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ePodismo online | U.S. edition | Issue 6 | November 2014

IN ITALY WE RUN LIKE THIS

The priest of the Vertighe sanctuary blesses the participants before the start of "Circuito del Santuario" run in Vertighe (Arezzo).

TRAINING CAMP IN TUSCANY

The Tuscany Training Camp is an excellent logistical facility for young talented athletes and champions renowned in middle-distance and long-distance running, of any nationality, with any manager or team. Comprehensive assistance is provided in terms of environment with excellent training trails as well as from a logistical, organizational, medical, psychological, physiotherapeutic and supporting point of view. All Tuscany Training Camp services are provided at a reasonable cost or free of charge. You will enjoy flat courses immersed in the Tuscany countryside - asphalt, dirt and grass trails are available, as well as hilly trails with different inclines in the heart of the Alta Val di Merse park. The running track is located in Siena, just 10 minutes away. The city of Siena is well-known worldwide for its historical, artistic and natural heritage, for its medieval urban layout and for the famous Palio di Siena horse race dating back to the Middle-Age. Siena's historical centre is included in the Unesco World Heritage List since 1995. The surroundings of Siena are certainly not to be missed, especially the Chianti and Crete regions, with their breathtaking panoramas and rustic villages. The Val d'Orcia is a wide valley famous for the beauty of its countryside and its numerous medieval towns, remarkably Pienza and Montalcino, where the worldwide renowned Brunello wine is produced. The Val di Merse with its Riserva Naturale Basso Merse park is also a nice spot, as is the Val di Chiana with its typical landscape and Etruscan remains. Request more details.

WHERE TO RUN IN ROMA

When in Roma, run in the Villa Borghese park. It is very close to via Veneto (Spanish Steps) and is the main running place of the city. Paths are so beautiful. You can start your run from the entrance at the Pincio and from there go to the piazzale Napoleone where the panorama is worth the sweat. From there you can run in different directions as you like.

THIS MONTH'S FAVORITE PHOTOS

Saraceno Trail in Mattinata (Foggia)


Is Arenas Trail Running in Narbolia (Oristano)


Scarpinata ecologica in Firenze


Eco-maratona del Chianti in Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena)


Venicemarathon in Stra (Venezia)


Maratonina dei Nebrodi in Sant'Agata Militello (Messina)

RUNNING SHOES REVIEW

HOKA ONE ONE HUAKA - The new Huaka is at home on- and off-road and may foreshadow a turning point for Hoka. They are the most flexible of Hoka's shoes, while retaining all the other Hoka features: rocker sole, tall stack height, and low-drop geometry. The upper is closed mesh with welded overlays, secured with its Race-Lace system (a slide/lock cord) and, as the icing on the cake, it has a cool sublimated graphic to set it apart. The midsole is RMAT, the elastic and durable material that doubles nicely as a midsole for rebound, but is tough enough to grip as an outersole. The 4mm heel-to-toe drop and midsole shaping provide a ride that is both comfortable and efficient. The rebound from the foam makes the shoe livelier than expected. The outersole is largely exposed RMAT, but it does have rubber in the high-wear spots. The cushioning, its surprisingly nimble feel, and the imaginative design earned the Hoka One One Huaka our Best New Shoe award.

Testers: "What can I say? Fit great, cushioned, speedy. It was not what I was expecting or what I would have tried. Count me a convert."

Sizes: Men 7.5–14; Women 6–11
Weight: 10.2 oz. (men's size 11); 8.1 oz. (women's size 8)
Shape: semi-curved
Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board
Recommended for: medium to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

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THIS MONTH'S RECOMMENDED EVENTS

 The Eroica running will be held on Sunday November 2 in Gaiole in Chianti, in the province of Siena. This is the foot version of the more famous cycling event held in the Chianti region. The run features six courses: 6k, 10k, 12k, a 21+21 relay, a marathon, and a 65k ultramarathon.
http://running.eroica.it

 The Maratona di Ravenna città d'arte will be held on Sunday November 9 in Ravenna. Originally the capital city of the Western Roman Empire, then of the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths, then again of the Roman Byzantine Empire, and finally of the Kingdom of the Lombards, Ravenna is the location of eight Unesco World Heritage sites. Marathon, half marathon, 30k, 10k, and 5k the courses offered.
www.maratonadiravenna.it

 The Trofeo fettunta will be held on Sunday November 16 in Mezzomonte, a small town near Impruneta. This 18k and 6k race on the hills surrounding Firenze celebrates the "fettunta", a simple yet tasty slice of toasted bread with the newly pressed olive oil. This typical local winter snack it is offered at the refreshment points and at the finish line to all participants.
www.smsmezzomonte.it

 The Reggia-Reggia is a half marathon scheduled for Sunday October 23 in Caserta. It starts from the Royal Palace ("Reggia"), the former residence constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. Now designated a Unesco World Heritage site, the "reggia" is also referred to as the "Italian Versailles".
www.napolimarathon.it

 The Padenghe half marathon, scheduled on Sunday November 30 in Padenghe sul Garda (Brescia), is a half marathon in the northern region of the Italian lakes. Padenghe and its medieval castle overlooking the southwest coast of Lake Garda, is located about half-way between Brescia and Verona, and between Venice and Milan, and it is ideal as a home-base for touristic excursions.
www.padenghehalfmarathon.com

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