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Last modified on Mon 19 Apr 2021 10.31 EDT Although non-essential shops in England and Wales are allowed to reopen, some things remain easier to buy than others. Take running shoes, for instance: finding the right pair usually involves spending hours in store, picking up and trying on several pairs before moving over to the shop’s treadmill for a quick burst of running. Even with lockdown easing, this is not ideal. Buying a pair online is more convenient, but it can also feel like taking a stab in the dark. However, that needn’t be the case. To take the fear out of buying running sh...

SolStockGetty Images A new survey says the top five cities and towns in the UK for running are Wokingham, Slough, Reading, Winchester and St Albans. The Runners Need survey analysed factors such as air pollution, crime rate, number of parks/green spaces and traffic to rank the best and worst urban areas for running. London is 93rd on the list and was found to be the worst place for avoiding high traffic. You’ll probably have noticed the streets and parks have been busier over the past year than they used to be, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a survey conducted by Sport Engl...

Running has become more popular around the UK, after the pandemic forced people to seek outside exercise activities whilst under strict lockdown measures

FITNESS fanatics will be pleased to hear that Reading, Wokingham and Slough have been named as the best towns in the UK for running.

FITNESS fanatics will be pleased to hear that Reading, Wokingham and Slough have been named as the best towns in the UK for running.