and six weeks later I completed a marathon. Weaknesses: These shoes feel quite light. They grip well on mud and grass. I'd had Achilles problems for over a year and a treadmill video showed that my ankle didn't just roll one way as I landed: it rolled back

Pros: Cons: Weight (M): 341g Weight (W): 289g Contact: www.asics.co.uk Full Review: What's new? This update introduces a vertical groove along the length of the outsole to encourage a more efficient gait and streamlined heel, and a new lace eyelet

flexible models around. Weight (M): 324g Contact: www.saucony.co.uk Full Review: This update to Saucony's best-selling shoe in Europe is designed to feel plusher than the previous version, with the introduction of a new sockliner, memory foam in the collar

-in charts to help you track your progress and see just how well you're doing. If you're ready to take up running, this book's ready to become your best friend Full Review: It's motivational, it's inspiring, it's fun! It's Running Made Easy! And, quite simply

Bar electrolyte blend (sodium chloride, sodium citrate, potassium chloride), natural flavour, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate. Full Review: More of a paste than a gel. Contains a mix of fast- and sustained-release carbohydrates (80

In short:A well-balanced shoe for moderate over-pronators. Pros:A well-balanced shoe for moderate over-pronators. Cons:A well-balanced shoe for moderate over-pronators. Weight (M): 350g Contact: www.adidas.com/uk Full Review: The Salvation, formerly

Pros: Cons: Weight (M): 313g Weight (W): 263g Contact: www.brooksrunning.co.uk Full Review: What's new? Plenty. A new arch saddle for a more personalised fit, dual density torsion unit to control flexibility, and new cushioning material

, enjoyable ride. Weight (M): 345g Weight (W): 287g Contact: www.newbalance.co.uk Full Review: What's new? The follow-up to the 760 has a firmer medial post for greater pronation control. Heel cushioning has been beefed up too. We say Judging by how well

documentary, also called Running High. Full Review: This is the story of an epic run of 2000 miles in 97 days. Hugh Symonds ran to the top of all 277 Scottish Munros, 4 English tops, 15 Welsh peaks and 7 Irish summits in his marathon run. The book is a

Pros: Cons: Weight (M): 300g Weight (W): 246g Contact: www.asics.co.uk Full Review: What's new? Much the same as its predecessor underfoot, but an all-new upper with minimal overlays for a snug fit, while the heel collar heights have been lowered 2