Australian_Mens_Fitness_April_2017

APRIL 2017 MEN’S FITNESS 95

Salomon Sense Pro 2

WHAT’S IT FOR?

Light trail running.

STANDOUT FEATURE

TheSensfitsystemworksto

cradle the foot, providing a

precise and secure fit.

ROAD TEST

Convenienceiskeyhere.

Youneverhavetoworryabout

theSensePro2comingloose:

thelacejustneedsasingle

pull to tighten it up. Too easy!

Balance and momentum are

also important. The midsole is

firmandstablewhenyouneed

it to be, but also soft and yielding

when the going gets tough,

enabling you to power through

different types of terrain with

confidence. Plus, the single

layer open air mesh allows for

quicker drying and breathability.

$239, salomon.com/au

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Medibank Melbourne
Marathon Festival

This marathon is
every amateur
sportsman’s wet
dream — it finishes
with a lap of the
sacred turf of
the MCG. There are
also half and 10km
events, in case you
can’t get your act
together for the big
42.195km race.

October 15,melbourne
marathon.com.au

Oxfam Trail Walker

You and three mates

willjourney through

100km of bush trail

within 48 hours while

raising money for the

world’s poor. It’s not

a relay, either. Your

team has to start

together, stick together

and finish together.

A tough but rewarding

experience.

Go totrailwalker.oxfam.

org.aufor race dates in

your capital city.

Great Ocean Road

Running Festival

The ultimate running

event, with ultra, half

and full marathons,

as well as 14km and

6km races. Plus,

you get to leg it along

the iconic Great

Ocean Road (right),

taking in awesome

views of the Pacific

as your tired feet

scream for mercy.

May 20-21,greatocean

roadrunfest.com.au

Whitsunday Airlie

Beach Running

Festival

Stay fit on your

tropical holiday,

and drink in the

natural beauty of

the Whitsunday

Coast as you pound

the pavement over

full or half marathons.

There are also 10km

and 5km options if

that’s your thing.

July 16,runairlie.com.au

Lace up for these testing runs

Midsole foot cushioning

reduces the stress on the heels,

ankle and toes, ensuring a

more comfortable run.