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
Taking a break from Tarmac to run on trails is a great way to invigorate your running routine. The scenic vistas you don't normally encounter on your everyday road loop stimulate both your mind and body. To get the most out of your trail running
UK Trail Running Championships, Cotgrave: Sunday, May 20WHY RUN IT?Held over a scenic course (over an approximate marathon distance), this figure-of-eight route is extremely tough with 1500ft of climbing. There are also races over eight miles and 44
, but trail running is enjoying a surge in popularity among multi-sport athletes. The current Under-23 World Triathlon Champion, Alistair Brownlee, is even harder to beat on the fells than in a triathlon, while the number of off-season trail races continues
finish. Sandy 10 (Bedfordshire, March 30) Be part of the 25th staging of this popular 10-miler, whose mix of ups and downs leads you through a trio of quaint pastoral villages. Chedworth Roman Trail 10 (Gloucestershire, April 6) Uneven terrain, several
running in the dark, I train in the dark and I’ve got one of these head torches, Petzl Nao, it’s an awesome bit of kit.Did you have any falls on the trails?I was always falling over, I got covered in bumps, scrapes and cuts and bruises. With something like
some of you into thinking it would be a weight on the wrist, but it isn't. This watch is designed to be rugged for a reason and with a list of features that will make any trail and ultra-running enthusiast leap a stile with joy, it’s a clear
Running up and down hills amid some of Britain’s most remote and rugged terrain might seem the preserve of hardy, veteran athletes, but in reality, anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can enjoy the exhilarating experience of fell running
Weight 319gEvaluation Asics is a past master at producing sturdy, no-frills budget trail shoes. Models such as the Gel Guts and Trespass were perfect for runners who did a bit of trail running, but didn't want to spend a fortune. The Trail Attack
Weight 325gEvaluation The Climacool Trail is a great shoe for running off-road on dusty tracks when the sun is beating down. It has just the right amount of grip, and the ventilated upper and midsole keep your feet nice and cool. It even weighs
