off road

Running over rough surfaces can trigger many training gains for triathletes. Here's how to get started…

Here are some key features to look out for when selecting your next pair of trail-running shoes

From working to your strengths to jumping in with both feet, we hear from the best in the off-road business

Britain's Slack dominates Xterra Saipan to finish first as Ben Allen claims gold in the men's race

Studded UniFly outsole and sturdy toe cap among the highlights

Plush, supportive and breathable, these are an impressive off-road package

A tad risqué but still top-notch shorts at a great price

A seesaw shoe that oscillates between quality and irrelevance

Solid-enough offering from a brand with plenty of off-road appeal

We review Asics' Gel-FujiElite trail shoes and find they are a quality offering with a few neat off-road touches

No airs or graces about these but they perform admirably. Good price too

Key data revealed from half a dozen cracking off-road routes, covering the Lake District, North York Moors, Snowdonia and Scotland

Have the Commonwealth Games given you an appetite for off-road racing? Top British Xterra athlete Sam Gardner shares his secrets for better biking

Off-road runners feature a redesigned studded outsole, shield for protection from rocks/roots, and a toe guard

Brilliant shoes if you fancy a bit of the rough stuff this winter

Now the foul weather's here, it's time to hit the MTB trails

Giant crocodile to feature in next month's event