Athletics
Extraordinary story behind Chris Thompson’s trials win
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Athletics
Monday, 12 April 2021 07:56
Marathon man on his quest for the holy grail of satisfaction, the four-digit code that unlocked his Achilles agony and the horrific hand injury that almost ruined his Olympic dreams Chris Thompson’s victory in the British Olympic marathon trials captured the imagination of the sporting world. Storming down the finishing straight at Kew Gardens, the 39-year-old punched the air and…
Saucony Hurricane 23 review
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Athletics
Sunday, 11 April 2021 11:21
Brilliant cushioning is the strong point of this running shoe, says our footwear guru The latest version of Saucony’s range-topping support model sets new standards in what can be achieved from a control shoe. Cushioning really is next-level here, which is great to see in a category that often places too much emphasis on control. The Hurricane is perfectly efficient…
Adidas Ultraboost 21 review
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Athletics
Sunday, 11 April 2021 11:26
This best-selling shoe has fine cushioning and is great for heel strikers, says AW’s running shoes guru The brand’s most popular model, the Ultraboost sees an update which increases its cushioning by six per cent over the previous edition and makes it the most cushioned of the line to date. It packs the Boost material into a shoe which now…
Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 review
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Athletics
Sunday, 11 April 2021 11:29
If you want to avoid injuries, this is a recommended shoe, writes AW’s running shoes guru A refreshed upper provides a much-improved fit over the previous version of this popular and interesting Nike model. It is interesting because of the research behind the shoe. In tests comparing the original with their own Structure model, Nike’s study of 226 runners found…
AW’s running shoes guru gives the thumbs up to a fine trail running model Perhaps one of the best all-rounder off-roaders, the new Peregrine takes comfort and grip to a level that even the most hardened off-roaders will be happy with. Cushioning comes from the PWRRUN midsole, a highly capable material that offers the ability to absorb impact on firmer…
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