is essential for off-road running. "Trail shoes give you good grip and good grip gives you confidence on what can be an otherwise uncertain surface," says Chris Robison, a former GB cross-country international. "There is a wide range of quality shoes
or on grass. It will help strengthen the muscles in your lower legs and feet."Course NotesFind out what the race course is like, either by visiting it or by research, and tailor your training accordingly. And stay sharp on race day, or all your careful