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Off The Beaten Track - Trail Running FAQ
By Jeff Galloway, Ruth Emmett on 01/11/2010 11:13:19
Leave the roads behind and head for the countryside
are generally flat or gently rolling, and are made of dirt, gravel or wood chips. Double-track trails, created for vehicles, are found in forests and multi-use areas, often have a gravel surface and may feature steep climbs. Single-track trails are narrow dirt
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What Are You Like?
By Runner's World on 17/06/2004 10:51:32
You're not alone! Here's what over 125,000 typical runnersworld.co.uk members say about their running
2%I don't 4%My weekly mileage is about... 20 or less 58%21-30 27%31-40 12%41-50 2%I do these types of running... Road / Pavement 44%Trail / Grass / Woodland 27%Athletics Track 5%Treadmill 21%Fell 3%My most important reason for running is
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RW Race Report: Legends of Sherwood Forest
By Ed Vanstone on 10/06/2011 17:38:20
When: April 2Where: NottinghamshireFirst man: Andrew Lorimer 56:21First woman: Catherine Swinson 1:11:43Last finisher: 2:15:05No. of finishers: 376Road type: TrailRW rating 2011: 90% How do you like to spend your Saturday nights: vegetating
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RW Pocket Race Guide - October
By Catherine Lee on 27/09/2007 12:59:04
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
Bronte Way Trail 8, October 7Closing SoonBronte Way Trail 8 (West Yorkshire, October 7) Brush up your navigational skills in this demanding point-to-point off-road race across the breathtaking Brontë moors.Oldbury 10 (Gloucestershire, October 7
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9 Ways To Boost Your Energy
By Marc Bloom on 29/09/2004 15:12:14
Run more, feel livelier! Just one of the tips in this non-subscriber preview of our full energy-boosting article
at least 10,000 steps (roughly five miles) in the course of every day. 6. Dare to be differentVary your running so that you feel excited about each session. Change your regular route, try a park in another town, go to a track, explore a new trail, run
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60-Second Guide: Ultra Running
By Alice Palmer on 09/07/2009 14:44:38
A short and snappy guide packed with everything you need to know to go long
.Although it's possible to approach an ultra from a standing start, most newcomers are marathon runners bitten by the long-distance bug. Training time Don't worry – you don't have to double your mileage if you double your race distance. The key is to emphasise
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Obstacle Course
By on 24/11/2009 10:10:00
Techniques for handling your skinny-tyred bike - and yourself - on knobbly surfaces
A ride on your road bike doesn't always require smooth Tarmac. In fact, trails and country lanes can offer blissful, low-traffic route options that you ought to consider. The trick is to know how to handle the various not-so-silky surfaces you may
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UK Marathon Calendar 2011
By on 07/03/2011 14:46:32
With dozens of races around the UK, you're sure to find something to suit in our annual UK marathon calendar
of ascent; racing over the stunning North Downs on tracks and trails; competing in a small field; trying new events.Salclear Isle of Man Marathon **ENTER ONLINE**When: August 14 Where: Isle of Man 2010 Rating: 100%Run this if you like... two laps of island
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Wacky Racers
By Ben Palfreyman on 19/08/2010 17:27:47
Up for a challenge? Look no further. Test your speedwork on the sand or your endurance in the jungle with our pick of the world’s most devilishly difficult races
: icemarathon.comJungle race: The Jungle MarathonThis seven-day uber-ultra-marathon (so extreme we had to make up a word just to describe it) takes place in the heart of the Brazilian jungle. You'll cover 222K of muddy tracks, seemingly impassable trails, river
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30 Ways To Boost Your Energy
By Marc Bloom on 29/09/2004 14:50:25
Run more, eat these snacks, sleep like this: tried and tested routes to enhanced energy
of every day. 6. Dare to be differentVary your running so that you feel excited about each session. Change your regular route, try a park in another town, go to a track, explore a new trail, run that hill you’ve always wanted to tackle, or try running
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