that they found the Belus perfect for speedwork, short runs and even long races. (If you need extra stability, the Complete Heras is practically the same shoe, but with a small medial post – for £5 more.)In Short Another great performance trainer from Puma

out which of our forumites will be lining up at the startline and share your last minute advice and post-race reports.Post-Race CelebrationsOnce you've finished the race, keep us posted about your triathlon triumph. Tell us your race stories via

, fast, biomechanically efficient runner, they could be used day in, day out. What you get is a low-profile, responsive shoe with mild to moderate cushioning and a small medial post. The post helps with stability, as does a mildly curved last

Over the last five years or so, you could not have failed to notice an increasing number of the world's elite runners sporting figure-hugging race apparel. Even in the world of running mortals, your eyebrow probably barely twitches when you pitch up

Discovering that you needed a motion control shoe was once like finding out that you had to wear braces on your teeth. In the long run, they would be good for you, but unlike, say, racing flats, they weren't exciting or fun to wear. They were a

stable too, with a two-thirds-length medial post, a good heel counter and a decent midfoot shank. The lightest, most efficient runners would find it a good half-marathon or even marathon shoe, but it’s also an ideal first racing shoe for short distances

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what went wrong."A bad race can be a stepping stone to a breakthrough performance," says running coach Mark Wallis (markdwallis.com) "Working through a challenging experience helps you develop mental strength and perseverance." These five post-bad-race

and forest trails made up the 10K run, which took participants to the finish line and the post-race barbecue.In the men's race, Lewis Murchie had a clear lead exiting the water, but was chased down on the bike, with Andrew Brierley overtaking him on the run

. With the 900, which offers stability and cushioning in a lightweight package, New Balance appears to be taking on Asics's DS-Trainer. That's great news for any runner looking for a stable shoe for racing and training.With its big two-density medial post, it