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How To Use a Foam Roller To Warm Up and Cool Down

Article added March 16, 2020 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Beginners, Injury Prevention, Training, Uncategorized
Written By: Michelle Hamilton

These moves will boost flexibility and recovery before and after your run. Chances are you already know all about the benefits of foam rolling for your daily runs. But if you just use a foam roller to rehab injured muscles, you’re not getting the most out of it. Foam rollers—which come in a variety of densities and […]

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The best shoes to buy if you’re running a marathon

Article added February 14, 2020 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized
Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

https://hmg-h-cdn.hearstapps.com/videos/marathon-1547483462.mp4 How to choose a shoe to run a marathon in: It’s important to note, that every runner is slightly different, and the shoe you do your long runs in won’t necessarily work for your running partner. When finding a marathon shoe, look at what you are currently running in and what your goals are […]

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Nike reveal Air Zoom Alphafly Next%, which will be legal for Tokyo 2020

Article added February 6, 2020 Categories Featured News, Shoes, Shoes and Gear, Training
Written By: Jane Mcguire

Here’s what we know so far.   Last week saw World Athletics announce major changes in regards to its rules on footwear. The new rules state that after 30 April, runners will not be allowed to compete in prototype shoes and all shoes with more than one carbon fibre plate, or a sole thicker than 40mm […]

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Find the Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet

Article added January 30, 2020 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized
Written By: Caitlin Giddings

No, you don’t need more arch support. But here’s what you do need. Flat-footed runners face a number of challenges in finding the right running shoe—not least of which is a glut of conflicting information on the topic. The internet and your local running store will likely urge you to buy a shoe with more arch […]

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Nike’s record-breaking running shoes to be banned

Article added January 21, 2020 Categories Featured News, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized
Written By: RICK PEARSON

Rules that limit the thickness of midsoles and the use of carbon-fibre plates are expected soon. Nike’s record breaking Vaporfly Next% shoes have adorned the feet of multiple marathon winners since their release in 2017. But according to speculation, they seem likely to be banned when the World Athletics announces new rules surrounding running shoes. […]

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