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Best Off-Road Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 22/06/2005 19:41:13
The pavements are awash, and the fields submerged, so you'll need a pair of winter shoes to protect your feet. Or will you?
for adventure racers and ultra-runners.It's weatherproof because… a Gore-Tex XCR stretch "bootie" provides a snug, waterproof fit – even heavy rain and reasonably deep puddles can't penetrate. If you run through a deep stream, though, you'll have to take
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Best Performance Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 19/10/2005 14:34:52
One shoe fits all... why performance trainers give you the best of both worlds
than an ultra-light weight racer. It's a surprisingly plush shoe with a soft ride and good levels of stability due to a broad base of support – especially in the forefoot – and a stiff plastic midfoot shank. As it's built on a wide last, the upper
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Best Motion Control Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 15/06/2005 17:23:19
Roll-call: if your feet overpronate, give them a helping hand with these updated motion control shoes
' motion control shoe, with a full polyurethane midsole. It was super-supportive, ultra-durable and mega-heavy. The latest Calibrate has dispensed with the PU, apart from a slim plug in the heel, and that makes it a different, but still excellent, shoe
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RW Shorts Test
By Rob Spedding on 15/11/2005 10:50:37
Baggy, tight and tiny, we've got the right shorts for you
. (Men's + Women's) Contact www.newline.dk; 01732 846 616Patagonia Ultra – £35Super-baggy, light, unlined trail shorts with loads of storage space. Two big pockets at the front are complemented by even bigger rear pockets and a smaller one on the side
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Best Racing Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 15/06/2005 12:19:40
Just a few grams off your shoes can lead to serious improvements in your race times. Reach light speed in these 8 racing shoes
, but it has more cushioning than most in this category.Swap and Save If you usually race in Reebok Premier Ultra swap to the Premier Lite and your marathon time could drop by up to 1 minute.Saucony Grid Swerve – £70Weight 290g With a big medial post and broad
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RW Insole Test
By Rob Spedding on 14/11/2005 14:57:56
RW tests insoles from Conformable, Noene, Sole Custom Footbeds, Montrail, Sof Sole, Sorbothane, Profoot and Superfeet
is the insole for you - exceptional cushioning.Contact www.sofsole.com Sole Custom Footbeds Ultra-Cushioning - £35As with the Montrail insoles, the Sole footbeds can be heated for an improved fit. Unlike the Montrails there isn’t a plastic insert under the heel
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Seeking Guidance
By Rob Spedding on 01/05/2004 14:54:49
A coach could be the secret weapon you're looking for... they'll help you run faster and stronger in no time
that Joe put together for me was bang on,” he says. “On the day of the race everything went perfectly. From the gun to the line I ran 3:13:45. I’m positive that it wouldn’t have gone as well without Joe’s advice.”The Partner - Rob WattsRunner for 11 years
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Shirt Tales
By Rob Spedding on 07/11/2005 08:04:36
Sweaty and stale, worn and threadbare, or ironed and framed: race T-shirts of all shapes and sizes tell the stories of our running lives
marathon your recovery period can be up to a month.Rob SpeddingTHE SHIRT Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race, 2004Finishing this event gave me one of the biggest buzzes I've ever received from running. Sure, the Himalayan 100 is a fantastic event – magnificent
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RW Energy Bar Test
By Rob Spedding and Anita Bean on 22/06/2005 20:23:15
RW test 13 energy bars, including...
Boosting your energy on the run has never been easier. With countless gels, drinks, chewy sweets and even an energy soup on the market, you'll have no trouble finding something to keep you fuelled to the end of even the longest ultra. For many of us
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