at last created an exceptional performance trainer. The Zoom Elite is an ideal marathon shoe for recreational racers as it offers good cushioning and stability, and a superb ride. Faster, lighter runners will love it for almost any run. Try it on if you

Weight 164gEvaluation Nike says this is ‘great for all road-race distances up to the marathon for efficient runners’. At 164g, we’d probably change that to ‘up to 5K’ for all but elite runners. It actually has reasonably perky cushioning (though we

, the shoe favoured by former marathon world record holder Khallid Khannouchi, and that should give you an idea of the kind of runner who'll get the most out of them – the fast and efficient kind. That doesn't necessarily mean elite, though. The 250 uses New

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You've seen the elite pictures from this year's Flora London Marathon - now it's your turn to be the stars. We've selected 40 of the photos we took around the course of real runners just like you. There are 10 to a page, roughly ordered by time

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, and easily retains its place in the elite of stability shoes.Try it on if you liked Brooks Adrenaline GTS; Nike Air Structure Triax; Asics GT-2080.

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Zoom Air shoes. The smooth, cushioned and responsive ride means that the Swift should find fans among runners looking for a shoe for quick training runs.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel DS Trainer (£80); Nike Air Zoom Elite (£70)