Blog • Run 4 It

There is one aspect of your running which can be developed quite quickly, improved upon, and that is downhill running. Many runners “take a break” during the downhill sections of a road, trail or cross-country race but the benefits in practising the skill of this area can be seen in the gap one can open up over fellow competitors who have not given much, if any, thought to utilising the downhill sections to their benefit...

Have you daydreaming of a new challenge? If the answer is yes then off-road running may well be for you… and it’s easier than you might think….!

Ever felt like your shoes are just slipping a little bit at the back of your foot? Well there's a little lacing trick that can make a world of difference!

"You hardly touch the ground. Today the fresh morning air draws you in, pulling you faster, further into your new best time. You’re on rails, the highly tuned human machine you dreamed about, efficient and effortless. But still you want more and somewhere deep inside hidden gears change bringing you closer and closer...".

This is Salomon's Turbo-X running event - described as 'pure filth!'. The turbo-x is an event for those who love a truly off-road race. The Turbo-x will take you through mud, sand, water, marsh, trail and any other terrain you can think of!

When jogscotland decided that they needed a beginner to trial some kit and came to me, I was flattered - I had always considered myself to be at the level below beginner! My mission was to test Puma shoes. How hard could it be?!

Read Run4It's Inverness manager, Graham Laing's advice on getting used to running on the track...

You don’t have to warm up on the track – often it is better to do that on the grass;this prevents the track becoming clogged up with joggers and it is also easier on your legs. On your first visit...

Most people come into running through road racing – perhaps from seeing the London Marathon on TV or being persuaded to join a charity fun run. I have met many people who have never been on a running track. There is a feeling that the running track is only for the young and fit, but this is by no means the case.