Road running is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road (as opposed to track and cross country running). 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.

Running on roads, rather than dirt or grass, puts some stress on the knees and lower back, though it can provide an easy, even and fast surface, and puts less strain on the Achilles tendon^*.

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My left foot only is a lil sore - I think its from to much running on the shoulder of the road 2day
Crazyrunner (CrazyRunner) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:42:33 -0000
My left foot only is a lil sore - I think its from to much running on the shoulder of the road 2day
Support MS by being a sponsor of Eva Browne running the 5k Boston Volvo Road Race in honor of her aunt! Donate $10! http://bit.ly/iJLQi
sydolta (Dan Clark) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:12:18 -0000
Support MS by being a sponsor of Eva Browne running the 5k Boston Volvo Road Race in honor of her aunt! Donate $10! http://bit.ly/iJLQi
They finally put the fences up to stop the deer from running onto the road... Man that's too damn late! Already ran into 1 years ago
Millien4life (Abraham Millien) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:57:26 -0000
They finally put the fences up to stop the deer from running onto the road... Man that's too damn late! Already ran into 1 years ago
O hai my names stephen & I'm cleaning up the roads by running over every piece of road-kill...you can thank me later
stephenXscott (Stephen Adams) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:31:49 -0000
O hai my names stephen & I'm cleaning up the roads by running over every piece of road-kill...you can thank me later
Just finished shooting a TRS that had us running down the middle of the road. You'll see why next week! :)
jeffcannata (Jeff Cannata) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:41:56 -0000
Just finished shooting a TRS that had us running down the middle of the road. You'll see why next week! :)
Maui Running, Cycling and Multi-Sports Events can be located on the Valley Isle Road Runners site http://www.virr.com/ • Maui no ka oi!
IslandCoupons (Island Coupons) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:17 -0000
Maui Running, Cycling and Multi-Sports Events can be located on the Valley Isle Road Runners site http://www.virr.com/ • Maui no ka oi!

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