may even be following her marathon training programme. A veteran of 181 marathons – 40 of which have been ultras – she is certainly no stranger to endurance events and the physical and mental commitment that goes with them. Why would she put herself

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and stretching your running shoes is to hit the tennis court or five-a-side pitch in them. "They are not designed for the kind of lateral movement that these sports require."Q: Can I use one pair of shoes for all my running?A: No. Take a nice pair of ultra