October's RW has a question: "What's your preferred running surface", to which someone has replied "Tarmac..........I like the fact it offers its own inclines and declines, which helps with stamina"? ?  Indeed.  I avoid it like the plague. Maybe

......................What would you reccomend for some decent cheap Nike Plus shoes for tarmac running? I can't wear Nike + shoes as they are toop big around the toe box. I got a sensor pocket and put it in my asics. If it ain't broke..., Don't buy Nike shoes unless they

I got a pair of Salomon Speedcrosses trail shoes from Santa. How much running on tarmac in these will damage the sole? I need to run about a mile from my house to get to the local trail each way and sometimes even two. Maybe a silly question

I usually run about 30 miles a week on trails and my legs can handle it easily. Today I tried a tarmac path and I was struggling from pretty early on... My legs hurt, felt like rock and I had to constantly stop and start which is a change

't have to pound the tarmac all the time. Running alongside the river today was glorious, even if black combats and t-shirt didn't make it the coolest of experiences. I'm not sure which one yet, I've asked a friend if I can join her and will let her choose

without having to spend the entire time scouting for broken glass, dog leavings or other urban decoration.Could anyone familiar with York point me in the direction of somewhere suitable for running off-tarmac? Otherwise, any hints on who I could get

Hello all,I recently moved to south Manchester (Withington) and have been running on the roads around there a lot. I found a bit of non pavement running along the Mersey towards Stockport but most of it is tarmac as well. What are the surfaces like