Weight 406gEvaluation Though the heavy-duty 2000 is an update of the 1700 and looks very similar, its a very different shoe. It features New Balances new N-Ergy cushioning and stability cartridge in the rearfoot, plus several other changes
NEW BALANCE320 Firecrest Court, Centre Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1RG; 0800 389 1055; www.newbalance.co.uk2005 MODELSCUSHIONED 1060 844 STABILITY 854 1050 766 718 2004 MODELSCUSHIONED 1023 STABILITY 856 1221 PERFORMANCE TRAINING 834 900 MOTION
smooth-riding forefoot. Like the 2000, the 1040 is also a showcase for New Balance’s N-ergy rearfoot cushioning cartridge, which has only been seen so far in one of its racing shoes.The hollow cartridge sits below the entire heel area and consists of a
| Equipment Gazelle Pro Plate | Response Cushion | Ride | Supernova Cushion ASICSGel Cumulus |Gel NimbusAVIA2069 |257 BROOKSHyperion 2FILAF1 |FGT320MIZUNOWave Phoenix |Wave RiderNEW BALANCE879 |1021 |1040 |2000NIKEAir International Triax |Air Max |Air Presto
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
Asics Gel 1060 (£60); Nike Air Span Triax/Air Althea Triax (£60); New Balance 763 (£60); Brooks Radius (£65)
, and its especially good for faster runners.Try it on if you liked Adidas Supernova (£70); New Balance 829 (£60); Brooks Hyperion 2 (£80)
£74.99Weight 335gEvaluation The Wave Rider was our shoe of the year for 2000, and with good reason. It’s light and responsive, and yet well-cushioned and protective. Your foot sits close enough to the ground for a confident, positive feel, and yet
When: April 3Where: South LondonFirst man: Abdi Madar 1:11:31First woman: Liz Wynn 1:29:12Last finisher: 2:58:12No. of finishers: 369Race type: RoadRW rating 2011: NAThe Croydon Tramlink opened in May 2000. Why is this relevant? Well, on the plus
of the clubs considered were either nominated by readers or recommended by experts, notably England Athletics' regional development officers.Still, without further ado, here are the winners... UK'S BEST RUNNING CLUB (sponsored by New Balance)Poole Runners Since