-fitting, and a lot of fun – though you’ll feel just how airy the upper is in chill winter air.NEW BALANCE 729 £49.99Weight 291gEvaluation The 729 is one of the most fun-to-wear shoes that New Balance – or anyone – has produced this year. It’s not for heavy

Weight 287gEvaluation This is a good season for New Balance shoes that appeal to lighter, faster runners. The 770 is a stability-enhanced version of the £50 730, which received high praise from our weartesters. Normal-weight runners used the 730

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

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, though its cushioning means it’s best on grass.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel DS Lyte (£70); Adidas Taper RC (£65); New Balance 730 (£50)

Weight 292gEvaluationThe 900 is a brand-new model from New Balance, rather than a subtle update of an old favourite. That's not to say it isn't without heritage; NB has a tradition of making great performance trainers such as the 730, 770 and 832

Weight 368gEvaluation Once known purely as a big-guy company, New Balance is now making more shoes for lighter and faster runners. Like its decent 730 and 830, the all-new 1040 is built for responsiveness, with a low-profile midsole and a very

training - or a racer for heavier runners - this shoe offers a reasonable start without breaking the bank. (Lighter runners could also consider the £50 New Balance 730, which is fun but more minimalist; runners with more to spend could try springier £60

?Instead of resolving to get faster, lose weight, stretch more or run a marathon, try this: swear on last year’s Training Log to achieve the best possible balance in your running. That’s right – balance.--> By taking a balanced approach to training, you can increase

they disappeared from Manchester, and after 22 years a new PB - by exactly one minute - I couldn't have chosen a better place to do it!Unicorn, 3:18A fine marathon. I was hoping for sub-3:15, but the RW race calculator indicated I am currently capable of 3