Getty Images Off-road running might summon up dark memories of being sent round the school field in the cold. But there’s much more to going off-road. Springing along a forest trail is easier on your body than Tarmac, and the world beyond road
efficient at faster paces."Unfortunately, running tracks can often be unavailable, inconvenient or intimidating to many runners. So here are four other ways to get your fast fix.On the RoadTraining on tarmac simulates the conditions you'll face during road
This extract is from The Runner's World Complete Book of Running by RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot. You can now preview it, free, for two weeks without risk or obligation. All running programmes for beginners are the same: they move you from walking