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The lowdown on the latest trail and ultra running clothing, footwear and accessories
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Gear chat LIVE! Shokz Openrun Pro, Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260, Harrier Curbar 5L pack, Torq & Maurten
I’ve been testing out the Inov-8 Parkclaw G 280, the Montane Featherlite Trail Windproof Jacket, the Garmin 245 Music, the 1000 Mile Lite Socks Anklet socks, Joss Naylor’s new range of clothing, Ascendancy Apparel, some eco-friendly leggings from Euphoria, and a...
Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260 V2 quick, honest review (plus 3 other super grippy shoes compared)
Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260 V2 quick, honest review (plus 3 other super grippy shoes compared). PLEASE NOTE I tested a size 6.5 UK X-Talon not a size 6 as I for some reason said in this review! So both the Inov-8 shoes I tested are both size 6.5 UK....
New Shokz Openrun Pro vs Aftershokz Aeropex bone-conducting headphones quick, honest REVIEW
Tonight I’m going to be talking about the Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conducting Should you buy or upgrade to the new Shokz Openrun Pro bone-conducting headphones? Here's my quick, honest review comparing them to the older Aftershokz Aeropex bone-conducting headphones. ...
How strength training makes you a better trail & ultra runner – LeJog record holder Carla Molinaro
Delighted to chat to LeJog world record holder Carla Molinaro about her awesome records, adventures and how she believes simple, regular strength training has played a huge part in her success and staying injury free. Find out how your trail and ultra running too can...
Gear chat LIVE! Shokz Openrun Pro, Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260, Harrier Curbar 5L pack, Torq & Maurten
Tonight I’m going to be talking about the Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conducting headphones, the Inov8 X-Talon Ultra 260 and Brooks Cascadia 16 trail shoes, comparing the new, great value Harrier Curbar 5L running pack to the old one, and sharing some thoughts on the...
Best way to clean & refresh your running clothing and shoes (quick, easy & makes them last longer!)
Here’s the best way to clean and revitalise your running clothing and trail shoes in association with Nikwax - environmentally friendly waterproofing and cleaning products. 1 When to clean? 2 Why can’t you use normal detergent? 3 Different cleaning options 4 How to...
Which running buggy do you need? (Cybex, Burley, Thule, Mountain Buggy, Out & About reviewed)
We review the Cybex Avi, Out & About Nipper Sport, Mountain Buggy Terrain, Thule Glide 2, Burley D'Lite X and the Thule Chariot Cross 1 for trail running. Try before you buy: If you'd like to hire the Out & About Nipper Sport in single or double, or the Burley...
NEW GEAR! Honest reviews of latest trail running kit (Alpkit, Proviz, Higher State & Loomi Life)
Here’s the film where I catch you up with all the brand new trail running gear that’s come out lately, testing it on the very muddy, windy and rainy trails near me in Stamford and further afield in the Peak District. All the clothing I tested is also available in...
The 6 best superlight trail running waterproof jackets (OMM, Inov8, Salomon, Montane, UD, Ronhill)
The 6 best superlight trail running waterproof jackets (OMM, Inov8, Salomon, Montane, UD, Ronhill) https://youtu.be/YGwn28U8RVg In the test: OMM Halo Waterproof Jacket UK https://amzn.to/3IDJIqc USA https://amzn.to/3G7UT9e Inov-8 RaceShell Half Zip Waterproof Jacket...