Runners trial mind-training track in complete darkness

Keen runners have been trialling the first race track which trains the mind – in complete darkness. The custom-built course is in London and the circuit - one lap is 150m - is dark apart from one spotlight trailing the athlete. The track's absence of sound, technology, scenery and even a finish line means runners can focus their mind on each step. The ‘ASICS Blackout Track’ was developed in collaboration with sports scientists and top coaches to remove all distractions and encourage runners to truly focus on synchronising the mind and body.