Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors I have been testing the Leki Instructor Lite Walking/Running Poles. I find poles are useful when running longer-distances in the mountains and hills. They help to reduce general lethargy and muscle soreness thanks to the support of the upper body when using the poles. When running downhill I usually […]
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Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison We’re always on the look out for new products at RunUltra, so I enjoyed the opportunity to try out these compression socks whose USP is that they are infused with copper, which the manufacturer says brings with it many health benefits for the user. Did you know that there
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison Since a hydration pack is a real necessity for the longer runs, it is always good to test out something different. Orange Mud was a new company to me as they are lesser known in the UK than in the US. Their packs are dual purpose: running and mountain
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Runderwear is a multi-award winning brand that makes performance underwear for sports people. The company is dedicated to making underwear that is seamless, moisture wicking and chafe-free. There is nothing worse than underwear that chafes – and this is especially important for people who run long distances. Sweat, skin
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Brooks Ghost 10 shoe is part of a collection of “Cushion” footwear, mainly for road use. I am a big fan of Brooks PureGrit for the trails, so I was interested to find out how the Ghost 10 shoe performs. I ran on dry and wet days (to
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Seth Grotzke I put these shoes on my feet and immediately got in trouble. I slogged through any water in sight. I scrambled up shale slides. If there had been police around, I would have tried to lead them on a chase. The SCARPA Spin RS8 is a shoe designed for
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Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet of women’s running kit for this test out. Pieces from Craft’s spring/summer collection for women: Eaze Jersey Hood Jacket, Eaze Melange T, Eaze Tights, and Cool Intensity Singlet. Perfect for those of you coming into Spring and dreaming of those warm Summer days and for
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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
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison I bought my last Garmin over six years ago and it is the most basic model. It has actually served me really well, apart from the annoying way you have to get the teeth on the recharger exactly aligned for it to recharge, and so I was keen and
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Italian sportswear brand CMP has launched the Trail Windproof Jacket in both male and female designs. I asked for a small size jacket to be sent for me to test but an XS arrived and while I could zip it up it felt too tight around my forearms and
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