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On the 14th February 2012 Julian wrote...

Run Doncaster 10k

Here’s a photo taken from today’s new launch for the link-up with the Brooks Run Doncaster 10k charity Partner – British Heart Foundation. Anyone wishing to run for The British Heart Foundation or for Doncaster Atheltics Club Performance Fund which will help out the local Olympic stars of the future, just drop an email to cheryl@metrestomiles.co.uk and she will send you out a sponsorship form. Get in training for the Brooks Run Doncaster 10k on Sunday 13 May. Enter online now at www.metrestomiles.co.uk. If you don’t fancy the 10k, then enter with your family in the 2k Community Challenge Fun Run – with finishers receiving a medal and certificate.

On the 1st December 2011 Julian wrote...

Adidas adizero Boston 3

Have a look at these babies. New in store. The Boston is our most popular selling tempo shoe or as I like to call it “your occasional trainer”.

The latest version (you can read all the blurb from adi below) see’s an improvement in the forefoot cushioning over V2. I’ve just been for an 8 mile run, including some 60s to 3 min efforts thrown in and really enjoyed the feel of the shoe. I’ve been a adizero Boston fan for a couple of years. But this takes it on to a further level.

Your feet will be flying on the way to qualifying in this light, responsive neutral trainer. They’ve managed to pack more cushioning in to the shoe -yet it still remains stable yet responsive. Here’s the tech blurb – I’ll keep you posted on how I continue in them. Oh, love the new colourway too. The best yet! Look like Messi’s footie boots.

 

  • Upper: Airmesh upper for maximum ventilation
  • Inlay: Lightweight but responsive moulded foam insole for comfort and cushioning
  • Coolever: Mesh and lining has a clover shaped yarn to manage heat and sweat reducing discomfort and increasing performance
  • Midsole: Full forefoot adiPRENE®+ for forefoot propulsion
  • Continental Rubber: Continental outsole rubber supplies superior grip in all underfoot conditions
  • Midsole Formotion™ for enhanced transition and responsiveness
  • Torsion® System for midfoot integrity
  • Outsole Blown rubber outsole for lightweight grip and cushion
  • Adiwear® outsole for best durability in high wear areas
  • Non-slip lining for maximum performance
  • Inlay: adiprene® lasting for added comfort and cushioning
  • 265 g (size 8.5)

Micro-fit with a new Formotion™ unit for even better transition and less stress on the body. Pull on the men’s adizero™ Boston 3 shoes by adidas and you’ll already be well on your way to qualifying. These premium running shoes have a Formotion™ design that brings your foot in for a smooth comfortable landing, a breathable air mesh upper and Torsion® midfoot support.

Formotion™ adapts to the ground to ensure the smoothest, most comfortable run possible; Air mesh upper for maximum breathability; Synthetic overlays for added support

On the 31st October 2011 Julian wrote...

1000 Mile Compression Running socks

Our most popular compression sock is the 1000 mile compression sock. Available in sizes Small to XLarge to accommodate size 3 – 13 feet. This compression sock offers the most support available and is fast wicking.

If you struggle with lower leg injuries or feel fatigue in the calf muscles/soreness in the shins then try this sock out. The graded compression will support you – particularly in the calf area – less so in the achilles, thus reducing muscle vibration when you exercise and minimise impact damage and build up of lactic acid. This will help with circulation and repair from hard training.

Worn and recommended by our staff for running in and for recovery.

On the 21st October 2011 Julian wrote...

Soleus GPS Sportswatch

US running watch manufacturer Soleus have thrown their hat into the GPS ring with a game-changing £99 unit that targets all the core functions of a great speed/distance monitor.

The sleek, compact design sits comfortably on the wrist and houses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that very accurately tracks every kilometre or mile of a run, walk or hike.  The auto-lap featurefor setting pre-determined distance markers, coupled with the clever night mode will aid training through the short winter days ahead.

Soleus GPS SportswatchHit the highlighted ‘GPS’ button on the left-side of the watch and in next to no time you are satellite connected, and ready to roll.  Once running, the ‘view’ button lets you toggle between time,distance,speed, pace and calories (handy with Christmas on the horizon).  With a 30 hour chrono,  splits of up to 100 laps and30 data files there is plenty of storage for all your workouts.

All in all, the Soleus GPS 1.0 has everything you need, and nothing you don’t.

Main Features

  • GPS: high-sensitivity receiver
  • Distance: current & total in Miles or Km
  • Pace/Speed: current & average
  • Calories Burned: current & total Kcal burned
  • Chrono: 1/100 second resolution
  • Data Storage: 30 hours/ 30 files / 100 laps
  • World Time: 106 cities covering all time zones
  • Rechargeable Battery: USB rechargeable lithium-ion (8hrs life in constant GPS mode)
  • 5 alarms
  • Water-Resistant to 3 ATM (not recommended for swimming)

 

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