Category: Running Advice

Shin Splints: Stop Them Before They Stop You

Increasing your mileage? New to running? Don’t let the most common injury stop you before you’ve really got going. One minute you’re flying, feet pounding the pavements in effortless rhythm; the next, you’re doubled over, crippled by a sharp pain shooting up your shins. Shin splints – they’re a runner’s weaken, and are simply described […]

23/01/2018 | 0 Comments More

10 reasons to try your first parkrun

Parkrun are extremely proud of becoming the biggest running event in the world. But parkrun is so much more than a walk, jog or run in a park. Here are 10 reasons why you should join them… 1. More events to choose from – since you registered for parkrun, hundreds more local communities have started their own parkruns […]

24/08/2017 | 0 Comments More

Yule Love This Running Magazine Offer

There’s no need to put yourself through the panic of last-minute Christams shopping. Treat that runner in your life to a Women’s Running or Men’s Running gift subscription. Subscribe today and get 6 issues for just £9.97, it makes the perfect stocking filler!

04/12/2016 | 0 Comments More

Introduction to Barefoot Running

Did you know?…  Our foot has 200,000 nerve endings – 28 bones – 19 major muscles – 33 joint centres – 17 ligaments. Benefits of Walking & Running Barefoot: Personally I’m not a fan, but I do see and understand the benefits, so here’s what the experts say… Strength: While naturally strengthening the muscles in […]

07/04/2016 | 0 Comments More

Wave Inspire 9 | More Dynamic & Supportive Than Ever Before!

Wave Inspire 9 More Dynamic and Supportive than ever before   Dynamic and fast, the latest Wave Inspire 9 offers runners a moderate pronation support shoe with advancements in fit and motion control. As part of Mizuno’s ‘Moments’ campaign, the Wave Inspire 9 is designed to work in harmony with the wearer to reinforce the […]

21/11/2012 | 0 Comments More

Mizuno Launch the ‘be’ | The Shoe for When You’re Not Running

         TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS Mizuno launch the ‘Be’   Mizuno are gearing up to launch one of their most innovative shoes to date – simply named the Be and designed to aid running strength and stability.   The Be takes inspiration from the old Waraji sandals that were worn by the samurai class and foot […]

08/08/2012 | 0 Comments More

The NEW Mizuno ‘be’ Shoe for when you are not running

Mizuno have just launched their latest shoe which is simply called ‘be’ This funky looking shoe for the runner when they are not running isnt just any fashion shoe though! This is a shoe that helps the performance of the runner when they are not running.  Inspired by the traditional Waraji Sandles that were worn […]

04/08/2012 | 0 Comments More

Mizuno Performance Centre Opens in London

The Olympics is only 3 days away now and just ahead of the games Sports Brand Mizuno have set up their Performance Centre at Centre Point Building in London (next to Tottenham Court Road Tube Station). I went along yesterday to the VIP Press Launch to see the latest performance footware that will be seen […]

24/07/2012 | 0 Comments More

Barefoot Running | The Origional Barefoot Shoe

TERRA PLANA | VIVO Barefoot Shoe is said to be the origional Barefoot Shoe on the market. There are 200,000 nerve endings, 28 bones, 19 major muscles, 33 joint centre and 17 ligaments in the foot.  Barefoot running is said to be best for us – Ive personally never barefoot ran in my life and […]

05/06/2012 | 2 Comments More

Choosing The Right Shoe | There’s No Single Best Shoe

There is no single best shoe, everyone has different needs.  Your weight, the surface you run on, and obviously the shape of your feet mean that one persons ideal shoe can be terrible for another. We divide our shoes into three main categories are: Cushioning Stability Motion Control And then the 3 minor categories are: […]

05/06/2012 | 0 Comments More