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

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

Weight 372gEvaluation Asics is one of those firms that makes trail shoes that are very similar to its road models. The original Eagle Trail was more an off-road version of the Gel Nimbus than an out-and-out trail shoe. The new Eagle Trail is still a

Looking to book up your summer race calendar? Salomon are hosting a series of free city trail races across the country between June and August. The events will be held in urban parks as part of a scheme to get people active and out into the British

There are as many types of trail shoe as there are trails, though they all have features in common. We’ve put eight of the best through their paces on the muddiest, rockiest, hardest ground we could find. The shoes we tested fall in to three broad

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

Up mountains, through mud slicks and across rivers – trail running requires a shoe that’s fit for purpose. So we put eight of the best through their paces on the muddiest, rockiest, wettest, hardest ground we could find. TESTING CRITERIA Fit

Leisure Centre race HQ. 3. Eridge Park 10 Trail Challenge, Tunbridge Wells, KentDate in 2012: September 9With its ‘delightfully muddy’ course through a privately owned deer park and ancient woodland, runners loved pounding their way through Victorian

There’s a lot to think about when running off road, so be prepared for the worst mother nature can throw at you with our guide to the best trail shoes on offer. Testing CriteriaFit and comfort Is the shoe snug, tight or loose? Is it breathable or do

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