in the most unpredictable ‘great British summer’.We’re on hand with some easy tips to make sure your kit works hard from head to toe, keeping you cool this summer.HeadquartersYou lose a lot of body heat through the head, which might seem like good news
technique. Kitted OutAlthough your usual road shoes will be fine for suburban park paths, they won’t cut it in the mud slicks that some off-road races can become. With increased traction or large studs on the sole, toe bumpers and hard-wearing fabric
are performed without movement. Simply pick a position, hold the stretch for a period of time and then slowly relax out of it. For example, a static calf stretch is achieved by sitting down and touching your toes with your leg straight out in front of you. Make
, with a few woodland sections thrown in to keep you on your toes. The reward waiting for runners at the top of the tough-but-manageable climbs is a panorama of beautiful views of the historic castle and its rolling grounds. Afterwards, take
scenery, this is a well-timed return to off-road running as the summer road season draws to a close. The three-lap course is also pleasingly traffic-free - but not without its challenges. The route is studded with enough hills to keep you on your toes
