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

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trail running essentials (and what to skip)

3 days 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 days 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 days 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.
We put the best kettlebells you can buy in 2025 to the test

1 week ago | msn.com | Kieran Alger

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ASICS Gel Kayano 32 Review - Still a Stability Stalwart?

1 week ago | findmyfootwear.com | Kieran Alger |Rehan Iqbal

By Kieran Alger ASICS’ premium stability shoe returns with some familiar elements, some important changes, including a tweaked FlyteFoam Blast+ midsole with 2mm more cushion under the forefoot, a lower drop than the Kayano 31 and marginal weight savings. So has this drastically changed the ride? Is this still one of the best stability shoes on the shelves? Let’s get into it in my ASICS Gel Kayano 32 review. If you click, or buy from, links on this page, we may receive compensation.
These 9 Editor-Tested Fitness Trackers Encourage Calculated Gains

2 weeks ago | menshealth.com | Kieran Alger

Best Apple Fitness TrackerBest Android Fitness TrackerBest Screenless Fitness TrackeBest Smart RingBest Google Fitness TrackerBest Premium Fitness TrackerBest Mid-Range Fitness TrackerBest Running Fitness TrackerBest Value Fitness TrackerThe best fitness trackers no longer just monitor your workouts. They’re comprehensive health and fitness tools that help you tune into your body, train smarter and stay motivated.
Samsung’s Super-Thin Smartphone Has a Serious AI Fitness Edge

2 weeks ago | menshealth.com | Kieran Alger

When want technology to unlock new health and fitness gains, we tend to strap on wearable trackers – smartwatches, sportswatches and, more recently, smart rings. But when it comes to actually interpreting your vital signs, in the context of what’s happening in your daily life, these data-collecting powerhouses remain limited. That Garmin watch doesn’t know you slept badly because you were awake all night stressing over a big work meeting.
プーマが誇る「史上最速シューズ」──その実力は本物か？

3 weeks ago | wired.jp | Kieran Alger

ナイキの「Vaporfly 4%」（初代ヴェイパーフライ）が登場してから10年近くが経つ。大きな反発力を持つスーパーフォームのミッドソールとカーボンプレートを搭載し、ランニングエコノミー（ランニング効率）を4％向上させるとされたこのシューズは、「スーパーシューズ」時代の幕を開けた。その後、各ブランドがこの設計手法を取り入れ、市場の競争が激化していった。プーマもこの戦いに参戦し、「Fast-R Nitro Elite 3（ファストアールニトロエリート 3）」(38,500円）を発売した。プーマ史上最も効率を高めたハイテクシューズだとされている大胆な主張だが、プーマはその自信のほどを示すかのように、自社のテスト施設で『WIRED』にFast-R Nitro Elite 3を競合製品と比較テストする機会を提供した。比較対象は、エリートランナーに人気のアディダス「Adizero Adios Pro 4」（28,600円）と、日常使用向けのアシックス「Novablast 5」（16,500円）である。革新的なシューズの探求...
Under Armour SlipSpeed review: my choice for hybrid training

1 month ago | mensfitness.co.uk | Kieran Alger

With a unique collapsible heel, which allows you to instantly transition from locked-in performance to slip-on recovery mode, this versatile shoe is a capable all-rounder. Fit could be better though. ProsGreat versatilityUnique collapsible heelConsUnique fit feels a bit fussyFoot hold lacks a little securityLike a mullet version of the best gym shoes, the Under Armour SlipSpeed is business in the front, party in the back.
CXP Endurance XP Shorts review: I've found the best underwear for endurance training

1 month ago | mensfitness.co.uk | Kieran Alger

The near-seamless design and multi-panel waistband make these a seriously comfy pair of shorts even over long endurance sessions. If you put serious traing hours in, you want to be in these. ProsMildly compressiveBonded anti-chafe seamsExcellent durabilityIf you’re looking for next-level, locked-in fit for longer workouts, stepping up to a pair of baselayer-style shorts with more leg coverage – and some mild compression – is a great option.