Weight 402gEvaluation ECS – the Ecto Cantilever System – is Avia’s take on the ‘mechanical midsole’ – Nike’s Shox and Adidas A3 were the first shoes to utilise this concept, but while Nike and Adidas use the pillars to provide cushioning, Avia uses

of the previous models. On the technical side this means that Nike has added a medial post – lacking from the first two models – above the four rearfoot elastomer pillars, to aid stability. It’s still not a shoe for severe overpronators, but that added support

UAN: 199 Article type:--If you want to know more about running injuries, you're in the right place. This is an archive of Bodyworks, a series of columns that ran for two years in Runner's World UK. It was written by RW Medical Advisor Dr Patrick

-Marathon (Notts, October 29)Exmoor Stagger 15, October 22 Exmoor Stagger 15 (Somerset, October 22) With Runner’s World forum members calling it "the best cross country race ever", the Exmoor Stagger 15 was always a shoo-in for October’s Race Preview. Find out

were the motivations behind father-of-two Paul Courtney (aka Paul – G1PDC and our January Member Of The Month) first reaching for his trainers a few years ago. And though Paul confesses he’s not "built like a runner, and certainly doesn’t eat pasta

the cast of Emmerdale through Victoria Park in banana costumes? Well if you need to ask where the cinema is in French, or need tips on the art form that is air guitar, Runner’s World might not be your first port of call. However we can offer you the chance

was in the first aid tent with the wonderful St John's Ambulance. So even though I missed out on my target by 20 minutes, and I promised myself during the last mile that I would never do another marathon, I can't wait until next year! What would I do differently

Forumite Kevski has a Chariots of Fire moment (© www.richk.co.uk photos)On Sunday December 14, 1,178 finishers crossed the line of the first Hastings Marathon to be staged in a century. Held at the home of the celebrated Hastings Half, race

through the ancient woodlands of the Kent Downs (a site of scientific interest) in aid of a local hospice.--Filling up fastOK, so these two races aren’t in February but with places going like hot cakes, you’d best sign up now…Liverpool Half

-packed trails and switching from trail to road, and though the tread is not as deep as some trail shoes it was fine on half-dried mud, woodchip and rocky paths. The fit is roomy and cushioned, making this a good choice for a nervous first-time trail shoe buyer