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

biomechanic structure to men, which means different shoes - and different injuries - and physical changes like pregnancy and the menopause are likely to affect your training. Whether you're taking your first tentative steps into the world of running or you

other people there are out there in the same boat as me. I’ve found the FLM stories from other members very inspiring too, and the product reviews are really useful."Next stop is Race for Life before she makes the trip to Leeds to run the Jane Tomlinson

this BMI calculator.2. Does it really matter what kind of shoe I buy?Yes: the shoe that's right for you depends on your running style. If you buy the wrong shoe, there's every chance you'll endure any of a myriad of injuries, from shin splints to a

and try to reduce social engagements likely to restrict this. It's not unusual to sleep badly the night before your race. You will be fine, provided you slept well in the previous two weeks.Review your training diary a few days before your race over a

or even enhance performance. In fact, no measurable, significant benefit of stretching has ever been proven," he adds. And science backs him up. In reviews of the scientific literature on stretching in 1999 and 2002, published in the British Medical

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on their bodies tend to benefit from the higher end of that range," says Horne. Note how many hours you get each night. Review it and look for patterns. Once you figure out your target number, try to hit it each night, particularly during the week leading up to a

the thread For the week ending 15 June 2009Hot to trot...Runner Rivalry When you spot another runner ahead of you on a run, do you get the urge to overtake them even if they’re faster than you? Schmoo74 I find that chaps are (generally) more competitive