Starting from the athletic field in Ravenna, run to the close left bank of the Fiumi Uniti (united rivers). Continue running on the left towards the sea. Once you reach the river dam, cross and continue on the right bank in the same direction until you reach Lido di Dante and the seaside. Drink at the water fountain, then return on the same course to finish back at the athletic field in Ravenna.

SKECHERS GORUN ULTRA ROAD - The Skechers Ultra has found a following, and many of those runners have been waiting for a road version. Well, the wait is over. The Ultra Road takes its cue from the GOrun line - and particularly its trail counterpart - providing a ride that's springy as well as ultra cushioned. The upper is an engineered mesh called GOknit, which has open and closed areas across its surface to offer a good fit and breathability. The midsole has a tall stack height of 32 millimeters in the heel. It is soft, but surprisingly responsive, and of course well-cushioned, though it is not designed for wobbly feet. The outersole is full-length Resalyte, which is tougher than it looks, but even so, it is backed up by strategically placed dots of carbon rubber for added durability, as per other GOrun road models. The result is a shoe that can handle your big road miles and recovery days with equal ease.

Testers: "Fit really quite well; snugged up with good wiggle room. Super squishy, but not too mushy. Weird, but they run really well, and keep you going on easy days or long days with protection from the road."

Sizes: Men 7-13, 14; Women 6-10, 11
Weight: 11.8 oz. (men's size 11); 9.6 oz. (women's size 8)
Shape: semi-curved
Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics