On-road / Off-road advice

[glaconman]

Hello Andy and all other runningCommentary members;

I've just entered my first event: the Liverpool Half on October 12th.

I'm hoping this will transform me from an occassional runner into a regular one for the next few months.

Living in a fairly rural area north of Leeds I'm planning to do most of my running on the big wooded hill next to my house or on nearby moorland.

This type of running appeals to me more, plus should be easier on my joints.

Common sense tells me that I might have to incorporate some road miles into my plan so that the race itself doesn't come as a shock to my joints.

Does anybody have any more solid advice or experience?

cheers,

Luke.