By Paul Freary I’ve run for more than 40 years and although completed 12 marathons, it’s only in the last couple of years that I have begun to consider myself a marathoner!Whilst my times at shorter distances indicate a sub-three hour marathon should be within my grasp, to run a sub-3 hour marathon is always […]
What is a Running Shoe Rotation? Do I Need One and How to Build One?
By Paul Freary Having my own running store for over 20 years, spent the 10 years before that working for major shoe brands and spent several years as a sponsored athlete, I’ve never been short of a vast selection of running shoes.Throughout most of these years, I’d use a specific shoe for easy runs, a […]
How I Ran a 2:40 Marathon at Age 55 – Running Tips for the ‘Older’ Runner
By Paul Freary As a long-time runner and one who hopes to continue running for the foreseeable future, I’ve learned many things that have helped me maintain a reasonable standard and that I hope others will find useful in both starting and continuing to run into their 50s.So before I get into running a 2:40 […]
Cushioning – How Does it Stack Up?
By Paul Freary In recent years we’ve seen the amount of cushioning or stack height of running shoes increase more and more. It began increasing at such a rate that World Athletics, the sport’s global governing body introduced a limit on the amount of cushioning in a shoe, or at least in competition shoes for elites.HOKA […]
What are Carbon Plated Running Shoes?
By Kieran Alger Ever since Eliud Kipchoge started smashing marathon records in the original Nike Vaporfly 4%, carbon running shoes have transformed running. From the elites right down to your Saturday morning parkrun, they’ve been a bona-fide game changer. They had such a dramatic impact at the top level, that World Athletics had to regulate […]
What are Support Shoes? Do I Need them and Do they Work?
By Paul Freary The running shoe market is growing constantly with both new and established brands introducing new models on what seems like a weekly basis. The choice and variety of shoes on offer are enormous and can be confusing, even bewildering at times.Reading descriptions of new models from brands themselves can often add to […]
What are Maximalist Running Shoes?
By Amber Sayer I know that there are mixed opinions about the pros and cons of maximalist running shoes among running coaches, biomechanics, and runners themselves, but I find that maximalist running shoes, which are those with a thick stack height, or a lot of cushioning, definitely have their benefits for certain runners and walkers. Maximalist […]
What are Heel to Toe Drop and Stack Height in Running Shoes?
By Paul Freary What is stack height? In recent years the terms ‘stack height’ and ‘heel to toe drop’ have become commonplace in the running and running shoe community.Stack height became a more commonly used term after Eliud Kipchoge ran the sub-2-hour marathon. The record brought particular attention to the shoes he wore, a pair of […]
Marathon Running Shoe Guide By an UltraMarathon Runner
By Kieran Alger Hi, I am an ultramarathon runner and below you will find some useful info, from my personal experience, on what to look for when buying running shoes for a marathonA happy runner needs happy feet. When you’re running marathons, choosing the right shoes is mission critical. Most runners spend between three and seven […]
Slip-Proof Your Steps: Are Your Shoes Non-Slip?
By Rehan Iqbal Non-slip or slip-resistant shoes prevent injuries by providing the wearer with extra traction, drastically reducing the chance of an injury from a fall. People who work in the food services industry, construction, medical facilities, basically any environment where a wet or greasy floor can be a risk, should wear footwear that’s designed to […]
