Last updated: 27-Jan-21 By Sarah Cooke T8 is based in Hong Kong where conditions are often hot and humid. In high humidity, sweat can’t evaporate efficiently, making it even more important that running gear is lightweight, wicks away moisture, is breathable, doesn’t chafe and dries quickly. This was T8’s goal – to produce kit that …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton Time has flown since I was lurking around the Montane showroom in Kendal checking out the new Montane Via Trail series earlier in the year. We’ve survived another beast from the east, I ran the Oldham Way Ultra in training just in case I didn’t get to do the …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton A fair few of you in the UK will have been affected by “The Beast from the East”. That’s not the strongest curry available at your local restaurant, but the recent extreme cold and snowy conditions around most of the country. I’d been given the offer of reviewing some …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors CEP sell running socks, knee sleeves, shorts, tights and tops. I confess I was not familiar with this European brand until I tried the new Run Shorts 3.0. (There are also long tights and three-quarter tights in this range.) CEP say their tights and shorts are “designed to promote …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton I may have had my head buried in the sand, or been looking the wrong way, but I wasn’t aware of the CRAFT brand. Perusing their website, they’ve been in the game for the last 40 years and have a large range of clothing on the UK site that …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison Summer running is here with its focus on cool, sweat-wicking kit and enough thin layers to keep you warm when the temperature drops. I tried out a trio by CRAFT: a vest top, shorts and lightweight jacket. This kit came in at a very reasonable price and so I …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton Life is all about spreading the love, right? Ripl have certainly embraced the idea with their Inspire Range intended to encourage others to either start, or keep, running by putting in place “The Ripl Effect”. The concept is, with every purchase you make, you nominate someone who will then …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Whatever kit you choose to wear for training and racing needs to be both comfortable and practical. I have been testing inov-8’s women’s trail shorts and half-zip baselayer during warm weather training runs in Scotland. inov-8 AT/C 6″ TRAIL SHORT (women’s) The shorts comprise an attached inner liner short …
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors 2XU claims the Elite MCS Run Compression shorts offer “unparalleled power and protection against muscle trauma during intense activity. The MCS support system wraps key muscle groups for greater compression power and less muscle oscillation and damage”. Many ultra runners believe in the benefits of compression, including reduced muscle …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By James Eacott Performance, comfort and freedom. Three things you’re guaranteed to experience with these fantastic shorts from Asics. Features Quick drying fabric Sweat-wicking material Zippered back pocket Anti-odour brief 5-inch inseam Reflective elements UK RRP £29. Pros: What’s to like about the Asics Woven 5” Running Shorts 5-inch shorts, are in …
