for those with limited time to spare. Plus, with links to five longer related articles, there’s always plenty more to print out and read later…Trail RunningFor stunning scenery, near-perfect running surfaces and liberation from the urban rat race, take

... lashings of mud; sharing a free hot meal at the finish; exploring the grounds of Belvoir Castle.Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series: Stage 4 - South Devon When: February 27 Where: Devon 2009 Rating: 95% Run this if you like... running through an Area

runners dropped with a thud at various points - testament to the nature of trail running, however well trodden the path. And well trodden it certainly was: large numbers of walkers and cyclists made for terrific support, although a small number

tough climbs; spectacular views of the South Downs; trail races; free post-race meals.Bedford Clanger MarathonWhen: March 13 Where: Bedfordshire  2010 Rating: 88%Run this race if you like... trail racing; self-navigation; running through open countryside

Bluebell Trail 10 Bluebell Trail 10K Bognor 10K Bolton 10K Bournemouth Bay 10K Bournemouth Bay Half-Marathon Bourton 10K Brampton to Carlisle Road Race Brass Monkey Half-Marathon Brathay Windermere Marathon Braunton 10

will look familiar, because it shares the same outsole and medially-posted midsole. That gives it a broad, stable ride, and cushioning that’s softer than in shoes from many non-running brands that venture into the trail-running market.The difference over

Weight 415gEvaluation This is a good shoe from a non-running brand. The North Face has been building up a small collection of trail-running models, and the Ultra 100 is the most serious in the range. As its name suggests, it’s made for distance

on road and light trails.In short If you like the soft feel of the Jazz 6000 but want a more resilient rearfoot, the Jazz GTO is your shoe. It’s good for most neutral runners, but is less suited to heavier runners and forefoot strikers than its predecessor

, and are great for quick changes. One of several nice touches on the shoes is that you can hide away the top of the laces in the tongue. In short An excellent shoe for long-distance trail or off-road races, as well as anything else on the adventure

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