Author: Jamie Williamson

  • On Sunday I took part in the City of Newport Half Marathon which runs through the heart of the City of Newport and the historic village of Caerleon.

    City of Newport Half Marathon Race Review

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    On Sunday I took part in the City of Newport Half Marathon which runs through the heart of the City of Newport and the historic village of Caerleon. The route showcases iconic landmarks in Newport and meanders along the risk Usk pathways and through the city centre. The race HQ is right in the city…

  • Spring marathons and half marathons are approaching fast and it's time to start practising your event day fuelling strategy!

    Energy Gels

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    Spring marathons and half marathons are approaching fast and it’s time to start practising your event day fuelling strategy! Energy gels are one of the most efficient forms of sports nutrition. During prolonged and/or high-intensity exercise, such as a marathon or half marathon, your body relies on glycogen stored in muscles for fuel. The body…

  • Joe Mercer (Horwich RMI Harriers) won the Ironwood Challenge in 35:56 and I followed him home in second in 36:33 with Iain Large (Westbury Harriers) third in 38:28. Julie Emmerson (Coventry Godiva Harriers) won the women's race in 42:10 followed by Robyn Ellis (Westbury Harriers) in 48:55 in second and Laura Meech (Clevedon AC) third in 48:57.

    Ironwood Challenge Trail Race Review

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    On Sunday I took part in the Ironwood Challenge, a six(ish) mile trail race, organised by Nailsea Running Club. It makes use of country trails through ancient woodland, fields and forests above the village of Long Ashton in North Somerset. Kinisi Run Hub were proud to be supporting the event along with Nnormal! The race…

  • Compression gear is designed to improve blood circulation, reduce muscle fatigue and enhance recovery.

    The Importance of Compression

    Want to up your performance? Let’s consider the importance of compression. Compression gear is designed to improve blood circulation, reduce muscle fatigue and enhance recovery. Compression reduces muscle displacement, soft tissue vibrations and muscle activation associated with running impact forces. It can help prevent injuries by providing support and stability which also maintains overall well-being…

  • On Thursday I raced the sixth race of nine 5 mile races in the Dave Jones Prom Run Series organised by Weston Athletic Club. These are flat, quick road races along the prom of the Weston-Super-Mare seafront. Kinisi Run Hub are excited to be sponsoring this great series.

    Weston Prom Run Series 6/9 5 Mile Race Review

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    On Thursday I raced the sixth race of nine 5 mile races in the Dave Jones Prom Run Series organised by Weston Athletic Club. These are flat, quick road races along the prom of the Weston-Super-Mare seafront. Kinisi Run Hub are excited to be sponsoring this great series. It was tough conditions this month with…

  • On Wednesday I took part in the fifth race of six in the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series organised by Wells City Harriers.

    Street 5k Series 5/6 Race Review

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    On Wednesday I took part in the fifth race of six in the Clive & Angela Thomas Street 5k Series organised by Wells City Harriers. The races take place on the second Wednesday of each month from October through March. Kinisi Run Hub are proud to be involved as a sponsor. Read Race Review 1…

  • 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…