I recently interviewed Andy Parker from Skins who can tell us the benefits of wearing compression. He has a wealth of experience working for Skins compression over the last few years, making him the perfect person to quiz about the benefits of compression. He is also an avid sportsmen, with...
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Benefits of Wearing Compression
Posted on May 22, 2013 by JamesG
Posted in: Better Products and Buying Guides, News and Views, Running Clothing Advice
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The Perfect Winter Running Outfit
Posted on December 21, 2012 by Mark
I am always pleased on the coldest running days to pull out about some top winter running kit and wear them together to feel totally protected, comfortable and motivated to run. Here goes: Base Layer - got to love a base layer. Soft, silky, sometimes woolen (Merino) texture fitting next to...
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Interview With Matt About Compression
Posted on December 12, 2012 by Alice
I interviewed Matt about compression wear. Matt is a running specialist and works with me in the shop here at Lanson Running. He is a former personal trainer and now a committed runner and gym goer. He has been selling compression for years on the back of personal experience and...
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Benefits Of Merino Wool in Ashmei Running Apparel
Posted on November 22, 2012 by Stuart Brooke
Ashmei was created because I found the performance of current running clothing was pretty low-tech. The majority of the running kit was of poor visual quality and performing to the same mediocre standards. I knew there were much better performance fabrics out there as I have been involved in the development of high...
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Base Layers and Thermal Underwear For Running
Posted on November 13, 2012 by Alice
As the winter approaches and the morning runs become colder, there is always a question that goes through the mind…should I get a base layer? Some of us decide to risk it and go without. Others take the smart approach of getting one and never look back. In this blog we...
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Running Lights and High Viz Accessories
Posted on October 23, 2012 by Alice
As the days get colder they also get shorter meaning that our morning and evening runs will be in low light or darkness (fast forward to next week and it will be just darkness!). Safety is one of the many challenges a runner faces in these conditions but there are...
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How To Avoid Winter Colds
Posted on October 12, 2012 by Alice
Here is a simple guide on how to avoid winter colds (the running nose, fever, aching body and cold sweats opposed to the low temperature outside), and what to do if you are struck with one: I'm not sick yet… - Get your 8 hours sleep – the hormones and chemicals, which...
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Tips For Running At Night
Posted on September 27, 2012 by James
When the evenings draw in for the winter months and the weather gets cold you need to consider keeping the elements out but also visibility. The visibility consideration works two ways. The first is making sure you can see where you are running at night and the second is making...
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What Do I Need To Start Running?
Posted on September 13, 2012 by Matt
There isn’t much kit you will need realistically to answer the question of 'what do i need to start running?'. However there are a few items that are going to assist you along the way. The most obvious item is of course a pair of running shoes. These are an absolute...
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Sports Bras for Running
Posted on July 19, 2012 by Mark
According to the latest research carried out by Shock Absorber, some 9.5 million women in the UK are not using sports bras for running, thus not supporting their breasts properly. Could you be one of them? If you are then once you realise what might happen if you don’t might...
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