All terrain running is exactly that - running over all types of terrain i.e sand, tarmac, woodland trails, snow, mud, grass etc.

There are many great runs all over the UK. Don't feel worried about entering races as there are always runners of all levels and abilities. All you need to do is read on and Solsteerin will give you all the info you need to take up running.

For more information on running check out the 'how to' and 'review' pages.

Cost and Equipment 

The most important piece of running equipment to buy is your shoes.

Running Shoes  -  Spend no less than £60 on proper running shoes

Running Shorts  -  £10

Running Vest  -  £15

Running Top for winter  -  £30

For up-coming all terrain runs check out www.trailrunning.co.uk/index.cfm?action=event.diary

Check out your local running club's website for details on up and coming races and events. Running is a great way to get and stay fit and the races providethe adrenaline.

More and more sports shops are now using an electrial machine which can assess the most suitable shoes for a runner by calculating exactly how the runner lands on their feet