Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Whatever kit you choose to wear for training and racing needs to be both comfortable and practical. I have been testing inov-8’s women’s trail shorts and half-zip baselayer during warm weather training runs in Scotland. inov-8 AT/C 6″ TRAIL SHORT (women’s) The shorts comprise an attached inner liner short […]
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Last updated: 07-Jan-19 By Fiona Outdoors La Sportiva claim: “The women’s Akashas are very light (556g/pair) with a neutral and highly cushioned sole best suited to long runs in challenging terrain with stacks of protection and a roomy fit.” The name Akasha means “ether” in Sanskrit. Steve Diederich has reviewed the La Sportiva Akashas (men’s)
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Last updated: 26-Nov-18 By Alice Morrison Whatever kind of runner you are, the likelihood is that you will be putting in plenty of miles pounding the tarmac. I love the trails but life intervenes and so I find myself hitting the pavement, and very occasionally the treadmill but the less said about that the better.
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Luke Jarmey Ultra-lightweight waterproof shells are definitely at the sexier end of running products. Why is this? Well, it’s kinda strange really, as it is something you don’t necessarily wear that often. But with a large portion of our running taking place on remote trails, within the turmoil of inclement weather
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison These jackets are available for both men and women. In this review, I test out two lightweight running/mountain sports jackets from Adidas ready for the rains and winds of mountain running in the Summer in Europe and America, and Winter running in Australia and NZ. Both jackets were tried
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Last updated: 08-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison In this review, I look at two women’s running tops for Summer – one with short sleeves and one with long. The Adidas Response Tee Photo credit: Adidas.com Features Climalite® fabric sweeps sweat away from your skin Wider crewneck; Droptail hem for extra coverage and freedom of movement Thumb
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison From late Spring onwards, it is time to break out the three-quarter-length or knee-length running tights and free those legs and ankles to the sun and wind. I like a shorter length because they give you all the support you need while keeping you that bit cooler, also you
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Whether you wear it for the entire run, put it on at the start when it’s chilly and take it off when you warm up, or pop it on at higher altitudes, there is little doubting the value of a long-sleeved baselayer or mid-layer. A baselayer is also useful
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors 2XU claims the Elite MCS Run Compression shorts offer “unparalleled power and protection against muscle trauma during intense activity. The MCS support system wraps key muscle groups for greater compression power and less muscle oscillation and damage”. Many ultra runners believe in the benefits of compression, including reduced muscle
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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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