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Road running
The Great thing with road running is you probably have one outside your house, that you can enjoy, keep safe and follow the highway code, but there is no reason why you cannot become a competent road runner.
Road running is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road. These events normally range from 5 km to long distance, such as half marathons and marathons, and may involve large numbers of runners or wheelchair entrants. Road running is part of group of road events known as "road races".
Road running may offer those involved a range of challenges
and interests such as dealing with hills, sharp bends, varied surfaces, inclement weather, and involvement in a large group. Aerobic fitness, or the ability of the body to use oxygen, is important to help complete the long distance. Anaerobic fitness, the body's ability to respond when there isn't enough oxygen for the muscle, is helpful when encountering hills and providing energy for a sprint at the finish.
Road running is unique among athletic events because in many cases first time amateurs are welcome to participate in the same event as members of running clubs and even current world-class champions. So this means it is something that you can work towards. A great days running with world champions, you never know with a bit of effort you could be a champion.




