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5 of the best road-to-trail running shoes 2022 (Inov-8, Brooks, La Sportiva, Arc’Teryx, Merrell)
5 of the best shoes I think are best suited to taking you from road running to trail running. You need a good balance of cushioning and trail feel, more grip than a road shoe, and a similar drop to your usual running shoes to avoid injury. These are all 6-8mm drop. I...
Adidas Terrex Agravic Pro Boa trail running shoe review (2022)
Adidas Terrex Agravic Pro Boa trail running shoe review with their new, easy-to-use, BOA L6 dial lacing system. What did I think of these futuristic-looking trail running shoes? Yes, it's sponsored by BOA but my views are my own. Have you got a pair of these or are...
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...