Do you remember the time when you used to run around the shoe store as a kid trying on new shoes? Nowadays and as an adult, it might just be easier to buy from your favourite brands online, as you won’t be struggling to find the ideal model but instead, you’ll be able to get the best deal from different retailers. Today we’d like to explore how to best choose your shoe size, and what could happen if the shoe doesn’t fit. Are your feet painful? Sometimes, it might be difficult to realise that your shoes are slightly too small for your feet. As common sense, if you feet hurt or you feel constricted by your footwear after a day,...

We all know this one person who watches constantly at his or her smartwatch to say: “I have got to get my steps in today”. But, drilling it back: why should we care about our daily step count? Also, if you find yourself struggling – especially in the upcoming darker months, what can you do to get these in easily?First, why do you need to up your step count? According to the NHS, most people in the UK achieve about 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day – which equals a distance between 1.5 and 2 miles. However, public advice differs and advises to move more to improve circulation, heart health, and maintain good physical health. You may have heard that...

Do you sometimes wonder whether you’re just born with weak ankles? It might very well be, but this could also be a sign of an underlying condition and it doesn’t mean you have to live with it forever. Where does it come from? Weakness in ankles may be due to: Hypermobility or lack of stability in joints Bone conditions such as osteoarthritis Lack of strength in surrounding muscle groups – which can even be gluteal muscles Incorrect footwear including poor cushioning or protection Being overweight - which also stressed more your joints What are the risks of weak ankles? If you have weak ankles, you may have experienced one of the following: Sore ankles and feet Regular ankle sprains, fractures...

Last week, we discussed all things UTMB and elite trail running. But you don’t need to be Killian Jornet or Tom Evans to head to trails. Here is how you can start. Just go off-road No one needs the Alps to start in trail running. While you might be running on the pavement around home, or lapping a track, trails might be closer than you think. Instead of running on a path in the park, go run in a field, on the beach or find a track. You’ll find tools like Strava Routes and All Trails to help you find the most-traveled trails. You can also go old school and get information from the local tourist information center. Even busy...

This week starts the infamous UTMB race (Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc), gathering thousands of skilled trail runners in Chamonix. A good opportunity to understand more about this mythical race. UTMB 101: what is it? The Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc is one of the most expected and toughest trail-running events in the world and in Europe. The race takes place each year the last weekend of August between Italy, Switzerland and France. The main race is 171-km long, following the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc between the three countries, with a total elevation gain of 10,040m. It is known that runners have to face a very technical terrain, high altitude and changing weather conditions. While the elite pack...