For all its scenic beauty and wild serenity, the Safari Zoo Run 2012 definitely captured the appreciative hearts of city dwellers – some purposefully turned runners for the occasion.

We’ve heard you. After months of hounding from our loyal readers (thank the gregarious few), the triathlon spin-off has finally taken shape in the form of Trititude. Don’t think we need to elaborate what it stands for. The name is what it is.

Fabian Williams is currently Head Coach of Fabian Williams Coaching Concepts (FWCC) with an International Association of Athletes Federation (IAAF) Level 1, Australian Track & Field Coaches Association Level I, II, III & IV coaching certifications. It doesn’t stop there. His journey as an athlete prior to coaching traces back more than two decades.

First out of the box, I was surprised by the light weight of the shoes. The cushion that it donned made it look heavy but I was proven wrong.

Maintaining all that worked well on the previous 860, the shoe’s engineers and designers have made intricate tweaks such as bringing more medial ground contact through the use of rubber surfaces that enable its Stability Web to be slightly smaller.

Judging from the number of runners donning 2XU compression wear at the races we’ve attended, its local distributor, Key Power International (KPI), would probably resonate with some familiarity at the back of many minds. RunSociety has some pleasant news for those who have not already heard: KPI has officially opened its new showroom and outlet store.