Last updated: 04-Dec-18 By Steve Diederich In a crowded market with everyone piling into trail shoe production, is there room for a premium priced new entrant from a manufacturer of premium climbing and outdoor gear? Given that Arc’teryx’s parent company Amer Sports owns Salomon, they certainly have pedigree to draw on, so can the Norvan […]
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors A lightweight and waterproof running jacket is an essential item of kit for most ultra runners. Here we test the Salomon Lightning Pro WP jacket and OMM Ava jacket, following our review of the Patagonia Alpine Houdini and the new Berghaus Hyper 100. Photo credit: Salomon.com Salomon Lightning Pro
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 Book review by James Eacott Still Not Bionic is the second book by Ira. His first, ‘Fat Man to Green Man: From Unfit to Ultramarathon’ was well received. I haven’t read his first book, but knowing how well received it was – and that you didn’t need to have digested that to
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Most ultra runners know about the brand inov-8. No doubt, many runners own a few pairs of inov-8 trainers, whether off-road or road versions. Now the company has launched their redesigned ROCLITE collection. A popular choice for hill running, especially when it will be wet and muddy, Roclite shoes
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors This one is a round-up test review for the female ultra runners, although, if you are a guy, you might be interested in buying your girlfriend/wife the perfect running gift. A sports bra is an essential item for women runners for a number of reasons. It’s important to stop
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison The blurb for these Inov-8s says “for long miles on hard packed trails”. I tried them out on trail/mountain bike routes in the Peak District (UK) and also on a couple of longish days on hard-packed sand trails in the Agafay desert in Morocco. Features Weight 275g Drop 8mm
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Brooks Cascadia 11s feature a Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable membrane. They are meant for trails and offer a neutral fit with a medium width. Features Gore-Tex upper BIOMOGO DNA midsole “adaptive” cushioning Four-point pivot posts for a stabilising suspension system Full-length segmented crash pad to “accommodate any foot
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Anne-Marie Lord Congratulations to Anne-Marie Lord who shares the ups and downs of her first 100 miler on the White Rose Ultra (WRU) on 5th and 6th November 2016. Anne-Marie enjoyed a bird’s eye view of the fireworks on Guy Fawkes night, whilst slogging over the Yorkshire moors and bogs on
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By James Eacott Craft are renowned for their base layers, for good reason. They’ve consistently produced amongst the best in the market for runners and cyclists and the Active Extreme 2.0 is further progression towards the perfect base layer. Features Seamless torso Flatlock seams Ergonomic, 3D fit Double-layered CoolMax Air fabric
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors I rarely go anywhere without a lightweight insulated jacket. I wear one before and after training and races. If it’s summer, I wear the jacket on its own and in autumn or winter I use the jacket as a mid-layer underneath a waterproof jacket or another insulated jacket. I
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