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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RT @coproads: Road conditions vary this morning. Some areas drifting over creating slippery conditions. Roads running north/south are ...
pertheconomic (Economic Development) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:28:35 -0000
RT @coproads: Road conditions vary this morning. Some areas drifting over creating slippery conditions. Roads running north/south are ...
@Thebenjaminbear I keep running over these potholes on the road to success... I aint trippin tho.. Lol
FrontlineSoulja (Torrick King) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:15:55 -0000
@Thebenjaminbear I keep running over these potholes on the road to success... I aint trippin tho.. Lol
running late to work.. still exhaust from my trip. I've definitely lost my Road Warrior skills
sirtopaz (Sir Topaz) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:05:26 -0000
running late to work.. still exhaust from my trip. I've definitely lost my Road Warrior skills
feeling a tad bit sore from the jog yesterday, but it felt good to get back on the road of running!
susyQ_0307 (Susanna Martinez) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:05:00 -0000
feeling a tad bit sore from the jog yesterday, but it felt good to get back on the road of running!
Omg! But the PE beach front is packed. Had to run in the road the whole time almost :( #23holdings #running
DewaldRoets (Dewald Roets) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:59:57 -0000
Omg! But the PE beach front is packed. Had to run in the road the whole time almost :( #23holdings #running
Road conditions vary this morning. Some areas drifting over creating slippery conditions. Roads running north/south are affected the most.
coproads (Perth County Roads) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:07:40 -0000
Road conditions vary this morning. Some areas drifting over creating slippery conditions. Roads running north/south are affected the most.

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