of added traction. Runners often refer to these small raised treads as waffles (left), in reference to the first popular Nike outsole created by Bill Bowerman with the help of his wife's waffle iron. On trail shoes, where traction is more important than

member Louise says, “I deliberately chose a large event for my first 10K (the Nike 10K, London) in the hope that it would lessen my chances of coming last - however as the event loomed, I worried that I might be last out of 15,000, which would have been

accounts is eating their dust in the office 10K. Others would just like to be a better, fitter, stronger version of themselves. Either way, goal setting is the way to keep your training moving forward, whatever your level. The Nike+ website (nikerunning

and I did the first Nike 10K for a target race. Since then I've not looked back on the running but had the odd smoking hiccup. Glad to say the smoking is now a thing of the past. I branched out to drowning and peddalling this year and am happy to say I

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new ones. See full threadAvoiding chafingFergalk - Nike do a pair of lycra shorts with the seams running across the body (left to right from inside of leg to opposite side rather than back to front.) No Chafing (research by Mr Fergalk), so comfy

where my children are members . Their support is immeasurable.When I was feeling exhausted and sore on Sunday, my hand would touch my running number and my thoughts turned to Paula Radcliffe. What a runner! My children and I met her at the Nike stand

. – Heebie (female)Nine. Puma Peerless, Nike Perseus, Mizuno Wave Rider, Mizuno Inspire, Brooks Adrenline, Brooks Addiction, Saucony Stabil, New Balance RX Terrain, Kalenji XC spikes... Didn't realise how many I've got, and how sad I am to be able to name

!" - Skipper’s Mate I feel the same about some things, like a pair of 20 year old Nike Pegasus that have lived in my garage for years... - nogbatMy old trainers are now in a very large heap at the bottom of the wardrobe, I’m struggling to get clothes in now. I

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