near either shoe for fear of injury. However (and we probably shouldn’t tell you this), neither shoe is actually as badly cushioned as you’d expect – our most biomechanically efficient and resilient tester has comfortably run above 10K in them.

In summer 2004, more than 20 forum members pledged to take on Ironman Switzerland in July 2005 - that's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run. Many of them - including Jellybabe - were complete triathlon newbies at the time... Here

tightening the laces pointless. The reinforced toecap gave the shoe extra solidity but made it inflexible to run in, as did the hard cushioning and stacked-heel effect. The low-depth tread performed well on different surfaces. Good for heavier runners

your forum posts...Meanwhile, it's not entirely sugar and spice and all things nice, but here's what Runnersworld members are made of... MY RUNNING  I am a...  Beginner 26.5%Regular recreational runner 62.9%Serious competitive runner 10.6%I have

in training. I knew at this stage I would have to slow down in order to finish without the need for a stretcher. So sensibly I did and I kept on running all the way to the finish. Mentally you are up and down all the time, there were 36,000 runners, 500

’re all unnecessary fears. What’s more, whether you want to beat an ancient 800m PB set on the grass track at school, or outkick the runner who always sprints past you in local 10Ks, adding speed will be immensely rewarding.Speedwork doesn’t just make you

: In the last few weeks, I've been reminded how much I enjoy running with other people - when I'm out on my own, it's so much harder to keep going and keep up the pace. I'm a morning runner, and after having to reschedule a long run I also learned the hard way

unless I was forced to by serious illness or injury. Night Nurse I know a couple of runners over 70. One of them I know was even running ultras until a couple of years ago! I can't see that I'll ever stop unless I'm forced to. I started running when I

-prepared, having trained for six weeks. I used the Runner’s World emergency schedules which were excellent. But work pressures and a nasty cold cut into this last-minute attempt at training. I feared for my life as I stood at the back of pen nine at Blackheath! I

sun block next time. And yes, there will be a next time!)I can remember turning a corner and seeing Tower Bridge and becoming quite emotional. Someone from the hospice was there on the other side with a big cheer and a camera. The Runner’s World