Standfirst: The focus of weeks 13-15 of your 15-week scheduleAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords:uan126--In weeks 13-15... you taper… and race!You’ve done nearly all the hard work now – after your final long run in Week

it more of a reliable distance shoe than a brisk model. If you have no biomechanical problems but nevertheless want a reasonably stable base to do long runs on, the Preleus is aimed at you. Still, do try the £60 Cumulus alongside it. Some weartesters

, enhanced EVA, which partly explains the Glycerin’s weight increase over the Hyperion, which it replaces. The Substance 257 helps make the Glycerin a natural shoe for long training runs, as it absorbs shock and supports the foot well. It may also be a shoe

and chunky, without being heavy. If protection rather than responsiveness is your main desire (eg for long runs), it could work for you. The Pantera Plus has a unique mix of qualities, particularly its forefoot stability.Try it on if you liked Adidas Piedmont

than it looks).The Miramar’s predecessors were protective shoes that were best saved for long, slow runs. Testers tended to wear them dutifully until the official test period had ended, but not often after that. Now Reebok has expanded three of the shoe

has re-established its world-class credentials with a supremely fast course, excellent race management and a concern for the ordinary runner that other events would do well to mirror. The international running community has yet to really discover its

on looks, it’s quite tough, with plenty of protection around the heel and a high cut to keep out trail debris. In short A road-runner friendly, stable, long-distance off-road shoe for occasional road forays.Try it on if you liked New Balance 704 (£54

Weight 324g Evaluation From the 2030 to the new 2080, the Asics 2000-series has been one of the top five – often the top – all-round running shoes on the market. In reviews, it almost becomes a victim of its own success, as we pounce on any

No looking back!Welcome to the Runner's World race-week index. Whether you've been training for this all year, or you've just entered tomorrow's race after a drunken bet last night, we're here to do you proud.Frankly, the final week is a time

Where and when?Sunday, November, 9, BristolWhat is it?Comprising eight heart-stopping, lung-busting and back-breaking 'country' miles, The Easy Runner Sodbury Slog is anything but 'easy'. Starting with a long road section, the course is run across