Jess,

I wear what I wear on the road....did that last year and no problems. Of course there as no rain, snow or ice (and one never knows). So I would wear what you are comforable in. For me that is my regular running shoes and I hope to stay dry!

As for above tree line...I have VERY short legs and I felt like I needed to be a mountain goat, but truly it is a trail and I didn't feel like I slipped or needed better traction. I did use my hands and find biking gloves useful.

As I think back I saw alot of regular running shoes on folks feet.


I am both excited and nervous!

Kay