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mild overpronators. But with its fine level of cushioning – the rearfoot feels positively plush – it works well as a shoe for swift, efficient runners racing up to the half-marathon.

for the next couple of places, with Robin Hood’s size (despite a few organisational problems) just inching it ahead of the smaller, but more scenic, Lochaber.1 Flora London Marathon (1) 2:07:11/2:23:57The greatest race in the world? Probably 2002 date: April

, the shoe favoured by former marathon world record holder Khallid Khannouchi, and that should give you an idea of the kind of runner who'll get the most out of them – the fast and efficient kind. That doesn't necessarily mean elite, though. The 250 uses New

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Light, fast and smooth, the 320g Precision is a quick everyday trainer for efficient runners, or a marathon racer for others, and it’s one

. The Aello is no marathon shoe, but is great for anything up to 10K.

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Ask 10 runners what the best marathon in the world is, and you could get 10 different answers. Marathon memories are, to say the least, vulnerable to our own biases. Smash a PB in the Luton Marathon and (let’s take a leap of the imagination here

of the product is £229 and £259 (with heart-rate monitor). For a full spec on the 405 click here. To review a Garmin product and be in with a chance of winning £50 of Simply Run vouchers click here.To download RW's marathon or half-marathon training schedules

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 257gEvaluation The Phantom was a great marathon racing shoe, and having remained unchanged for years, its rearfoot cushioning has