important since 80 per cent of runners strike the ground on the outside of the heel, with the foot twisted slightly outward. If the heel counter doesn't do its job, this angled footstrike can cause the foot to move and compromise the shoe's support

with.Contact www.1000mile.co.uk; 01923 242 233Brooks Adrenaline GTS – £8A snug, supportive fit and extra-cushioning under the heel and forefoot make the Adrenaline an exceptionally comfortable sock for long runs.Contact www.brooksrunning.co.uk; 01903

of the sole for a plusher ride. Under Armour Heatgear Lo Cut, £10.01 (pack of two) Contact www.underarmour.com The heavy ribbing and mesh support on the arch meant they stayed

The Gossamer had excellent moisture management due to Brooks' Equilibrium heat transfer. Testers also praised the sock’s performance in wet conditions. Silver Sox Cushion Foot Quarter Length £14 Fibre content 57.5% speedry, 18.2% spandex, 5.5% nylon, 18.8% X

pinch those with wider feet, but the overall feel was extremely light. A suitable choice for neutral runners who require little support. Contact www.pumarunning.com Brooks T5 Racer, £40 Weight 175gThis flyweight shoe is very nearly unnoticeable

involved in a crime and I am a witness. This has never yet happened. Puffin1 Join the threadFor the week ending 20 January 2009Hot to trot...Runner's High I've just got back on the road and got this amazing rush at about 50 mins into my last run

/(kg.mile swimming) 0.62 cals/(kg.mile biking) 1.44 cals/(kg.mile running). It must be true it was on the Internet. – ToucanI have, no doubt incorrectly, been reluctant to claim too many calories for biking and swimming, because I tend not to feel so much pain as I

own plan on the calendar which will then synchronise with the watch on connection. These plans can be as in-depth or vague as you like (for example, run at 10mm pace for one mile, then 10 intervals of 400m at 8mm pace followed by two minutes at 12mm

Miss out holes to relieve pressureShirl2 - My solution was one I read in Runner's World. Try lacing your shoes differently, ie: lace the bottom two set of holes as normal then miss the next set of holes so there is a gap, and lace the other holes as usual

– and you’ll hate running. Also, make sure you eat 200-300 calories about an hour before your run, so you’ll have fuel in the tank.But don’t pig out Some new runners take the opposite approach by eating too much before their work-outs; this is particularly