an exceptionally smooth shoe that’s cushioned enough for neutral runners, heel strikers and forefoot strikers, stable enough for mild to moderate overpronators, light enough for quick runners and protective enough for midweight runners. The most visible change

using a lacing technique that holds your feet securely in position? 3) Do you kick the heel of your foot back against the running shoe heel before lacing the shoe up? You should.4) Do you wear socks? If not, you should. If you do wear socks, try using

in the heel than previously, with a slimmer, more supportive midfoot and roomier forefoot - and all-new technology. Out go the unloved plastic air chambers of the DMX system, replaced by DMX Foam - lighter density EVA pillars in the heel and forefoot

than the Teem, which makes for a far more relaxing ride. Weartesters liked the way the heel cradle snugly gripped the foot – and Avia says that this also provides extra cushioning by positioning fat pads under the heel. The weartesters also noted that

in its top-end road shoes. This smoothes the heelstrike, and guides the foot through to toe-off. There’s also a two-layer midsole. Asics says that splitting the midsole horizontally provides the heel with some independence from the forefoot. Allied

, too, is bigger, which also adds to the support. That said, it’s still a shoe best suited to efficient, lighter runners.The really nice thing about the Swift is its ‘caged air’ unit. It won’t appeal to everyone, but the cushioned, springy heel strike

. Testers really liked the Triumph's fit. A narrow heel and a roomy forefoot meant that most found the shoe comfortable. Female runners in particular were impressed. Allied to its smooth heel-to-toe transition and the responsive ride, the fit of the Triumph

on the floor, lightly hold onto your heels so your thumbs are on the outside and fingers are touching.2. Slowly, with your chin tucked into your chest, round your spine and place your forehead as close to your knees as you can and the top of your head

fasciitis, an injury that tends to strike those who overtrain, neglect to stretch their calf muscles or overdo hill sessions and speedwork. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that stretches from the toes to the heel. "If the plantar fascia

fasciitis, an injury that tends to strike those who overtrain, neglect to stretch their calf muscles or overdo hill sessions and speedwork. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that stretches from the toes to the heel. "If the plantar fascia