since 20 years running. great for all type of running except trail Penfold: FAST, LIGHT BUT REASONABLY SUBSTANTIAL Strengths: Comfy, responsive, good for fast training or longer races. Some supprt. Weaknesses: Comfy, responsive, good for fast training
and covers nearly every aspect of training. It is packed full of schedules, exercises and advice. I have owned mine for over two years and find myself contantly refering back to it for advice and guidance, whereas other books get left on the shelf
Wood madaussie: LOVE THEM! Strengths: seemless interior, which massively reduces blisters!Improved cushioning from version 2, which really comes into its own on the long long marathon training runs. Weaknesses: seemless interior, which massively reduces
. Weaknesses: This trainer is exceptionally comfortable and cushioned. Well put together as well. Overall: Very good trainer that provides excellent cushioning. Suits heavier runners and any runner who wants cushioning for training runs. Personally I use a
are the testimonies of maybe 15 different runners from that year - from elite runners hoping for Olympic qualification to first-timers ecstatic to finish. It charts their reasons for running, their training, build-up and their race. Weaknesses: Truly inspiring
Strengths: Introduces some new training ideas, well at least they were new to me Weaknesses: Introduces some new training ideas, well at least they were new to me Overall: Excellent read for anyone who wants to go faster in anything froma 5K to a Marathon
of shoes for strenght training and racing JamesEarlJones: COMFORTABLE, BUT QUICK? Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall: Comfy, soft ride. Lighter than the average cushion shoe.However not convinced whether it's a quick shoe - I'd prefer to stick to racing
marathon training I have really found these a great all rounder . That great I have 3 pairs of these now put back for future training incase they stop selling them !
forefoot is a little rough. The forefoot was felt to be too wide by male testers, while our (‘wide-footed') female tester thought them to be narrow.Our wear-testers say: "Lack of flexibility makes them okay for a training run on the flat, but no so much
of cushioning Weaknesses: High level of cushioning Overall: After 6 months of racing AND training in the Ascis DS-racer-8 shoe for both 10k and half-marathon distances I was looking for something for higher mileage as I get back in to marathon training over
