Kieran Alger

London

Editor and Writer at Freelance

Editor & writer on all things tech, running, health & fitness. Ultra & marathon runner. Expat Devoner. Blogger at @manvmiles Founder @theruntesters

Articles

Stay hydrated on the run with the best electrolyte drinks, powders and tablets

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Kieran Alger

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The Brooks Sherpa 5-inch 2-in-1 Short review: my choice for big-mile runs

2 weeks ago | mensfitness.co.uk | Kieran Alger

The Sherpa 5-inch version is a versatile 2-in-1 running short. It’s loose and breathable and with decent coverage and comfort too. Ideal for longer training miles and post-run cafe stops.
adidas Adizero Control Running Short Leggings review: I loved the compressive support

2 weeks ago | mensfitness.co.uk | Kieran Alger

We like the compressive support and versatility of the Adizero Control shorts but they can be a little warm and restrictive for some. You can feel a bit exposed too if you wear them on their own.
Yes, you can get great running kit on a budget — here’s what to buy

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Kieran Alger

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Yes, you can get great running kit on a budget — here’s what to buy

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Kieran Alger

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trail running essentials (and what to skip)

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Kieran Alger

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‘I ran 1,830 miles in these, and they’re still going strong’: trail running essentials (and what to skip)

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Kieran Alger

Pounding the asphalt has plenty of benefits: improving fitness, creating headspace and providing a huge sense of achievement as you stumble back through the door and spill on to the sofa. Trail running is a different beast, offering all the same positives with different challenges and potentially even more rewards. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.
These are the best trail running shoes for any terrain

3 weeks ago | mensfitness.co.uk | Kieran Alger

Whether you’re chasing a PB on a mixed terrain 5km parkrun course, charging down a technical Alpine trail or cruising along forest paths, it’s important to wear the best trail running shoes. Even the best running shoes made for tarmac just won’t give you the grip, stability or agility to cope with the technical demands of off-road running. To help take your running further off the beaten track, we’ve put a selection of the latest trail running shoes through their paces.
ASICS Gel Kayano 32 vs Kayano 31- Which Stability Trainer Should You Buy?

3 weeks ago | findmyfootwear.com | Kieran Alger |Rehan Iqbal

By Kieran Alger The ASICS Gel Kayano is a long-time stability stalwart and while a few generations back we saw sweeping changes that ushered in a more dynamic stability ride, updates from the Kayano 30 to the Kayano 31 were subtle and the same can be said for the tweaks to the Kayano 32. Though the smallish changes to this latest reliable-platform workhorse – with a bigger stack of foam under the forefoot and a switched up heel construction – do add up to quite a shift in the ride.
We put the best kettlebells you can buy in 2025 to the test

4 weeks ago | msn.com | Kieran Alger

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