We tested the latest minimalist models at the RW Shoe Lab and on the feet of 24 wear-testers. Seven pairs rose to the top because of their ultralight weight, flexibility and low heel heights. In the reviews that follow, each shoe’s flexibility
After nearly a week of testing, restesting and testing some more, we're proud to announce a major upgrade to the RW forums. It's now possible to post images, YouTube clips and smileys in the forum and a lot more besides.And because we appreciate
a break, read our nine rules for a successful return and don't start running again until you meet all the criteria. RW magazine subscribers can see the article in full here (along with three running comebacks) while non subscribers can enjoy
of calories. Lots of studies have confirmed this. Most recently, for example, researchers at Dunn Nutrition Laboratories in Cambridge found that overweight people burned more calories in a step test than the leaner participants. So what about your theory? Well
or drink, and had notched up a hearty 49 years. But when doctors ran tests, a biopsy revealed throat cancer."Right after the biopsy he went for a run," Dave’s wife Liz, aka forum member School Runner, told RW. "It reminded him that there are loads of people
maximum of 170 (220-50, my age). Thats well below the 80-90 per cent suggested in RW. Am I doing something wrong?A Heart rate monitors have had a positive impact upon runners ability to train smart. But what many users dont fully appreciate
oxygen-delivery machines who know their VO2 max and use the impressive numbers to bolster their confidence. Armstrong knows his VO2 max, too. His long-time friend, confidante, and coach, Chris Carmichael, has had his star pupil tested on several occasions
-down on what to look for in a heart-rate monitor – and how to get the most out of your new kit, complete with jargon-busting glossary.Get To Know Your Heart Rate MonitorTrain at your best by getting to know the ins and outs of your heart rate monitor.RW Test
you should try Salclear Sport. In our testing programme I used prototypes of the products on specs and sunglasses whilst mountainbiking and running in all sorts of weather, and they proved perfect. I ran an ultra mountain race recently with the defog
. • My RW profile Goal: sub-4:00 Current PB: 4:14:27 Rob's Training Schedule | Rob's Food Diary Analysis | Rob's Training Thread | Rob's Race-Week Nutrition Strategy Weeks 13 - 14Rob says: I started this fortnight with a dodgy ankle