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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
-country 3%Triathlon 2%Trail races 2%Fell 1%Adventure 1%Ultra 1%I take part in races... Never 21%1-11 times a year 68%12-24 times a year 9%25-52 times a year 2%More than once a week 0%I also do these sports... Gym 16%Swimming 18%Walking (hill walking
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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
-changed after record temperatures rendered the course one of the driest reported in the event’s 13-year history.More off-road highlights...Jog Shop Jog 20 (Sussex, October 14)Tough Challenge Marathon (Essex, October 14)SIS Sandhurst Poppy Trail 10K (Surrey
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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
© Getty Images If 26.2 miles just isn't enough, an ultra could be the race for you. Races longer than a marathon, ultras range from 30 miles to hundreds of miles and take place in hundreds of beautiful locations from Sussex to the Sahara
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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
hire just 100 metres from the start of the new Altura Mountain Bike Trail at Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick. At 19K, it's the Lake District's longest purpose-built mountain-bike trail and a brilliant place to have a go at this exhilarating sport
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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
's Charity Ekiden Marathon RelayWhen: July 10 Where: Suffolk 2010 Rating: 100% (2005)Run this if you like... relay races; flat, fast courses; charity races.Fairlands Valley Challenge MarathonWhen: July 17 Where: Hertfordshire 2010 Rating: 90%Run this if you
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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
. In fact, it would be more useful to run wearing most of the kit and equipment. For pre-race competitions your best bet is the Newcastle Town Moor Marathon in chilly mid-November.Date: 10-18 DecemberPlace: Patriot Hills, AntarcticaCost: £8,180Get involved
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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
energised. ‘Informal exercise’ – raking leaves, walking at every opportunity and taking the stairs instead of the lift – will also help. Personal trainer Luke Cunliffe advises his clients to take at least 10,000 steps (roughly five miles) in the course
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