OUR CORE VALUES

Rewilding & Self-Belief: We use the trails to clear our minds, challenge our perceived limits, and build confidence rooted in nature.

Community Over Competition: We prioritize mutual support, mental well-being, and connecting to nature over split times and competitive mileage. Each individual has unique training and trail running goals & priorities and it’s important to honor this.

Trail stewardship (Leave No Trace) Protect the Land: We run on ancestral lands. We respect the trails by packing out all trash, staying on designated paths to protect local flora, and respecting wildlife.

Positive Trail Energy: We celebrate every body, every pace, and every milestone. To protect this sanctuary, we leave negative self talk, emotional dumping and performance pressure at the trailhead

Keeping Our Spaces Positive & Supportive

Crunchy Trail Mix is a safe sanctuary for women to escape daily stressors, connect with nature, and lift each other up.

While we absolutely encourage sharing life updates, celebrating milestones, and offering mutual encouragement on the trails, we ask all members to help protect the group’s positive energy:

  • Mindful Venting: CTM is a great place to practice taking a break from life stresses and enjoying the trails. Trails are a place for fresh air and mental relief. We ask members to avoid bringing negativity, toxic gossip, or chronic complaints to our meetups. Let’s focus on the beauty around us and the joy of moving together.

  • Not everyone has the emotional bandwidth to hold space for heavy topics while running hills - be mindful .

  • Keep it Uplifting: Use your voice to cheer others on, share trail tips, and foster a lighthearted environment where everyone can finish their miles feeling refreshed, recharged, and inspired.

  • CTM is intentionally staying off of FB and chat apps so as to create a positive and inclusive in person community that is not muddled by social media and online pressures.

  • CTM is a space to learn how to create positive self talk, deeper self belief and a deeper connection to our natural world - You make a difference in creating a safe positive space.