Weight 283gEvaluation When the Mudroc was launched last year, we were immediately impressed by this lightweight, sure-footed off-road gem. So much so, in fact, that we voted it one of our favourite products of 2003. Now Inov8 – the small British
at Harvard Medical School, US, who studies the impact of obesity and exercise on disease, disagrees. Here’s why.Is it possible to be overweight and healthy?Virtually every weight-related health problem can be greatly improved or cured with a moderate level
Weight 209gEvaluation Think of the Speed Racer as the more basic alternative to Nikes Air Sock Flame which is a brutal thing to say, as Reebok perfected the outsole-free technology that both shoes use years ago. Both shoes have cushioning that
severe weather conditions but should be a good 'middle ground' option for the odd autumn shower.TESTING CRITERIA Weight The lighter they are while still performing their job, the better. Could they be easily packed away on a run? Weatherproofing
Weight 218gEvaluation The Equipment Neftanga is one of the very best racing shoes on the market for distances under 5K. Its entire forefoot is made from Adidass springy Adiprene+ cushioning material, which gives it an incredibly smooth, flexible
Weight 280g/273gEvaluation Fila already has a very good 300g performance trainer in the shape of the Flow now its adding two more models to the category. While the Flow is built for responsiveness, the two FGTs are built for cushioning, with much
Weight 220gEvaluation The Sock Flame is so cushioned and relatively stable that it could just about pass for a performance trainer. Thats because it uses a one-piece midsole/outsole unit that eliminates the need for heavy outsole rubber
Weight 205gEvaluation Remember the Wave Ekiden from last spring? That was Mizunos audaciously light racing shoe, which squeezed Wave-plate technology into a mere 179g. Maybe its weight scared people off, because the Wave Spacer is its slightly more
Weight 308gEvaluation Whether you choose the Flyroc or the Terroc will probably simply come down to weight. There’s little to choose between the shoes' features – both have the same midsole and are built on the same last.The Flyroc feels slightly
Runners are a busy bunch. Too often, we push back our speed, fitness or weight-loss goals when life gets in the way. The focused workouts over the following pages are designed to make you faster, stronger and fitter - in however many minutes you can