Bracknell Forest Runners

This is not really anything new, but it's surprising how many club members don't know about it.  To avoid 'hot spots' on the soles of the feet, as well as stubbed toes when running downhill, try using the technique known as "Butterfly lacing".  Lace your shoes as normal, but stop at two lace holes from the top, take the laces outside the shoe and then in the very last hole (missing out the middle one).  This will make two loops.  Take each lace across the shoe and through the opposite loop, pull the laces tight sideways to take up the slack, but not too tight, and tie in a knot as usual (double if you wish).  This will keep the foot secure and snug back in the heel-cup, and also avoids tendonitis because of overtightened laces.  Simple huh!

This may not work perfectly on some models of running shoe.

Demonstrations for a small fee!