-lightweight road-racing shoes on a few trail-running events and watch them disintegrate before your eyes. Gritty and stony surfaces will damage a road-racing shoe, which is built for flat, even, asphalt surfaces. Get yourself a trail shoe designed for the rough
Leaving on a jet plane for an overseas event? Lucky you! Here’s how to make sure you hit the ground running and avoid having a racing holiday from hell. Bon voyage!BEFORE YOU GOGetting A VisaWithout the correct visa you might never get off
From last-minute race preparations to discovering culture on the Tyne, this is your step-by-step guide to ensuring your Bupa Great North Run 2009 experience is a weekend to remember for all the right reasons...Friday eveningBefore you leave home
unexpected problems, best not to wear a new bra on race day!How long does a sports bra last?"After 30-40 washes most sports bras need replacing. As a rule of thumb you will need three new bras for every one pair of running shoes," says Messem. The technical