The London Running Show

Catherine (my GF) and I visited The London Running Show on the 29th November to check out the stands. We discovered Cherry Active, which we are both now testing. It is a Cherry juice concentrate that is ridiculously high in anti-oxidants, perfect for those who like to train, but don't want to get old doing it! I will update you with how it works after the hard training sessions; it's supposed to reduce the old muscle soreness post hard workout - perfect! Check it out at http://www.cherryactive.co.uk/

We also met the kind people at the ChiRunning stand and we are now converting to help us avoid injury, become more efficient and get through the ultra running of the next year! Chi Running incorporates "the inner focus and flow of Tai Chi with the power and energy of running to create a revolutionary running form and philosophy that takes the pounding, pain and potential damage out of the sport of running". Enough said! Visit http://www.chirunning.com for details.

The other interesting new side of running we discovered were the Somnio running shoes which we were fitted for at the show and tried out on their treadmill. I am a neutral runner with slight pronation on my right foot due to weak glute med (yes, yes I'm a tight arse!), so I was interested in how they would help. Catherine overpronates equally on both sides (lucky her!) and wears Asiscs 2120's to help with this. After being filmed, scanned and questioned we were fitted for our shoes and tried them out on the treadmill once more. It was interesting to see the immediate correction for both of us and we are keen to find out how other runners have faired as they could have great potential in injury prevention. Keep watching this space for more details and check out http://www.somniorunning.co.uk for the background.

We were also impressed by Clif Bars. Made from organic oats and other goodies these energy bars were pretty tasty and could be a good alternative during the long hours of ultra running. What I was impressed by were their new shot bloks which are an alternative to the electrolyte gels on the market. It was a cross between a gello vodka shot and a wine gum. Actually it was better than that, unfortunately they didn't have Vodka in them ;) Check the guys out at www.clifbar.com
Also check out my friends at Mulebar who produce some other natural energy bars for mountain bikers, runners and other extreme nuts! www.mulebar.com

Roll on next years event! T :-)