By Sarah Cooke A running vest that can hold sufficient water to get you between checkpoints or through your long run which also has space for everything on your kit list is an important item for most ultra runners. I tried a few different ones when I first started running long distances but have been …
By Alice Morrison When I am looking out for a shoe to buy, I tend to take the manufacturer at their word. What I mean by that is that I look at what they say they have designed the shoe for. With so many excellent shoes on the market, you really have to go for …
Last updated: 10-Feb-21 By Kate Allen When CimAlp got in touch with us at RunUltra, I immediately liked the look of the clothing and apparel they offered. The French based company was expanding into the UK market and offered our members an introductory discount last year. They sent us two jackets, which we’ve been reviewing …
Last updated: 15-Feb-21 By Dan Stinton My running buddies glanced down at my feet and smirked at the colour trainers that adorned them. Sparkling new without a speck of dirt, I was definitely sporting that “new trainer” look and with a rather striking purple upper the Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 do stand out from the …
Last updated: 04-Dec-20 By Kate Allen As we go into winter, a key item of an ultra runner’s wardrobe becomes ever more important: the waterproof jacket. Not only does it keep us dry (we hope) but it keeps the wind off us and provides us with warmth so it is an essential tool in our …
By Kate Allen When the Manta Foam Roller first arrived in the post I had mixed feelings about it. It looked very smart and came in smart packaging, but the ridges on it made me feel faint at the thought of rolling my delicate quads. In the past I have suffered hugely with a bad …
Last updated: 27-Jan-21 By Kate Allen Amphibian Apparel UK is a new, UK based sportswear company. They state on their website: “We like to think of ourselves as different. We strive to create the best kind products that adapt to whatever your sporting needs. Our vision is to create products for dedicated sports people, in …
Last updated: 03-Dec-20 By Dan Stinton Whilst you’re rummaging through your running cupboard is there something that you end up picking again and again? RunUltra is packed with product reviews and I’ve done a fair few myself on these very pages. Whilst there has never been any pressure to push out a quick review, generally …
By Seth G After my first run in this vest I told my wife, “I can just get rid of my other running vests I have accumulated over the years. I won’t be needing them any more.” Dynafit has created a go-to vest for anyone running in the mountains, and their special touches demonstrate that …
By Luke Jarmey Coming in all shapes, sizes and consistencies, a key ingredient to a delightfully deep night’s sleep in the wild is a good mattress. Therm-a-Rest are arguably the most recognizable name in the inflatable market. So we were excited to put their NeoAir XLite on test and deduce its suitability for overnight running …
