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cropped paul frearyPaul Freary

Paul Freary really does have a lifetime of experience as an athlete. Paul’s father, Mike was British record holder over 10,000m in 1966, so Paul was almost born to run. With best times ranging from 3:56 for the mile to 13:55 for 5k, he also clocked a 2:39 at Berlin in 2022 at age 53 and hopes to go quicker this year. Having worked with several leading brands as well as in retail he also knows running footwear inside out and also has experience in gait analysis and orthotics. Paul writes regular running shoe reviews for our site and our Youtube channel!
The 7 Best Trail Running Shoes in 2023 1

The 7 Best Trail Running Shoes in 2023

Shoe Buyer's Guides

Trail running and trail running shoes have exploded in recent years into a new market … Read more

The 5 Best Cushioned Running Shoes In 2023 2

The 5 Best Cushioned Running Shoes In 2023

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When compiling a list of cushioned shoes, it’s easy to jump in and start thinking … Read more

The 5 Best Altra Running Shoes in 2023: From Road to Trail 3

The 5 Best Altra Running Shoes in 2023: From Road to Trail

Shoe Buyer's Guides

Altra made a bold move in proclaiming that you can have that zero-drop feel that encourages a more midfoot strike, but you don’t have to sacrifice cushioning. Here’s our top altra running shoes, for trail and road.

The 7 Best Saucony Performance Running Shoes in 2023 4

The 7 Best Saucony Performance Running Shoes in 2023

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The range of running shoes from Saucony is as large as that of any of … Read more

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The 9 Best Road Running Shoes For Men in 2023

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Here we’ll take a look at what, in my opinion, are the best road running … Read more

The 6 Best Running Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis In 2023 5

The 6 Best Running Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis In 2023

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Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a part of your foot that connects … Read more

The 7 Best Women's Running Shoes in 2023 6

The 7 Best Women’s Running Shoes in 2023

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Whether you are brand new to running and thinking of trying your first 5k or … Read more

The 14 Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes In 2023 7

The 14 Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes In 2023

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There’s never been a better time to be racing on the roads than in 2023. … Read more

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