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Weighty Matters: Running Shoes & Body Weight
By Runner's World on 04/08/2009 16:37:06
How your body weight can help you pick the perfect shoe
Running shoes are designed to help protect our bodies from the impact force of each footfall. These forces are proportional to a runner's weight, so a 15-stone person, for example, produces 50 per cent more force with each running stride than
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Gear on test: Autumn Jackets
By Runner's World on 21/08/2009 13:34:28
When the heavens open, make sure you're prepared with a lightweight, weather-resistant jacket
adjustments on waist, waterproof zips and a zipped chest pocket - and it's very light indeed. However, the loose fit and loud rustling were annoying and it might disappoint those who want the look of their kit to reflect the price. How It Rated Weight 6
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RW Test: Hydration Backpacks
By Runner's World on 08/09/2008 12:01:15
RW tests hydration packs from Camelbak, Deuter, Nathan, New Balance, The North Face, Mizuno, Inov-8 and Scott
How tough is the pack? Is it suitable for running on all surfaces and in all weathers? Weight/Bulk Is the size and weight of the pack bulky or economical in relation to the number of features and size of bladder? Added Extras How many additional
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RW Test: Trail Shoes
By Runner's World on 07/07/2008 11:52:47
RW tests shoes from The North Face, Nike, New Balance, Merrell, Berghaus, adidas, Inov-8 and Salomon
and comfort Is the shoe snug, tight or loose? How does it feel around the heel, toes and across the top of the toe box? Grip Does it do what it is supposed to? Is it a 'multi-tasker' or suitable only for one sort of terrain? Price Value for money Weight
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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
– £60Weight 303gThe shoe Don't confuse the Climacool Rotterdam with Adidas's Rotterdam QS. They're completely different shoes – and not just because of the Climacool's airy upper and ventilated midsole. The QS has a single density midsole, while
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RW Lightweight Jackets Test
By Runner's World on 06/09/2007 10:19:08
RW tests products from Adidas, Brooks, Gore, Haglöfs, Nike, Patagonia, Ronhill and Saucony
can pull it on over already-bulky winter kit.Contact www.brooksrunning.co.ukGore Magnitude Lady Jacket, £120 Weight 156gThe Windstopper material in this jacket has a papery feel but is flexible and breathable on the run. It can withstand prolonged
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RW Test: Backpacks
By Runner's World on 11/01/2009 13:58:20
RW tests The North Face Ion, Salomon Fusion, Karrimor Marathon, Camelbak Octane 8, OMM Classic Marathon, Rocket Bag, Terra Nova Laser, Raidlight Runner R Light
? Was the weight evenly distributed? Weight Was it light while remaining durable? Capacity How much kit did the pack fit in relation to its size? Was it flexible or rigid and how did this affect capacity? Extra Compartments How many extra pockets
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RW Test: Headphones
By Runner's World on 03/03/2009 11:22:01
RW Test Ultimate Ears Super-Fi 3, Ubanana, Mi-Sport, Koss KSC9 Sportclip, Sony MDR-AS20J Active Series, Klepsch Custom 2, Sennheiser PMX 80, Audio-Technica CK7
lasting damage to the headphones? Fit Did the headphones stay put in the ears? Were they comfortable to wear? Was there any slippage, either normally or when the head became sweaty? Weight Were the headphones heavy or cumbersome? Did a lack of weight
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RW Running Sunglasses Test
By Runner's World on 30/05/2007 08:49:10
RW tests products from Adidas, Bollé, Nike, Oakley, Sundog and Sunwise
for different light conditions, so you might use amber lenses for easier vision in low light, or clear ones in dark conditions just to protect your eyes from insects and dust. Adidas Adistar Price £119Weight 22gThe Adistar incorporates impressive technical
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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
're also fun to wear.Adidas Calibrate – £75Weight 377g Motion controlled by A full-length, second density medial post, a polyurethane (PU) insert in the heel, broad last, large plastic midfoot shank.The first version of the Calibrate was an ‘old school
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