ePodismo online | U.S. edition | Issue 28 | September 2016
Start from Noceto. Run towards the village named Ghiare. Aa you arrive in Cogollo cross the bridge on the highway then reach the river Taro. From here the road becomes unpaved. Run along the river (it is a regional park) until you reach a series of small lakes. From here you can run back on the same road or you can go through the underpass and find the paved road that connects Ghiare with Noceto. Along the course there are no fountains nor restrooms. The course is not suitable for disabled athletes, since the road is mostly unpaved, and the paved portion is very narrow.
SALOMON SONIC PRO - Salomon trail running shoes have earned an excellent reputation. The new Sonic Pro now extends that excellence to road running. The upper is a Salomon strength, as those familiar with its trail shoes already know, and it excels at fitting curvy feet. The no-sew overlays and Quick-lace system snug the foot in and accommodate its flexion while running, and the mini-mesh vents well. The midsole is a responsive layer of quality EVA that is lively, with a quick feel. The outersole is a combination of high-abrasion compounds and textured patterns for grip. The responsive ride, midsole geometry, and sleek fit gear the Sonic Pro toward faster running - you determine how fast.
Testers: "Fit moccasin-close, snug but comfortable. Fast-feeling shoe that worked well for mileage or tempo runs."
Sizes: Men 8-13, 14; Women 6-11
Weight: 9.8 oz. (men's size 11); 7.9 oz. (women's size 8)
Shape: semi-curved
Construction: Strobel slip-lasted
Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics
 | SEPTEMBER 3 - Porta Nuova, Porta Cappuccini, Porta Perlici, Porta San Giacomo, Porta San Francesco, Porta San Pietro, and Porta Mojano: these the eight historic doors along the walls that protected Assisi. The 7k course of the Marcia delle otto porte allows the participants to run by all of them, in a fascinating night run that winds through the birthplace of St. Francis (who founded the Franciscan religious order in 1208) and of St. Chiara (the founder of the Poor Sisters). www.assisirunners.it |
 | SEPTEMBER 10 - The Gara a peso in Prato, near Firenze, is a unique 8k timed event where 3-runner teams compete in 8 different weight category - from up to 170 kilograms (390 pounds) to more than 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of combined mass. The course is completely flat. The occasion is perfect for heavy runners to form a team and have a chance of winning by being the fastest within their category, of course after having posed for a memorable photo on the scale before the start. www.podisticapratese.it |
 | SEPTEMBER 25 - One of the off-the-beaten-path attractions in the Veneto region is the Albarella island, a place surrounded by unspoilt natural landscapes. The Podistica Isola di Albarella, along with its 10k magnificent course, offers all participants free whole-day access to the island situated in the northern part of the Veneto Regional Park, where the river Po runs into the Adriatic sea, an area rich in flora and fauna, land of unique produce such as clams and radicchio. At the end of the run, participants will enjoy a traditional Rice Party. www.maratonina.org |
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