By Seth Grotzke With running poles you have three options: always use them, never use them, and sometimes use them. Because of their light weight, easy deployment, and simple stow-ability, the Dynafit Ultra Pro poles make it easier for those of us leaning toward the “never use them” spectrum to take them out on a …
Last updated: 17-Feb-19 By Alice Morrison I know that is a big claim in the title there and I am immediately going to caveat it with the provisos that every runner and every race are different, but what I am aiming to do is give a comprehensive list of what you might need on a …
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Last updated: 26-Nov-18 By Alice Morrison “If I did it again, I’d take poles,” were Gavin Barrett’s words as he finished the Everest Trail Race, a 6 day stage ultra in the Himalaya. I certainly wouldn’t have liked to attempt it without them. In a mountain ultra, poles can help with everything from speed to …
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 …
Last updated: 24-Oct-18 Many ultra runners swear by poles for offering increased endurance during long and hilly races. We review three types of poles that are aimed at people moving fast in the hills and mountains, whether running or fast walking. By Fiona Outdoors and Alice Morrison Photo credit: Leki.com Leki Micro Trail Pro …
