By Paul Freary While running shoes are designed for high-impact activity, many people also choose them for walking because of their comfort and support. However, not every running shoe is equally suited for walking. If you are considering using running shoes as your everyday walking footwear, here are the key factors to look for.If […]
Paul Freary
Paul has a lifetime of running experience. As an athlete, he competed at the international level and has some pretty impressive PR’s including; Mile 3:56, 5000m - 13min55sec, Half Marathon - 64min 55sec and, although he says ‘It’s not that good’ a pretty impressive Marathon best of 2hr 35min from Chicago in 2002.
Paul was the British Half Marathon Champion as we as World Masters Champion at the same distance.
He says one of his best runs was at the Berlin Marathon last year, where he finished in 2hr 39min at the age of 54 and hopes to go a little quicker this year.
Paul has worked in the running industry for over 30 years, both with brands including Puma, Fila, Adidas and Nike as well as owning his own running specialty store.
He lives in Lancashire in the UK and writes for several leading publications including Athletics Weekly.
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5 Best Running Shoes for Heavy Runners – Sneakers that Can Handle the Weight
By Paul Freary I spent the last month researching, reviewing, and testing running shoes for big guys, athletes big and tall, and overweight people ready to start shedding weight safely and comfortably. Selecting appropriate running shoes is crucial for performance and injury prevention. One key consideration is the runner’s body weight, which can influence the amount […]
6 Best Walking Shoes for Heavy Walkers
By Paul Freary Walking is one of the most effective, accessible and easiest forms of exercise, particularly for individuals who carry a little extra weight. It’s gentle on the joints, can be done anywhere, and doesn’t require special equipment other than a good pair of shoes.However, not all running shoes are ideal for walking, especially if […]
6 Best Stability Running Shoes for Overpronation
By Paul Freary People will often be told they ‘overpronate’ and as a result require a specific running shoe to help with this.You may have experienced a running-related injury or noticed your running shoes have developed a particular wear pattern. Let’s look at some of the best shoes on the market right now to […]
Running Shoes and Different Foot Types
By Paul Freary Foot shape and structure play an important role in running performance and injury prevention. Variations such as flat feet (pes planus), high arches (pes cavus), and broad feet can influence biomechanics and your running gait, affecting how forces are distributed during the gait cycle.Recognising these differences is an important factor for runners […]
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