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As a runner and a running coach, not surprisingly, I have an interest in the runner’s heart and measuring its activity.

But, I gave up on heart rate monitors some years ago. It’s not that I’m not interested, I just couldn’t get any meaningful results from any devices I tried: Polar (x 2), Cardiosport, Garmin, they all gave very unreliable data; all were chest-strap devices. read more

Back in the old days when we used to train for races, I was preparing for Brighton Marathon. I needed some new shoes to train in. I tend to have at least 2 pairs of running shoes on the go (although it’s more like 4 or 5), specifically, one pair for day-to-day running, and long runs and another pair for some faster stuff, intervals, etc, and when there might have been a race to run.

Wide Fitting

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I’ve never really been a big fan of running in tights

It’s probably my age, and maybe I’m a little self-conscious. I also get to hear plenty of amusing often derogatory remarks about runners who are maybe bolder and like to set their stall out, so to speak — I guess Robin Hood pulled it off ok. Perhaps these will offer a more comfortable introduction to compression clothing.

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The SKINS read more

Tom Tom Runner

I’ve been using a Garmin Forerunner 205 for quite a few years now, not for every run, but occasionally when I want some distance and pace data.

After discovering Strava and using the app extensively with a smartphone whilst cycling, I began using the Garmin more often whilst running to upload running data to Strava.

However, increasingly, the Forerunner has been causing damage to my wrist, read more

I’ve not written anything about specific shoes for a while. But, after a recent purchase that was probably my best shoe bargain ever, I thought the time was right.

The Brooks Green Silence get rave reviews and are really worth considering for anyone following the ‘less is more’ approach to running shoes. I was very lucky with mine, I bought a used pair on eBay to try out read more