mandmdirect.com have the perfect running shoes for everyone, whether they are serious athletes, training for a charity run or simply running for fun. They acknowledge the importance in having the ideal running shoes, which is essential for performing, enjoyment and reducing injury. mandmdirect.com have secured expert advice from their resident runner and triathlete, Steve Poulton. Steve has competed alongside the world’s greatest runners including Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe. His most memorable race was when he finished less than half a second behind Steve Ovett who at that time was reigning 800m Olympic champion and 1500m world record holder.

Steve Poulton’s Top 5 Tips
1. Have a goal. Whether it be a local fun run, marathon or just to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

2. Stay hydrated. Particularly on warm sunny days, make sure that you drink plenty of water both before and after you have exercised.

3. Listen to your body. If you are overtired, take a rest day or simply do some light exercise.

4. Maintain your flexibility. A 5-10 minute stretching programme after a run is invaluable and will help prevent those niggling little strains and pulls especially in the early days of training.

5. Keep a training diary. This will help you both prepare and evaluate your training to date.

Steve insists that you should have the correct running shoes before starting to train. He recommends visiting the mandmdirect.com website and following the simple online fit guide.

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