Author: Jamie Williamson

  • The indoor season is really starting to take off with meets all over the globe producing lightning quick times.

    Race Results 27/01/2025 – 02/02/2025

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    The indoor season is really starting to take off with meets all over the globe producing lightning quick times. Cross country and road action continues as well. The BUCS cross country championships did not disappoint as Birmingham dominated. Closer to Bristol it was the famous Doynton Hard Half Marathon. Read on for race results! International…

  • The New Balance 880v15 launched last week and this is a major upgrade on the previous version!

    New Shoe Alert: New Balance 880v15

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    The New Balance 880v15 launched last week and this is a major upgrade on the previous version! The biggest change from the 880v14 is a significantly increased stack height, going from 29mm to 40.5mm in the rear foot, resulting in a much thicker and more cushioned midsole. A second change is the heel-to-toe drop lowering…

  • The main changes to the Saucony Guide 18 is an updated upper which provides a little more space but this does sacrifice some weight. Despite this it still provides a high amount of cushioning for a relatively lightweight shoe.

    New Shoe Alert: Saucony Guide 18

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    For those needing a more stable shoe, the Saucony Guide 18 recently launched and looks very nice! The Saucony Guide 18 remains similar to the Saucony Guide 17 which was a completely different shoe compared to the Saucony Guide 16. The main changes to the Guide 18 is an updated upper which provides a little…

  • On Wednesday the 5th February we welcomed Southville Running Club and the University of Bristol Orienteering Club to our shop for an Altra demo evening to test the FWD VIA and Experience Flow around the streets of Bristol!

    Altra Demo Run

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    On Wednesday the 5th February we welcomed Southville Running Club and the University of Bristol Orienteering Club to our shop for an Altra demo run to test the FWD VIA and Experience Flow around the streets of Bristol! A big thank you to Connor from Altra for bringing down so many shoes for us to…

  • Running socks are an often overlooked but vital running accessory. High-quality sport-specific socks help you move more freely and for longer without pain, discomfort and distraction.

    The Importance of Running Socks

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    Running socks are an often overlooked but vital running accessory. High-quality sport-specific socks help you move more freely and for longer without pain, discomfort and distraction. The best running socks have zero play between the feet, socks and shoes. Look for socks that fit your feet and meet your needs by considering: Sock Weight Sock…

  • More action included an indoor world record, area cross country action domestically and a quick 10 miler locally. Read for race results!

    Race Results 20/01/2025 – 26/01/2025

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    Plenty more race action last saw the indoor races continue to deliver quick times in both Europe and the US including a junior world record. Domestically it was area cross country championships as well as the Welsh championships. There were also races closer to home including a very quick 10 miler in Cheltenham. International The…

  • Karhu Mestari Run 1.5: Experience Comfort in Motion with every step in Karhu's max cushion, smooth and stable, everyday trainer.

    New Shoe Alert: Karhu Mestari Run 1.5

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    Karhu have just released the Mestari Run 1.5 and we are very excited! This plush and premium max cushion shoe for everyday miles and recovery runs has been one of our best sellers despite Karhu being a lesser known brand. Experience Comfort in Motion with every step in Karhu’s max cushion, smooth and stable, everyday…

  • Mizuno Neo Zen: Experience effortless running in an everyday running shoe featuring technology that was developed for racing shoes.

    New Shoe Alert: Mizuno Neo Zen

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    The Mizuno Neo Zen is now in stock at Kinisi Run Hub! Experience effortless running in an everyday running shoe featuring technology that was developed for racing shoes. The Smooth Speed Assist helps maximise efficiency by promoting good running form. A nitrogen infused Mizuno Enerzy Nxt midsole has the triple benefit of providing excellent softness,…

  • With road, cross country and indoors all taking place the action is coming thick and fast and it's hard to keep up!

    Race Results 13/01/2025 – 19/01/2025

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    With road, cross country and indoors all taking place the action is coming thick and fast and it’s hard to keep up! There was a very competitive half marathon over in Houston as well as plenty of indoor action in Europe. Locally we saw some very quick road race performance. Read on for race results!…

  • The men's podium was Ben Miles (Micky Morris Racing Team) in 38:18, Jonathan Butler (Swansea Harriers) in 40:20 and Michael Ward (Cardiff Amateur AC) in 40:30. The women's top 3 were Olivia Tsim (Pontypridd Roadents AC) in 44:00, Ceri Merwood (CDF Runners) in 48:37 and Kristie O'Connell-James (Pontypridd Roadents AC) in 48:42. In total there were 785 finishers.

    Lliswerry 8 Race Review

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    On Sunday I took part in the Lliswerry 8 mile road race organised by Lliswerry Runners. This annual event has been taking place for over 35 years and always sells out very quickly. It has been nicknamed the “flattest race on the planet” and takes place around country lanes on the edge of Newport. The…