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Neil Featherby: Running goals and how to ensure your motivation survives
I regularly talk about motivation and what lies behind a person’s drive and determination to achieve their goals. What with the current Covid situation and basically so many things being put on...
View ArticleNeil Featherby: Running legends of the past can teach us so much
“That was really hard” - a comment I have heard from several runners who I advise during the last couple of weeks. Whilst this year has most certainly not followed the usual pattern for any of us, in...
View ArticleShin splints: Your questions answered
A number of things can cause this nasty condition (pain and tenderness along the Tibia anywhere from above the ankle joint to just below the knee). However, and from a runner’s perspective, it is more...
View ArticleRunning with dogs: how everyone can get the most out of it
Running with dogs has now become more popular than ever. Whilst well organised canicross events have taken place for many years, especially on the continent, here in the UK and in East Anglia, there...
View ArticleHow to prevent heel slippage through butterfly lacing
We are regularly asked by customers why they have worn small holes inside the back of the heel area in their shoes. Well apart from those who may have prised their shoes off with the use of their...
View ArticlePete Johnson: The life of a wildcard
Back in time, before Christmas and pre-lockdown three, at Sportlink we set up a challenge to our customers. Run a mile as fast as you can, a classic distance. The four-minute barrier broken by Sir...
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How to tackle the West Highland Way
It was during the first lockdown in May 2020 that boredom inspired many people to try something new; many of those people began to run, including myself. Growing up in a competitive family perhaps...
View ArticleShoe review: True Motion Nevos
Beautifully cushioned, contoured and stable, the new U-tech Nevos from True Motion offers a contemporary new perspective on what it means to run, says Mathew Webb. Utilising their revolutionary U-Tech...
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It’s time to get that SMile On again
It’s back… The Sportlink Virtual Mile, SMile, is returning, in association with CoolCamper Graphics and On. Runners at all levels are being invited to run a mile as fast as they can to qualify for a...
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What’s it’s like to be a timekeeper at the Round Norfolk Relay
Sportlink's Mark Thorpe was on timekeeping duties for the Norfolk Gazelles at the Round Norfolk Relay - here's his story... I undertook timekeeping duties again this year for the full 24 hours of the...
View ArticleQ&A with Run Norwich 2022 winner: Logan Smith
Run Norwich winner Logan Smith spoke to Sportlink about his win around the streets of our fine city last month. The City of Norwich AC athlete revealed his delight at retaining the crown he first won...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between the 361 Nemesis and Nemesis 2?
Sportlink's Eleanor Chapman highlights the differences between the Nemesis 1 and 2 and whether it could be the right shoe for you The original Nemesis is a very well supported shoe which is quite...
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Pete Johnson: How to taper for a marathon
The taper, unless you consider yourself “elite”, starts three to four weeks before the big day. Why do we taper? To give out bodies and minds a bit of time to recover. Let’s face it the last few...
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View ArticlePete Johnson: What to do after running a marathon
What happens next? You’ve run the race of your life, got the t-shirt and medal, and feel exhilarated. Some people will be full of queuing up for the next one, many others will be on a bit of a downer....
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