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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
| Breathability 8 | Comfort 7 | OVERALL 7.5 Haglofs Oz Pullover , £190Weight: 175g Contact www.haglofs.se As with the Gore Axis, this is made from Gore-Tex Paclite so is just as weatherproof - but at a fraction of the weight. The makers say
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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
, they are not easily accessible while on the move. Good For Faster runners or medium (10- to 15-mile) runs. How It Rated Comfort/Stability 7 Functionality 7 Durability 8 Weight/Bulk 8 Added Extras 4 Nathan HPL O2O Race Vest, £35 Water Capacity 2L Contact
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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
no matter what run they're doing. Mild to moderate overpronators will find it a top multi-distance shoe, while heavier runners seeking a supportive shoe for shorter distances should also check it out.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comPuma Complete Heras
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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
-rounder that accommodates a lot of kit, but streamlined enough to run easily with. How It Rated Comfort 9 Stability 10 Weight 8 Capacity 9 Extra Pockets 7 TOTAL 43 Rocket Bag, £135 Capacity 38 litres Contact www.triathlon-elite.net This bag is a bottomless pit
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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
Durability 9 Sweatproof 4 Fit 3 Weight 4 TOTAL 26 Sony MDR-AS20J, £12.99 Contact www.advancedmp3players.co.uk The flexible one-size-fits-all ear-hugging design of these is a good idea that just doesn’t quite work. They stayed in place, but when running
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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
.nike.comBollé Score 10750 Price from £79Weight 28gIf you’re prone to tumbles on the run, these would be perfect. Just a third of the weight of glass, the highly refined polarised polycarbonate TNS Guns lenses are 20 times more impact-resistant than glass. They
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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
for someone with average control problems, but with a tendency to crush shoes.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comPuma Complete Peerless – £65Weight 362g Motion controlled by Plastic medial post, fabric wrap, straight last, midfoot shank, external plastic heel
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