protective shoe for gravel roads and rocky ground, but not for slippery mud, the Raid Sport is a well-thought-out, midweight option. Its good for continental-style trail races, but its not a fast running shoe.Try it if you liked Salomon Raid Race (£80
better suited to harder-packed trails than a really extreme off-road race.Wet stuff A tightly woven nylon upper is water-repellent, while the sock-bootee design gives a good seal around the ankle.Sink or swim? Around the toes, the AX Alps upper resisted
.merrell.co.ukHelly Hansen Manifesto Beater, £65They say: A great choice for trail-oriented adventure races, the new Manifesto Beater with Helly Tech® waterproof, breathable protection is built with a rugged, well-cushioned sole for multi-sport outings in wet and slippery
On Sunday 6th October, Red Bull is bringing Steeplechase back to its origins in rural Britain for the second year running. Testing 500 contestants both physically and mentally, the race covers just over 20 miles across four stages from
more performance oriented by dint of its lighter, more breathable upper and marginally more aggressive outsole. While the Terroc feels like a trail trainer, the Flyroc seems more suited to longer off-road racing and better equipped to deal
to complete my 'Marathon Major' set.Races planned and targets: Currently the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series Ultra in South Devon in February. As that will be my first ultra I’ll just be happy to get round. And I'm still toying with the slightly scary idea
hybrid road/trail shoe than a pure off-roader. The midsole is stable, cushioned and protective, providing a smooth ride on road, and is fine for longer runs on hard, dry trails. The Lava Run's Vibram a durable rubber usually found on walking boots
.GRIM Duathlon 5K/20K/5K (Hampshire, October 22)Survivors of this tough offroad race will emerge tired, wet and mud-splattered. Take on trails, hills, mud, cammo nets and a teasing sand dune on a circuit usually designed to break in army vehicles. Keeping dry
.The festival is being screened at 30 participating cinemas around the country over three thrill-themed nights: Endurance, Adrenaline and High Altitude Adventure.The inspirational ode to trail running 5 Races, 5 Continents features in the Endurance night
Grinning like a loon while bounding down twisting trails, the sea in the distance growing ever closer, I realised - there it was. My running mojo. It was BACK!The half-marathon starts a bit like the 11K hill run - pale, dusty, rocky trails
