A big thank you to Newton Running!

by Jonathan August 4, 2009
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The posty delivered a parcel from the US this morning. It was a goodie bag from Newtons as a thank you for my blog entry ‘From Heel striker to forefoot runner – why I love my Newtons’, which they decided to put up on their main site and in return sent me a Newton bag, [...]

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Buff Headwear

by Justin July 31, 2009
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It took my 7-year-old son to spot the potential of Buff headwear (as worn in my photo). Picking one up in a kit shop and with one eye on the promotional video playing at the display he threw it to me and said, “Daddy, that’s for running in!” I did just that (having paid, I [...]

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Asics Gel-DS Trainer 14 – the search continues…

by Jonathan July 28, 2009
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After a couple of runs in my new DS Asics lightweight trainers, it quickly became apparent that although the new ‘09 DS model fitted better than my old DS Asics, they were not going to meet my needs as a forefoot runner. They do not have the same flexibility as my previous DS shoes and [...]

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Asics Gel DS

by Jonathan July 20, 2009
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I currently rotate 2 pairs of running trainers, my Newton’s and a pair of Asics Gel DS trainers, which I’ve owned for the last 3 years and love. But, after hundreds of running miles it’s finally time to replace my DS trainers. I’ve worn down areas of the sole, especially around the forefoot area, to [...]

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Should I upgrade my Garmin 305 to a 405?

by Jonathan July 14, 2009
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As soon as I decided to take my running training and competition more seriously, I decided it was time to buy a performance watch. After reading every review going and speaking to my running and triathlete friends, I finally bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 last May. It was loaded with all the features I [...]

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Camelbak Flashflo Hydration System

by Justin July 10, 2009
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Every runner, every athlete knows the importance of hydration. Without good hydration the race can be lost well before its truly underway. But I had always hated – hated with an irrational burning passion – carrying water bottles with me. Part of the reason was that terrible, low level, sloshing sound that seems to magnify [...]

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New Balance 835 Trainers

by Ben July 8, 2009
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I have had many people look at my feet while I am running and remark that my trainers are ‘old,’ ‘worn out’ or perhaps ‘well used.’ My favourite comment, however, is ‘well experienced looking trainers.’ And there is a reason for why I have these comments. Today seems to me to be the perfect opportunity [...]

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From heel striker to forefoot runner – why I love my Newtons

by Jonathan July 6, 2009
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At the beginning of my winter training this year, I started training with a new Triathlon Coach who wanted me to change my running style from heel striker to forefoot running. He said it would increase my speed and running efficency, and reduce my risk of injury. I was apprehensive at first and questioned his [...]

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