under landing pressure (excessive twisting can lead to runner's knee and other joint alignment injuries). To test the torsional rigidity of a running shoe, hold it at the heel and toe with both hands and try to twist the sole from side to side
herself to being abandoned every Sunday morning as he set off for his weekly long run.Seeing Lee complete eight marathons was not enough to persuade Rachel to take up running, but she did decide that she wanted to get fit."About 18 months ago, Rachel
what I was hoping for but it is still a new PB, and the fastest I’ve ever run! Read more (Updated 06/10/08)Sue Thompson (aka Pleased of Higham) Finish Time: 1:46:04 (Target time - 1:45) Sue says: The clock said 1:45:59 when I crossed the line
victory in the 1993 World Marathon Cup remains a recent highlight of British men’s marathon running, and his 2:08:36 at the 1997 London Marathon was the last time a Brit broke 2:09.But it’s undoubtedly in his role as co-founder of the Great Ethiopian Run
well priced.Contact www.timex.comOakley D1 £129 Features 100-lap memory; three alarms; three-zone countdown timerPros Clear displays; two-deck stopwatch; sturdy lightweight strapCons ExpensiveThis is a very modern execution of a traditional
was possible and accomplish great things. No one demonstrates that better than the Running Heroes honoured by Runner’s World and Aviva in 2008 — they were seven people who achieved something or gave back in a monumental way. Among that group
SPONSORED BY:In April, Runner's World will recognise seven outstanding people who have made us especially proud. We honour them - the Runner's World Heroes of Running 2008 - not only for the heroics they've demonstrated, but also the future heroes
temperature, but were restrictive to run in. In drier or warmer weather, these are surplus to requirements.Contact www.nike.com; 0800 056 1640Brooks NightLife £40The NightLife range is designed for high-visibility, and you'll certainly be hard to miss
home. Surely a holiday offer you can't refuse.More Travel Collection highlightsHimalayan 100 Mile Stage Race (October 25-November 4)Las Vegas Marathon and Half-Marathon (December 10)Che Guevara Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon, Cuba (January 11-18, 2007)
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