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Shoes and Gear

The History of Nike Vaporfly: Changing the Game in Distance Running

In 2017, Nike released a shoe that would forever change the world of distance running. This is the history of Nike Vaporfly.

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Shoes and Gear

Shoe Comparison Test: Asics Metaspeed Sky+ vs Nike Vaporfly Next% 2

Is the Asics Metaspeed Sky+ a serious serious contender for the Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 as my current first choice shoe on race day? I test the two pairs in a treadmill session to find out.

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Training

How Does Age Impact Maximum Heart Rate?

Maximum heart rate is a critical reference point for calculating accurate heart rate zones. But how does this change with age?

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Miscellaneous

Get Ready for the Winter Season With the Treadmill Pace Calculators

Our new treadmill pace calculators let you quickly convert between speed and pace. Perfect to bookmark for easy access and on the fly conversions.

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Shoes and Gear

IAMRUNBOX Backpack Pro 2.0 Review

If you’re a run commuter, you need a good backpack. This review explores the Backpack Pro 2.0 from IAMRUNBOX to determine whether it is a good option.

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Race Reports

Vintermaraton 2022 Half Marathon: Salvaging a Poor Year of Racing

After a disappointing marathon in Berlin, I lined up for one more race in an attempt to close the season on a high. Read all about it in this race report from the 2022 Vintermaraton half marathon.

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Race Reports

Running to Berlin, Week 18: Race Report

The journey has come to an end. Read all about the race, and the last week leading up to it in this final instalment of the Running to Berlin column.

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Stories

Running to Berlin: Post Race Reflections

During a disastrous race in Berlin, I came face to face with my greatest fears. In this article, I share the unedited draft I wrote directly after the race.

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Training

Running to Berlin, Week 16: The Last Long Run

Race day is so close it’s almost time to start packing. Another good training week has boosted my hopes of improving my personal best in Berlin.

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Training

Running to Berlin, Week 15: It’s Crunch Time

Three weeks to go until the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Read on to find all the details of my training as we’re getting closer to the race.