11 Where: Somerset 2009 Rating: 70% Run this if you like... tough off-road adventures; negotiating gates, stiles and hills.Two2go Lea Valley Trail Marathon **ENTER ONLINE** When: September 11 Where: Hertfordshire 2009 Rating: 80% Run this if you like
's Charity Ekiden Marathon RelayWhen: July 10 Where: Suffolk 2010 Rating: 100% (2005)Run this if you like... relay races; flat, fast courses; charity races.Fairlands Valley Challenge MarathonWhen: July 17 Where: Hertfordshire 2010 Rating: 90%Run this if you
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will look familiar, because it shares the same outsole and medially-posted midsole. That gives it a broad, stable ride, and cushioning thats 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, its 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. Its 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
NIKEOne Victory Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland SR3 3XF; 0800-056 1640; www.nike.com2005 MODELSCUSHIONEDAir Pegasus Air Max Moto 3 STABILITYAir AltheaAir Perseus 2 PERFORMANCEZoom Elite 22004 MODELSCUSHIONEDShox 2:45 Shox Bella
on looks, its quite tough, with plenty of protection around the heel and a high cut to keep out trail debris. In short A road-runner friendly, stable, long-distance off-road shoe for occasional road forays.Try it on if you liked New Balance 704 (£54
on the roads and trails. Like most Montrail shoes, the heart of the shoe is the low-profile, single-density EVA midsole. Although it feels quite soft to the touch, its reassuringly firm on the run, and while there are no in-built stability devices
