Beginner’s guide to off-road running
Running over rough surfaces can trigger many training gains for triathletes. Here’s how to get started…
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How to choose trail running shoes
Here are some key features to look out for when selecting your next pair of trail-running shoes
Four off-road racing tips from British Xterra pros
From working to your strengths to jumping in with both feet, we hear from the best in the off-road business
GB’s Jacqui Slack cruises to gold at Xterra Saipan
Britain’s Slack dominates Xterra Saipan to finish first as Ben Allen claims gold in the men’s race
Merrell All-Out Rush trail shoes – first look
Studded UniFly outsole and sturdy toe cap among the highlights
Inov-8 Race Ultra running socks
Plush, supportive and breathable, these are an impressive off-road package
Madison Flux Liner bike shorts – review
A tad risqué but still top-notch shorts at a great price
Review: Scott T2 Kinabalu HS trail running shoes
A seesaw shoe that oscillates between quality and irrelevance
Review: Merrell Bare Access Trail 3 run shoes
Solid-enough offering from a brand with plenty of off-road appeal
Asics Gel-FujiElite trail shoes review
We review Asics’ Gel-FujiElite trail shoes and find they are a quality offering with a few neat off-road touches
Review: Pearl Izumi EM Trail N1 running shoes
No airs or graces about these but they perform admirably. Good price too
Infographic: six of the UK’s best trail runs compared
Key data revealed from half a dozen cracking off-road routes, covering the Lake District, North York Moors, Snowdonia and Scotland
Eight ways to improve your mountain biking, fast
Have the Commonwealth Games given you an appetite for off-road racing? Top British Xterra athlete Sam Gardner shares his secrets for better biking
Brooks PureGrit 3 running shoes
Off-road runners feature a redesigned studded outsole, shield for protection from rocks/roots, and a toe guard
Off-road hill climbs to improve fitness in 1hr
Now the foul weather’s here, it’s time to hit the MTB trails
