Researchers at the University of Exeter have carried out a small study which shows that the nitrate in beetroot juice leads to a reduction of oxygen uptake, slowing the rate at which a person becomes exhausted.
Subjects could exercise up … Continue reading
Yesterday evening, just a short club session on a field (about 4 miles) wearing Inov8 Terroc.
I’m still trying to avoid wearing my old ‘proper’ trainers, either the Cumulus or 2140.
Road runs are done in my new Fila trainer … Continue reading
After a time trial of just under 5 miles on the Tuesday, the feet felt ready for another barefoot run.
The main exercise of the the day was 50 mins on the bike to the nearest all-weather running track.
I’ve … Continue reading
PF and ankle sore in the morning. Blisters and soreness is now almost completely healed.
I have a time trial to run tomorrow so have rested my feet today.
12.5 miles hilly off road run on grass mainly (short road section), wearing Inov8 Terroc shoes.
These shoes are not very cushioned and have a low heel with no real stability — very comfortable and well worn-in. They took me … Continue reading
18 Holes of golf wearing golf shoes that I wear very infrequently.
Afterwards, my heel (PF) is very sore.
Easy 4 miles on road in evening in Fila shoes.
I picked these shoes up very cheap (£19), after deciding that … Continue reading
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