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Ten-Point Triathlon Store is a midfoot/forefoot and Natural Running Concept Store. We are the first triathlon and running store in the UK to specialise only in running shoes that encourage a midfoot/forefoot and natural running action. Because of this philosophy, we DO … Continue reading
Posted in Helen's Articles | 2,112 CommentsWhat I always wonder is this, if compression gear forces liquids in the body (blood or waste or whatever) to move etc and stops it pooling then surely there must be added (if only small) pressure on the heart as … Continue reading
Posted in Helen's Articles | 1,634 CommentsWhen the science crossed over from the medical field of therapeutic levels of compression to the sports arena, it had to be adapted because, There was an instant problem with sports feet being wrapped up in nasty nylon. REAL compression … Continue reading
Posted in Helen's Articles | 2,042 CommentsWhether the foot is wet or dry, the only way to get blisters in any shoe is if there is friction. Movement inside any footwear is to do with fit and/or ‘foot activity’ – by that, I mean the foot … Continue reading
Posted in Helen's Articles | 2,028 CommentsIt’s a funny old world. Triathletes are renowned for spending money on gadgets and gizmos, pimping rides and pressing ‘buy now’ as soon as the tri mags release their latest opinions on ‘best buy/must have’ new gear. And yet, as … Continue reading
Posted in Helen's Articles | 1,851 CommentsIt’s easy to dismiss compression as the ‘latest sales gimmick’ because the information we receive tends to be of ‘anecdotal/review’ nature rather than the bolts and braces of the ‘how it works and therefore why it’s so useful’ variety. I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Helen's Articles | 1,930 CommentsNo, not a typo. And not yet in the Concise Oxford Dictionary. It IS however synonymous with ‘Vibram Five Fingers’ on Dictionary.com and will probably be elected an official word by the linguists come 2012. Year 2002: Bizarrely, as far … Continue reading
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