Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Part of the Columbia Sportswear Montrail collection, the Unisex Caldorado Running Pack is aimed at distance runners. It features adjustable straps to make it suitable, so they claim, for both men and women. It also has space for a three-litre hydration bladder. I have been testing the pack on […]
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison If you are going to be spending more than an hour or two out on the trail, you will almost certainly need to carry some kind of hydration pack or system. Over the past several months, we have been sending out the RunUltra team in a wide variety of
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Seth Grotzke Part of my ultra training involves getting lost in the mountains. Here is where the Grivel Mountain Runner Comp 5L pack comes into play. I needed a way to carry enough food, water, and emergency equipment to survive my frequent forays into the mountains of northern Spain. I am
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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: 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: 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: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Julbo Breeze sunglasses are designed for women, or for people with a smaller face profile. They are created for use by trail runners, mountain bikers and climbers. The sunglasses are non-prescription (unless you purchase a clip-in insert with your personal prescription) and while I could have tested them
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Night running – or running before the sun comes up – is almost an essential part of any ultra runner’s training programme in the winter months. This is why every runner needs a good head torch. In my experience, the torches with the best beams have had big price
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison Winter runs mean head torches for almost everyone and it might not only be the darkness that is getting in your way. I tested this torch out on an epic climb of Ben Nevis. We started late so the whole descent was whilst it was snowing and in the
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