an hour, consider carrying a water bottle or wearing a CamelBak. Blazing a Trail Alistair Brownlee, the 2009 ITU Triathlon  World Champion and seven times Yorkshire fell-running champion, heads for the hills as often as he can."I've been doing fell races

on the upper, the toe area is well protected. The outsole tread is better for groomed trails than more aggressive terrain. The ankle collar sits low, as does the shoe as a whole. Contact: www.berghaus.com                 The North face Cooper's Hill GTX XCR2

I heard the noise and saw the dust cloud before I realised what it was. Then the first rider shot past me whooping, hollering and waving his hat in the air like a scene from a bad 1970s Western. Another charged back towards me in pursuit of a young

. In short A hybrid road/trail trainer – the outsole isn’t noticeably grippier than many road shoes. And we’re not 100 per cent convinced that the second density in the forefoot adds a great deal.Try it on if you liked New Balance 705; Brooks Trespass.

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

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 381gEvaluation As its weight suggests, the Gel Eagle Trail is an off-road shoe that’s practical and protective rather than exhilarating

Weight 355g Evaluation Despite being an outdoor brand rather than a running company, The North Face has produced a number of shoes that have proved popular with our off-road and adventure-racing weartesters. The Flight Trail is a decent entry

Weight 375gEvaluation Until now, the only way to get a Pegasus with the added stability provided by second density has been to customise a Pegasus 2000 at the Nike ID website. The Trail Pegasus – joining the road Pegasus and the winterised Storm

Weight 361gEvaluation You’re spoilt for choice if you’re after a decent trail shoe with an Asics label attached. There’s the good value Gel Guts, the top-of-the-range Eagle Trail 2 and the latest addition to the range, the Mesa Trail. The Mesa Trail

paths and often have roots, rocks, stream crossings and steep pitches. England and Wales together have 4,000km of designated National Trails, which link together footpaths, bridleways and some minor roads. Visit the website (nationaltrail