Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Cees van der Land This is it, four months of specific training all for this moment, to toe the start line of my first ultra race, the 60 van Texel. A new adventure, away from the marathon and into the unknown. Got to love the anticipation while waiting in the […]
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors The updated Saucony Peregrine promises serious grip and extra cushioning. It is a neutral shoe meant for trails and grass and has a 4mm heel to toe offset. Features PWRTRAC outsole for optimal grip and traction across multiple surfaces EVERUN topsole construction for enhanced energy return and cushioning TPU
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Designed for medium and long-distance runs on trail that is hard and compact, the Dynafit Feline Ultra promises “reliable support and shock absorption”. Features Form Fitted upper with Sensitive Fit+ to hug the midfoot Adaptive Grid: For comfortable fit and ventilation plus the ability to adapt to the foot’s
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Elsa Trujillo Marathon and ultra running legend and coach Rory Coleman is now a book author. In his latest adventure on paper he lays bare the reasons why he first took up running and how it profoundly changed –and saved- his life. As Coleman himself says in his introduction, this is
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Last updated: 02-Aug-18 By James Eacott I’ll be honest: despite being an endurance athlete for 10 years now, and having tried most nutrition products available, I hadn’t heard about 33Shake Endurance Nutrition until they started sponsoring the monthly Race Review competitions on RunUltra, and so it’s with impartial eyes and an unbiased palate that I
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Andrew Coull I chose the Glasgow to Edinburgh race (G2E) as my first ultra for a number of reasons. Firstly, as an Edinburgh resident, it’s local; secondly, as it’s flat, it is a relatively quantifiable challenge for a first-timer; and finally, at under £50 to enter it’s good value and doesn’t
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Salewa trainers are designed for mixed mountain terrain and some mud and grass. The footwear has two components developed in partnership with Michelin (you will know of this company because they make car and bike tyres). The Michelin Technical Soles offer “excellent traction and stability” and the Michelin’s
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Last updated: 10-Dec-18 By Alice Morrison These shoes have a grippy outsole for maximum traction on hills and slippery surfaces. Rear and forefoot gel cushioning systems provide shock absorption for a smoother, more protected ride. Memory foam in the heel and a removable sockliner give additional cushioning for a more comfortable run over longer distances.
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By James Eacott The Lone Peak 3.0 are the latest (fifth) version of Altra’s original flagship trail running shoes. Designed for trail running, hiking, fastpacking and trail racing, Altra’s presence in the ultra running world is growing rapidly, and for good reason. Photo credit: Altrarunning.com Features Designed for: improved running form, foot
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Last updated: 01-Nov-18 By Alice Morrison The last time I used HOKAS for any period of time was for the Marathon des Sables, so I was very interested to try out the Claytons for training on the roads, which is a lot of what I have to do in terms of training, even though I
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