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The Science Behind Running Socks: Do they really improve performance? You’ve probably seen them poking out of running shoes or at your local store - running socks with claims to fame ranging from ‘boosts speed’...

As we say goodbye to the Spring marathon season we say hello to the Summer season of triathlon! Cue the fanfare, sound of freehubs and the awkward tan lines! Our community of Monkey Sox lovers...

So../ whats next? A massive congratulations to everyone who ran a Spring marathon and a very well done to anyone that ran the London Marathon. First let’s reflect. The 45th London Marathon was an amazing...

- Marathon Race Day checklist Failing to prepare is preparing to fail! Use our check list to help ensure you’ve got yourself covered.  1. Rise & shine! What to wear on race day morning. Race...

Crash course: What are compression socks? Aside from being our stylish knee-high range, what is the purpose of compression socks? Let’s break it down into 3 categories: prep, race, and recovery. 1. Prep: Imagine you...

Tapering Spring has sprung which means we are entering the Spring marathon season! In the lead up to a big race or competition you may have heard other runners getting excited about starting their ‘taper’....

We sat down with our Young Designer Award winner Leo to talk about his Classic Cube design.  Tell us a bit about yourself! I live in South West London, I like basketball and I have...

If you’ve reached this blog, the likelihood is that you've heard of the London Marathon; whether that’s as a spectator, runner, or being rejected by its brutal ballot (I’m with you there). London is 1...

The one, the only, the London Marathon - or so we thought.... When London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, the inaugural London Marathon was held. The athletes ran 26.2 miles, starting in the grounds...