with you. Sidestep injuryThe soft surface of trails can be a welcome relief for legs used to the bone-shaking impact of concrete or Tarmac. The uneven ground will also work your ankles and knees harder than road running, so if you're planning a taxing route
- the only other person to have ever circumnavigated the world's surface via the North and South Poles. He will also use the evening to announce the winner of the Transglobe Expedition Trust's 'Charlie Burton Award'.The Transglobe Expedition Trust (TET
feet were splishing around on the water's surface. My chest hurt.But a couple of sessions later it was feeling more and more normal. Sitting right at the top of the water meant I didn't have to roll as much to breathe. It felt like I was moving quicker
surface to run on – so it's generally a good idea to recreate outdoor conditions as much as possible on the treadmill by setting it to a 1% incline or increasing the speed slightly, to adapt slowly to outdoor running. When you do get going outside
freakishly long time (it was actually about a minute) and then burst up to the surface gasping for air (even though I didn't actually need it - I hadn't emptied my lungs). I tried again. And again. In the end Ben just laughed and said that I probably had very
pavements, the treadmill's completely stable surface means there's little chance you'll slip or trip too. If you're already injured, training on a treadmill can also be a safe way to control your return to running. Treadmills place much less strain on your
finishers. Over The Hills 12K, November 1 Over the Hills 12K (Wiltshire, November 1) Take on this tough, scenic race and be prepared to plough up and down fields, through woodland and along road, mud and gravel tracks. Whatever the surface
running surfacesBe kind to the planetSwap your wasteful plastic bottles for a classy reusable one. And if you're practising using gels on a long run, don't drop litter – unlike on race-day there aren't any helpful people to pick up your discarded
.Expect to pay: £10-£300+ The next step: RW Test: Speed and Distance Monitors | GPS: Your Questions Answered3. A Technical T-ShirtWhy? Technical (or 'wicking') T-shirts move sweat away from your skin to the outer surface of the fabric, where it evaporates
