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ASICS GEL NIMBUS 16 vs ASICS GEL CUMULUS 16

With so many different running shoe brands out there and so many different models within each brand it can sometimes be difficult to tell the differences between them. Over the next few weeks we will try to explain the differences between some of the leading models available today. ASICS are sometimes a victim of their […]

Running Shoes, Past, Present & Future (Part Two)

Minimalist Running Shoes vs Maximum Cushioning Running Shoes Minimalist running shoes became popular because there was a growing perception that traditional running shoes had become so cushioned. So rigid (Structured) that they did most of the work the foot was designed to do. There is a belief that this has the effect of weakening joints […]

Running Shoes, Past, Present & Future (Part One)

Traditional, Minimalist & Maximalist Running Shoe Types

What are the Latest Trends in Running Shoes? The pendulum has swung back to more conventional running shoes in the past twelve months as the minimal movement has slowed. Sales in minimal running shoes have been in steady decline since the heady days of 2009/2010 after the publication of Christopher McDougal’s book “Born to Run”. […]

Running With The Snow

Snow Running

Falling temperatures and fewer daylight hours don’t mean that your outdoor running routine has to go into hibernation for the winter. Running in cold weather can help shake those winter blues, boost your energy level, and guarantee that you’ll be in better shape once bathing suit season rolls around. Follow these safety tips for cold […]

Running With the Sun

Running in heat and humidity can put you at risk for dehydration, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. Common sense is the key to avoiding problems, so be sure to follow these precautions: [vc_separator type=’transparent’ color=’#ffffff’ thickness=” up=’15’ down=’15’] Stay Hydrated: The easiest way to avoid heat disorders is to keep your body hydrated. This […]

To Run or Not to Run… What to Do When You’re Sick

Running While Sick

Runners don’t like to skip workouts–even when they’re ill. Here’s how to decide when you should take a sick day from training. Runners seem to live by a creed that’s stricter than the postman’s: “Neither rain, nor snow, nor sniffle, nor fever shall keep me from my training schedule.” Indeed, the coming of winter presents […]

Guide to choosing the right running footwear

running shoe

Choosing a running shoe can be a difficult task given all the high-tech options available today. Sometimes it is hard to see the forest for the trees especially with each manufacturer boasting incredible space age technology. The first thing to recognise is that there is no “Best” running shoe out there. The are many fantastic […]

Minimalist Running Shoes – Good or Bad?

minimalist

Natural running, whether a lightweight minimal shoe or fully barefoot is a growing trend. The suggestion is that traditional cushioned running shoes are so stiff and padded that they do too much of the work our joints were meant to do on their own. This can leave our feet and ankles weak and susceptible to […]