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Why are stiff running shoes getting the spotlight? Why do runners flex and twist shoes in running stores? How is stiffness related to your running performance?  20+ hours of research is summarised in this guide - covering both scientific studies, authoritative articles and our lab data.  Choose flexible running shoes if you are looking for comfort and shoes for long runs. Most daily trainers focus on flexibility. Choose stiff running shoes if you want to improve your run[…]

RunRepeat recently surveyed 3,774 gym members and found more than 50% of women have been harassed at the gym while working out. To find out if this problem is isolated to gyms or a wider issue, we surveyed 4,709 runners* to understand the extent of harassment that runners face and what impact this has. For the purpose of this survey, a runner is defined as someone who runs at least once a week. Key findings: 45.85% of female runners have experienced harassment 9.56% of a[…]

The pandemic has forced drastic changes upon the fitness industry, producing a sizable shift in how people approach staying fit and maintaining the health benefits of regular exercise.   In order to learn about what the newest trends in fitness were for 2021, we surveyed 4,538 active adults from 122 countries (active adults are respondents who reported being active at the start of 2020). These respondents shared what they believe was the best way to stay fit in 2021, in[…]

We surveyed 3,961 current runners to investigate how many began during the pandemic. We wanted to learn about their motivations for running, whether they’ll participate in races, and how they differ from those that began before COVID. You can see more running stats, facts, and trends here. Key findings: 28.76% of current runners started running during the pandemic  These new-pandemic runners are 19.82% less likely to participate in in-person races over the next 12 months[…]

We’ve tracked 12 million price points on more than 2000 pairs of running shoes and 5000 trainers over 7 years from +200 retailers to give you the scientific answer to when is the best time to buy.  Most articles say “spring” or “March/April” with the argument that this is when new models are replacing old models so the old models are sold cheaper. We’ll be testing that hypothesis out in this article to see if it holds true (hint: it’s not so simple). Throughout this arti[…]

Arch support is not a quick fix. But, can running shoes with arch support improve your running experience? This is an in-depth guide that gives a necessary overview of arch height and running shoes with arch support.  Shoe fanatics should keep in mind that it’s the feet’s job to dissipate shock and actively stabilise during push-off. Not the shoes'.  When it does come to shoes, we cut them in half to better understand which arches they would work best for If you’re exper[…]

Back in April we surveyed 12,913 people and found that moderate runners (those running just 1-3 times a week) prior to the lockdown were finding more time to run and as a group were logging 55% more runs.  We just completed another survey of 2,712 runners to see what they plan to do in 2021 to hit their fitness goals. This was part of another study we just published on Gym Member trends.  Key Findings 84.78% of runners said that outdoor activities like running and workin[…]

Do you supinate? Can shoes correct overpronation? How is pronation related to injuries? We’ve spent over 40 hours researching pronation and presented it all in this guide.  If your runs are comfortable with no issues, don’t bother with pronation. However, if you’re experiencing discomfort, it’s always best to consult a specialist (e.g. podiatrist).  Disclaimer: The purpose of this guide is to educate, not to make any medical diagnosis or recommendation. What is pronation[…]

Faster doesn’t mean better. This analysis covers 2,348,505 marathon results achieved during the 2009-2019 period. The purpose was to analyse differences in pace throughout the marathon between women and men.  The data has shown that women are 18.33% better at keeping an even pace than men. They burn out less in the 2nd half of the marathon.  You are welcome to use material from this analysis as long as you refer to it. For special requests or questions, email Jovana Subi[…]

Some 20 - 25 minutes of running can transform your mind, body, and soul. This is not an exaggeration. All these exericise benefits are backed by various scientific studies. When you read about just one or two benefits, it is easy to overlook and continue with your sedentary routine. We wanted to create something more powerful. Something that is hard to ignore. So, we reviewed and compiled hundreds of studies to present the incredible, almost life-changing effects of runn[…]