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ASICS has launched the 29th generation of the GEL-NIMBUS shoe. At the heart of the GEL-NIMBUS™ 29 shoe is the new FF LUXE™ PLUS foam. This lightweight, plush foam technology delivers softness underfoot. The shoe’s newly shaped sole features a wave pattern on the bottom that allows for extra compression. PureGEL™ technology is also positioned […]
Kullamannen by UTMB® race week is underway in northwest Skåne, with runners gathering ahead of four races taking place on Friday and Saturday. The week started last Saturday in Mölle with the Legacy Run, a non-competitive 16.5 km social run celebrating the roots of Kullamannen and raising funds for Skåne Stadsmission. Social runs and activities […]
World Triathlon and HYROX have signed a landmark term sheet entering into a strategic partnership. This agreement establishes Hybrid Racing as a recognised discipline within the World Triathlon family, and HYROX as the operator of the Official World, Continental and National Championships for elite athletes of Hybrid Racing. The agreement marks the culmination of a […]
Ahead of New York Marathon weekend, PUMA has announced it will bring its iconic NITRO™ Lab to the city, in a never-before-seen format that lets more runners across NYC try out and potentially win a pair of PUMA running shoes. Following the NITRO™ Lab activations in London, Berlin and Chicago earlier this year, PUMA will […]
British endurance athlete, Jack Jarvis, has completed the first stage of his world record attempt to run 13,000km from Beijing to London. He officially crossed the border from China into Kazakhstan at Khorgos on Saturday 24 October, having run an average of 56.7km a day since setting off from the Chinese capital on 12 August. […]
British activewear brand, Chica, has unveiled its new six-piece Layers collection, available up to size XXXL. Designed to make movement feel good, look good and fit effortlessly into real life, whatever the weather throws at you. Founded by Argentinian-born Maggie Klein, Chica is a bold, fresh take on women’s activewear. Following a standout summer launch […]
The Rase was among the first models with which Joma began developing its trail running range. Designed for racing, the early editions featured a construction focused on stability and protection. Nearly a decade later, the Rase remains part of the collection, but has evolved to meet the current needs of trail runners. The new version […]
What does it take to conquer one of the toughest ultramarathons in the UK? In this episode of UKRunChat, we catch up with Isobel Turner and Danny Smith, the first woman and first man home at the Dragon’s Back Race, just a week after completing the legendary six-day, 380km journey across the mountains of Wales. […]
IRONMAN has announced the addition of the new full-distance IRONMAN® Montana triathlon to the global IRONMAN circuit debuting on August 15, 2027. Bringing one of the world’s premier endurance brands to the heart of Big Sky Country, the inaugural event will offer athletes a one-of-a-kind racing experience surrounded by the sweeping landscapes, legendary waterways, and […]
With the clocks having gone back at the weekend, after-work runs are about to get darker, wetter and considerably more wintry. In response, Altra has just launched the perfect shoes for the winter months – the Blue Hour Collection – to encourage people to ‘Stay Out There’. Inspired by the “blue hour” between daylight and […]
When we first spoke to Tim Goule on the UKRunChat podcast two years ago, running was an important part of how he managed his mental health. He enjoyed running along the canals near home, fitting his miles around work and family life. Having completed a half marathon, he had another ambition in mind: to run […]
Columbia has launched its FW26 Titanium Hike collection, delivering its pinnacle outdoor performance system. Bringing together Columbia’s most advanced waterproof technologies, next-generation thermal innovation, premium insulation, and performance layering pieces, the range offers a complete system designed to keep hikers exploring through the cool days of autumn through to the harshest conditions of winter. Products […]
Olympic Champion and six-time World Triathlon Champion Jonny Brownlee will join One Good Thing as Head of Global Partnerships. One Good Thing (OGT) is a pioneering nutrition business on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic from the snack and sports nutrition arena. Driven by a shared passion to eliminate single-use plastic waste from the countryside […]
Sitting alongside the Vanish Carbon 3, Altra’s pinnacle race-day shoe, the Vanish Tempo 2 is designed as its ideal training partner. It combines an all-new FAST TRN dual supercritical foam with a split PEBAX plate, delivering high rebound and propulsion while still allowing the forefoot to move naturally. Key features include: FAST TRN dual supercritical […]
Sport In Mind, the UK mental health sports charity, has launched its new Saving Lives Through Sport campaign, shining a light on the powerful role movement can play in supporting mental health and helping people feel connected before they reach crisis point. Every year, around 200 children lose their lives to suicide. Sport In Mind […]
