By Paul Freary The Saucony Guide 17 became a very popular support category running shoe, with its unintrusive support working very well in controlling pronation.The good news is that the Guide 18 remains largely unchanged and provides the same level of cushioning and control. As a bonus, for UK buyers, the price has been reduced […]
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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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Vs New Balance 860v14 – Everyday Supportive Trainers
By Paul Freary Aimed at the same type of runner; those requiring a mild level of support and control in a daily training shoe, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS and New Balance 860 are two of the most popular models on the market. Let’s be honest, these aren’t the sexiest of shoes or the ones that […]
ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 Vs Saucony Triumph 22 – Cushioning Kings Compared
By Paul Freary Both these models have been in the respective brand’s lineups for over 20 years, the ASICS now in its 27th generation, and the Saucony Triumph the 22nd model of the shoe.The ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 and Saucony Triumph 22 are two of the most popular premium cushioned neutral running shoes on the […]
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 vs Brooks Glycerin 22 – Maximum Cushioned Daily Trainers
By Paul Freary The ASICS Gel Nimbus and Brooks Glycerin are two of the most popular highly cushioned neutral running shoes on the market right now. Both have been on sale for many years, and both have gained a large number of loyal fans. The ASICS is now in its 27th generation, and the Brooks […]
5 Best On Running Shoes for Training and Racing
By Paul Freary The brand’s shoes have a familiar ‘cloud’ shape design to their outsole, and with road and trail shoes, they also have a range of tennis footwear and leisure wear.Its wide range of models means they have a shoe for any runner’s needs regardless of speed or capabilities. Their high-quality construction provides great […]
HOKA Bondi 9 Review – Running With the Best Cushioned HOKA
By Paul Freary The HOKA Bondi 9 is a fan favourite for HOKA fans. One of the original ‘max-cushioned’ running shoes and now, this, the ninth version, sees that deep stack of cushioning increased even further and replaced with a new, supercritical-EVA foam.The original ‘marshmallow’ ride has gradually transitioned towards a more versatile, smoother feel […]
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27 Review – First Run in the Most Cushioned Nimbus to Date
By Paul Freary Always ASICS’ range-topping neutral cushioned running shoe, the Latest edition of the GEL-NIMBUS is the 27th in the line and offers the highest stack and highest amount of cushioning ever!In this new update, the level of cushioning is up, yet the weight remains the same as the GEL-NIMBUS 26.We also see revisions […]
New 2026 Brooks Glycerin Lineup – Glycerin 23, Glycerin 23 GTS, Glycerin Max 2 & Glycerin Flex
By Paul Freary Part of Brooks’ popularity and success has always been their range of models and ability to create a shoe that fits every type of runner and foot type.In recent years, their range has developed to a point where they have suitable options for every runner at various price points. The Glycerin has […]
My 6 Best Running Shoes for Walking and All Day Wear
By Paul Freary Spending more than an hour or two on your feet can be a test of comfort or pain for many people, as most of us will spend a large portion of our day on our feet going about our work and daily business.For many, running shoes offer a great solution for comfort […]
ASICS Novablast 5 Review – Everyday Speed Made Easy
By Paul Freary ASICS design philosophy respects the Japanese principle of ‘kaizen’, continuous improvement, and so, with the Novablast 5, they have tried to reflect this principle.The shoe has developed from top to bottom with a new foam for the midsole and upper design.If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive […]
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