TO USE A God-tier quote that’s mutated, through overuse, into a well-worn cliché, “Everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the mouth”. The words belong to Mike Tyson in his ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ days (rather than the shell of a fighter who lost to Jake...
A FEW YEARS AGO, Chris Quick was making unhealthy choices left, right and centre. A habitual drinker and smoker, Quick struggled to stay active with his busy work schedule and reached his heaviest weight of 105kg. Eventually, Quick realised that this lifestyle...
DARREN TUCKER SMILES coyly when I ask him if he’s ever worn a pair of New Balance’s cult shoe, the 1906L, commonly known as the ‘snoafer’ . A combination – a lovechild is perhaps a better description – of a sneaker and a luxury loafer, the shoe stunned the footwear...
LESS THAN A decade ago, the first pair of carbon-plated super shoes arrived, allowing runners to achieve higher levels of energy return, go faster than ever and shatter long-standing records. Super shoes revolutionised the performance footwear industry, but they came...
JUST BEFORE 4PM on Monday, May 19, Will Goodge crests the final hill on his 3,841km journey from Cottesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney. Flanked on either side by hordes of runners who joined him for the final stretch of the journey, he makes his way down...
A half marathon is an underrated test of endurance and mental fortitude. Men’s Health editor, Ben Jhoty, took on the Gold Coast Half Marathon with the help of lululemon ambassador and running coach Ben Seymour. Things didn’t go entirely to plan – but as Seymour explains, accepting the highs and the lows inherent in running is how you build resilience
In 2017, Chris Quick was sitting at 105kg. Then he realised something needed to change, and lost nearly a quarter of his total bodyweight
In recent years, the brand once associated with daggy dads has become a fashion and performance powerhouse. Here, Darren Tucker, New Balance's senior vice president, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, takes us through the brand’s stunning metamorphosis
The next big category of running shoe has arrived – and if you’re not already on the super trainer bandwagon, you risk getting left behind
Fresh off becoming the fastest person to ever run across Australia, Will Goodge debriefs with Men’s Health to discuss his journey of improbable endurance and clear the air on those cheating accusations
Looking for your next pair of running shoes? We’ve ranked the best Under Armour models to help you find the perfect fit, whether you’re chasing PBs, cruising through daily kilometres, or hitting the trails
The record-breaking new Adidas Pro Evo 2 is one of the most-wanted running shoes on the planet – reselling for up to $3,500, it’s also one of the most expensive. We picked up a pair to see if they’re worth the hype
Held in high esteem by runners willing to look beyond the big-name brands, Mizuno is regarded as one of the most dependable footwear suppliers there is. These shoes are part of the reason why
Founded all the way back in 1898, Saucony is the world's oldest running shoe brand. In that time, they've produced a solid shoe or two
For those who prefer to take their runs off the beaten path, we’ve rounded up the best running shoes for rugged terrain.
You want to upgrade your running shoes without breaking the bank? We'll help you find the shoe that's best for you
Puma is rapidly moving up the tiers of performance footwear brands. Keen to jump on the bandwagon? We'll help you find the shoe that's best for you
