colour in the range: the ‘Mikado’ pair - or to you and me, bright yellow. The best way to ensure you'll be noticed in the park. The leggings fit well and were ultra-comfortable from the offset. Despite the colour, they were very flattering and forgiving
: Chessington, SurreyWhy: An undulating lap-based race that welcomes runners of all levels. A friendly, well-organised road race.For more races, from fun runs and 5Ks through to ultras and triathlons, see our events calendar.
Merrell has collaborated with Vibram once again to produce an upgraded version of their barefoot predecessors. They are designed for natural running on hard surfaces and feature a durable Vibram sole, with a zero-drop platform and ultra
This weekend Canadian lawyer and Arc’teryx athlete Adam Campbell will be swapping lycra for office attire in an attempt to beat the Guinness World Record for being the fastest man to run a marathon in a business suit.The ultra runner who is raising
. Henderson, Nevada will continue to host a yearly 70.3: The IRONMAN 70.3 Silverman triathlon. From 2005-2010, Henderson held both the Silverman Ultra and Long distance triathlons at Lake Mead. During that six-year-run, it drew thousands of competitors
. One final note, if it's chilly, which occasionally happens in British 'summer time' you can add these to hot milk for an ultra comforting recovery drink.
Two Oceans Marathon 56K [Getty Images] South Africa is home of the world’s biggest ultra, the Comrades Marathon, so it’s no surprise that many of the country’s other most popular races are long-distance extravaganzas that combine a festival
dashed. Or is it? Goodbye long runs According to Brian MacKenzie, a power lifter turned ultra endurance athlete based in California, US, to go long, you have to be strong. To that end, MacKenzie, along with cycling champion Doug Katona, created Cross
over 12 outrageous obstacles designed by ultra runners and a royal marine. You'll be lining up to throw spears, wading through deep mud bogs and trying not to get toasted feet as you leap over flames. Once you've staggered to end of this tough 5K
-suited to bigger runners. Its also moderately heavy, though not as heavy as the Shox R4. The no is in that, while Nike focuses on the ultra-long-lasting, springy rearfoot cushioning of Shox, Adidas emphasises the guidance of the foot through a stable gait cycle
