Advice on Running

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"Since being recommended the Asics Gel DS Trainer by Lanson Running before last year's London Marathon, I've found them to perfectly suited to my mileage and running style." Julian Davidson, Kingston Upon Thames. 

Introduction - Advice for New Runners

Starting running is a great way to get fit - burn 100 calories every 10 mins. That's right and even a conservative estimation in some cases. Running is a great way to burn calories and has the additional benefits of making you feel great, increasing self confidence, getting you out more, helping you meet new people (only if you want to) and encourgaes you to enjoy the great outdoors.

Every year in January there are literally thousands of new runners who take to the streets, treadmill or parks with great intentions but terrible kit. Those intentions provide incredible motivation but the discomfort and injury at the end of the first week stop progress and weight loss in it's tracks. So take our advice - visit eRUN - the Online Running Shoes Selector, read about the clothing you need and pick up the phone to ask anything we have not answered online.

Everything You Need To Know About Running Kit

Here is list of all the pages of advice you can find on our website. The interactive tool discussed above is a great way to find the right footwear, but we have also taken the time to explain the differences between running shoes and discussed all the other types of running kit that we sell, and when you might need it:

Running Shoes Advice - more information about what defines a running shoe.
Running Clothing Advice - get the information you need to pick the right running gear.
Running Gadgets Advice - a simple summary of the types of running gadgets available.
Running Nutrition Advice - an introduction and guide to sports nutrition for runners.
Marathon Training Advice - training plans for marathon running to suit all levels of runner.
 
Within these pages you will find embedded videos to help you understand the products and make the right purchase. You can also visit our very own YouTube channel where all these video buying guides are conveniently located in one place.