decided it was time to go back to good old Brooks .My very first pair of decent running shoes were the beast .So after a few foot pains it was time for a change.Tried out a pair of Ravennas for approx two months doing time trials /speed work , 10k and half

and very comfortable straight out of the box. Ran an off road marathon in them almost straight out of the box (3 mile trial run). Did the same race last year and trashed my feet in a pair of shoes I previous had no problems with. This time came back

from the first time worn. Being a mid foot striker I love that they don't have the bulky heel of many other shoes. Mine have done over 300 miles now and are still faring well! Weaknesses: Compared to many other rival shoes these are fairly lightweight

. Stable. Weaknesses: Good heel cushion and improved forefoot cushion with more resilient AP+ foam. Stable. Overall: My all-time favourite running shoe is the Inspire 6, yet I cannot wear the 7. It is a much changed shoe and is not at all like its

to carry and mix with water, tastes great, all flavours are delicious. Perfect post race. Weaknesses: very easy to carry and mix with water, tastes great, all flavours are delicious. Perfect post race. Overall: Very quick and easy, I bought the trial pack

. After a good few runs in it, I've definitely noticed a reduced bounce from previous Shock Absorbers, and for times when things can be more tender than normal downhill running was no where near as painful. Weaknesses: For a runner with a larger bust (36DD