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The new Oofos Oocandoo sees the OOfoam™ technology ( which absorbs 37% more impact than traditional footwear foam materials to reduce the stress on your feet and joints) and the patented OOFOS footbed (reduces stress on knees, ankles and other joints) take on a new lightweight and flexible design. The addition of a hook and loop fastener means  a more secure fit than the sliders and sandals we have previously stocked.  When the rep came and showed us the Oocando we were immediately impressed by the instant comfort and more stable lateral support.  However we wanted to give these a good test to see how they performed in reality.  Myself (Mary)...

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Matt Lear - 2XU store ambassador win at Burton 10k

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‘Ooh, it’s too hot!’
No, I’m not going to say those words, but as we are not used to consistent hotter temperatures, we need to be careful when maintaining our running. Many people will also be training for the London Marathon or another autumn marathon and will not want to be missing any runs. However, we do need to stop for a moment and think carefully about how to maintain our running in high temperatures as it has risks, these can be mild or in extreme cases very severe. Here are some of them:

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Who are 2XU? 2XU (pronounced "Two Times You") was launched when former professional triathlete Jamie Hunt turned his passion for sport into an obsession with performance fabrics. 2XU was first created in Melbourne, Australia in 2005. 2XU started out as a specialist running and triathlon brand, and has become the world’s most technical apparel company, with their mission being to multiply human performance. 2XU apparel are proven by independent, scientific research to deliver physiological benefits to athletes of all abilities. All 2XU compression fabric is quality tested for power and recovery properties. Why should you wear compression gear? 2XU apparel enables athletes...

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On Sunday 15th May I will compete in my first ever half Ironman triathlon at Nottingham. This involves a 1.2 mile swim, followed by a 56 mile bike and a half marathon run afterwards. This will be a big increase in race volume for me. Going from a 2 hour Olympic distance race to a 4 hour half Ironman race will be challenging. Overall, I’ve had to increase the training volume slightly compared to what I have been doing previously. Training has really been going well averaging around 12 hours per week with the last 6 weeks around 14 hours per week....

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