-absorbing foam – the more cushioned and durable Abzorb SBS. Instead of just using it in the core of the midsole, New Balance has placed a huge pad of Abzorb SBS in the forefoot to provide improved cushioning and midsole durability. Compared with its previous

– so you must do some research on the course.Core Values With three disciplines to train for, the idea of adding core stability work to your training regime may fill you with dread, but strength and conditioning play a key part in Ironman training. Your

in the rearfoot (the four tubes protrude from both sides of the midsole) without making it bulky and overdesigned. Equally importantly, for the first time in a decade, a Max shoe has a footbridge across the medial side for added stability. There’s also more foam

Weight 435gEvaluation As is the way with Nike’s core Bowerman running range, changes to the Durham this year are minimal. It still has a heavy, full-length polyurethane midsole – which makes it particularly well suited to weighty runners looking

strength. – Loon DodCrunches, some with a twist at the top of the crunch and high reps, help core stability. You could throw in some press-ups – when doing them try to keep your whole body absolutely straight, so your arms should be the only thing moving. I

, especially core stability, is valuable. Most runners only strengthen a non-running muscle if their physio tells them to, post-injury. However, the next injury could come from somewhere else. Doing a weekly whole-body exercise such as rowing, active yoga

When your lower-back muscles are weak, you are more likely to suffer from nagging pain, bad posture or below-par running. To keep this critical ‘core’ area strong, you need to strengthen and stretch the erector spinae muscle group. The following

causes of the problem, so visit a chartered physiotherapist for a thorough physical examination. I would also recommend a slow-motion video analysis of your running technique. An appropriate course of physiotherapy to improve your core stability and lower

Weight 362gEvaluation The Thielsen is from Nike’s ACG rather than its core running range and was designed with the trails around the firm’s Oregon HQ in mind. These trails are not unlike British off-road conditions, which is why this is a pretty

class or similar core stability class to learn good techniques? I would suggest doing Pilates, or perhaps an "abs" class or similar at the gym before your treadmill run. Once you are confident with Pilates or other techniques, you can incorporate some