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
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
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
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
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
.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
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
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
: 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
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
