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Garmin Forerunner 165 Review Australia 2026 — Best Beginner GPS Watch?
Garmin Forerunner 165 Review Australia 2026 — Best Beginner GPS Watch?

The Garmin Forerunner 165 brings Garmin's AMOLED display technology and advanced training metrics to its most accessible price point yet. After six weeks of testing in Australia, here is whether it lives up to the hype.

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COROS PACE 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 165 — Which Should Australian Runners Buy?
COROS PACE 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 165 — Which Should Australian Runners Buy?

The COROS PACE 3 and Garmin Forerunner 165 are the two most debated GPS watches in the AU$300-400 price range. Both are excellent. But they are built around completely different priorities. Here is how to choose.

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COROS PACE 3 Review Australia 2026 — The Best Value GPS Watch?
COROS PACE 3 Review Australia 2026 — The Best Value GPS Watch?

The COROS PACE 3 costs AU$299 and punches well above its weight. After three months of testing on Australian roads and trails, here is our full verdict on whether it deserves its reputation as the best value GPS running watch available in Australia.

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HOKA vs Brooks Running Shoes — Which Brand Is Right for You?
HOKA vs Brooks Running Shoes — Which Brand Is Right for You?

HOKA and Brooks are the two most popular running shoe brands in Australia. They take completely different approaches to shoe design. Here is how to decide which philosophy suits your running.

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Best Running Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis Australia 2026
Best Running Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis Australia 2026

Plantar fasciitis affects around 1 in 10 Australians — and the wrong running shoes make it significantly worse. A Melbourne podiatrist and our testing team picked the best options available in Australia right now, with AUD pricing and where to buy.

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Best Running Shoes for Overpronation Australia 2026
Best Running Shoes for Overpronation Australia 2026

Around 30% of Australian runners overpronate. The right stability shoe corrects excessive inward rolling without making your run feel like you are wearing a cast. We tested 12 stability shoes and ranked the best available in Australia.

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How Long Do Running Shoes Last? When to Replace Yours in Australia
How Long Do Running Shoes Last? When to Replace Yours in Australia

Most runners replace their shoes too late and it is costing them performance and increasing injury risk. Here is the science on running shoe lifespan, plus a practical guide for Australian runners on when and how to replace.

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Best Running Shoes for Women Australia 2026 — Tested and Ranked
Best Running Shoes for Women Australia 2026 — Tested and Ranked

Finding the right running shoe as a woman in Australia means navigating different lasts, narrower heels, and limited wide options. Our female testing team ran hundreds of kilometres across these picks to find what actually works.

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Carbon Plate Running Shoes — Are They Worth It for Recreational Runners?
Carbon Plate Running Shoes — Are They Worth It for Recreational Runners?

Carbon plate running shoes cost $300-$500 and promise to make you faster. But are they actually worth it if you're not an elite? We cut through the marketing to give recreational Australian runners an honest answer.

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