a very stable shoe and prefers a firm ride, or a forefoot striker who wants a fast everyday trainer, the Shoe Finder should have the trainers for you. Updated following each issue of the Runner's World Shoe Guide, released in spring and autumn, we
, but do it slowlyI used to be a heel striker but changed to running on my forefoot, and I swear blind it makes me quicker. During the switchover I had sore calf muscles, but once I got used it I was fine. The trick is to take the change over very gradually
. I tinkered with my own form, switching from a heel strike to a forefoot strike and, as I did so, I started to find my usual shoes cumbersome and heavy. I began to wear lighter, more pared-down shoes. My PBs over 10K, 10 miles and the half marathon
