Last updated: 25-Feb-19 By Luke Jarmey With the Northern Hemisphere winter fast approaching, kit lockers are rapidly changing to accommodate the lower temperatures and generally less hospitable climate. If you’re anything like me, you still won’t be wearing much more when actually running… Ok, maybe a longer sleeved tee and/or a thin mid layer, but […]
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors I have been testing Columbia’s insulated Caldorado jacket, which is part of a new trail running collection. I have worn it for trail and hill runs in a variety of weather, from cool and windy to warm and damp. Features Omni-Shield water and stain repellency Omni-Wick Polartec Alpha insulation
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Last updated: 24-Dec-18 By Fiona Outdoors The new Raceshell jacket is said to be a “versatile, fully-featured, hooded running jacket designed for really cold, wet conditions”. I have tested it on wet and windy runs in Scotland, where it can be pretty chilly. Features Two-layer waterproof fabric to 13,000 HH Breathability rating to 20,000 B-1
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton Having already given the Ripl Inspire tops and shorts a good going over HERE, now it’s time to test out another item from their range – the long-sleeved half-zip top. As with the other items from Ripl, purchasing the top kicks off “The Ripl Effect”. This allows you to
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha jacket includes Polartec Alpha technology, which is a synthetic insulation that is said to regulate core body temperatures “during both dynamic and static activities”. It’s also claimed that Polartec Alpha is the “latest advancement in adaptable breathability to help to eliminate the need for
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Last updated: 23-Apr-19 By Fiona Outdoors There is a great divide between those runners who love HOKA ONE ONE trainers and those that really do not. For those that do love them, it’s the deep, cushioned sole that is most attractive. One of the newest models is the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 2. HOKA ONE
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton As I pull open the box of a brand-new pair of inov-8 Trailroc 285s, I look down and a smile stretches across my face. I’m back to being 14 again and thinking that I’m going to look like the coolest kid at the disco. These look the business –
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors The lightweight, minimalist Salewa pack is designed for moving fast in the mountains. I have been testing it on training runs on the trails and hills of Scotland. Features 18-litre capacity Split Ortholite foam shoulder straps Contact-Fit Lite carrying system Twin Compression System Two-in-one lower compression straps Main zipped
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Last updated: 05-Dec-18 By Alice Morrison They are probably your least expensive bit of kit but they protect your most important asset – your feet. Blisters, bruising, and toe nail trauma can all be alleviated by wearing the right socks for the right conditions and for your feet. I have been trying out a variety
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Columbia has created a collection of clothing specifically for strenuous and extreme activities, such as training for ultra running. Included in the range is a long-sleeve half-zip shirt and a short-sleeved top. Both come in male and female fit. Features The main feature of the tops is a “sweat-activated
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