By Noel Paine  Anytime its raining, it can make it harder to get out the door to get that run in. One of the key things that make running in the rain are wet shoes and feet! I have been running for over 30-years and have run on wet days in every season.When I started […]

By Paul Freary  As well as a qualified sports therapist with over 30 years of experience, I have been in the running industry for over 25 years, operated my own specialist running store for 22 years and run to international standard with a half marathon best of under 65 minutes.Here, I am looking at three […]

By Noel Paine  Winter in many parts of the world can be cold, snowy and sometimes icy. In North America especially, winters can be tough for many runners. Growing up in Canada, I have run through many cold winters and got out for a run on some very brutal days; having the right type of […]

By Kieran Alger  Saucony is a brand on the rise. In recent years it has produced some of the best running shoes for daily training and race day. At the faster end, the Saucony Endorphin Speed set the benchmark for speedy daily trainers and the Endorphin Elite delivered marathon racing potential to rival some of […]

By Paul Freary  Here, we are looking at a selection of the latest trail running shoes suitable for various runners, surfaces and conditions.With a wide range of off-road running shoes on the market, how do you choose one for yourself?If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation.  Learn more […]

By Noel Paine   Are Zero Drop the Same as Minimalist Shoes?To be clear and state things simply, sneakers with zero drop are running shoes where there is no difference in the height of the midsole between the heel and toe of the shoe. There is no slope or drop from heel to toe, they are […]

By Kieran Alger  If you’re serious about chasing PRs, you might be considering adding a new carbon plated super shoe to your race day arsenal. Head to the start of any race and you’ll see a sea of all-out, carbon race shoes, with every major brand represented. To help you shave off those elusive minutes, […]

By Kieran Alger  Whether it’s a self-timed run or a local race, the 5k is a benchmark for many runners. An accessible distance for newer runners it’s also a good gauge of all-guns-blazing speed for seasoned racers.Before we get into our top picks of the best running shoes for racing 5k, though, let’s be clear: […]

By Paul Freary  As one of the leading running shoe brands in the world, Brooks has established itself as a favourite with many runners.By making the commercial decision several years ago to focus purely on performance running, no fashion or other sports shoes, the brand has gone from strength to strength.If you click, or buy […]

By Paul Freary  Here, I’ll look at some of the most popular Hoka running shoes and make my recommendations for different runners, from those wanting a lightweight, performance marathon racing shoe or to those that simply want a shoe for everyday easy miles.If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive […]