Last updated: 26-Nov-18 By Alice Morrison Winter is coming and it is time to really think about getting all those base layers out and stacked one on the other. I have been checking out one of our often featured brands, Craft, and also Rohan, which I haven’t used for running before but which, of course, …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton Time has flown since I was lurking around the Montane showroom in Kendal checking out the new Montane Via Trail series earlier in the year. We’ve survived another beast from the east, I ran the Oldham Way Ultra in training just in case I didn’t get to do the …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison The Trovat comes for both men and women and is a standard t-shirt cut made from Polartec® Power Wool™ material and suitable for trail running, hiking and trekking. I tried it out in Scotland and in Morocco so both in hot and colder weather. Features High-quality, functional Polartec® Power …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Seth Grotzke There are three types of people when it comes to running attire: there are those who dress like they’re out to win races; there are those who dress to look trendy; and then there are those of us who look like walking charity shops. My wife would like to …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet of women’s running kit for this test out. Pieces from Craft’s spring/summer collection for women: Eaze Jersey Hood Jacket, Eaze Melange T, Eaze Tights, and Cool Intensity Singlet. Perfect for those of you coming into Spring and dreaming of those warm Summer days and for …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison and Fiona Outdoors Base layers are great under another layer for winter and on their own for a brisk spring morning. I tried out three of the best and then Fiona Outdoors tried out a fourth. All performed well on the trails. Photo credit: Salomon.com. Salomon Primo Warm long …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton Having already given the Ripl Inspire tops and shorts a good going over HERE, now it’s time to test out another item from their range – the long-sleeved half-zip top. As with the other items from Ripl, purchasing the top kicks off “The Ripl Effect”. This allows you to …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Columbia has created a collection of clothing specifically for strenuous and extreme activities, such as training for ultra running. Included in the range is a long-sleeve half-zip shirt and a short-sleeved top. Both come in male and female fit. Features The main feature of the tops is a “sweat-activated …
Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton I may have had my head buried in the sand, or been looking the wrong way, but I wasn’t aware of the CRAFT brand. Perusing their website, they’ve been in the game for the last 40 years and have a large range of clothing on the UK site that …
Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Dan Stinton Life is all about spreading the love, right? Ripl have certainly embraced the idea with their Inspire Range intended to encourage others to either start, or keep, running by putting in place “The Ripl Effect”. The concept is, with every purchase you make, you nominate someone who will then …
