace-seven-principles-%e2%96%ba-protect-the-environment-when-you-work-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/leave-no-trace-seven-principles-%e2%96%ba-protect-the-environment-when-you-work-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Leave No Trace Seven Principles \u25ba Protect the Environment When You Work Out"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trash-littered trails, sunscreen oiled water, and critters hopped up on junk food. These are just a few things that can happen when athletes don\u2019t protect the environment by practicing The Leave No Trace Seven Principles<\/span>\u00a9<\/span>. Whether you\u2019re training to <\/span>build bigger glutes<\/span> or <\/span>increase running stamina<\/span>, it\u2019s up to you to protect the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n This post teaches athletes how to practice the Leave No Trace <\/span>Seven Principles\u00a9<\/sup> no matter what <\/span>surface they run on<\/span> so that our training grounds\u2019 mountains and forests remain pristine and wild.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n BONUS<\/strong>: adidas TERREX pro ultramarathoner and Pacific Crest Trail FKT record holder Timothy Olson also shares his three tips for protecting the environment at the bottom of the post.<\/span><\/p>\n The L<\/span>eave No Trace Seven Principles\u00a9<\/sup> are a framework for decreasing human impact on wild spaces. Everyone, especially athletes, should practice the Leave No Trace Seven Principles\u00a9<\/sup> whenever possible. Here\u2019s how you can protect the environment as an athlete using the Leave No Trace Seven Principles\u00a9<\/sup>:<\/p>\n No matter what <\/span>level of athlete<\/span> you are, always have a plan before heading outdoors and make the <\/span>proper preparations<\/span>. This is for your safety as well as to protect the environment. Here\u2019s how you can practice this Leave No Tra<\/span>ce Principle\u00a9<\/sup>:<\/p>\n Remember:<\/p>\n If you fail to plan, you\u2019re planning to fail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n When we head into wild spaces, we impact nature. Practicing this principle decreases the impact we have on wild spaces, but it does not eliminate it. Practice this Leave No Trace Principle<\/span>\u00a9<\/span><\/sup> by doing these things:<\/span><\/p>\n This is probably the most challenging principle for athletes to abide by. Playing outdoors for several hours (or weeks or months) means you will need to go to the bathroom outside at some point. This is especially true if you have a <\/span>high-fiber diet<\/span> and are <\/span>hydrating properly<\/span>. This principle also applies to garbage people pack into the wilderness. Here\u2019s how athletes can dispose of waste properly:<\/span><\/p>\n In a survey from UNEP\u2019s recently published mountain waste survey, survey respondents said they saw enough trash to fill several compartments of a backpacking backpack.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat are the Leave No Trace S<\/span>even Principles\u00a9<\/sup>?<\/h2>\n
Leave No Trace Principle<\/span> 1\u00a9<\/sup>: Plan Ahead and Prepare<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Leave No Trace Principle 2\u00a9<\/sup>: Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Leave No Trace Princ<\/span>iple 3\u00a9<\/sup>: Dispose of Waste Properly<\/span><\/h3>\n
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