Trail running to explore the unbeaten path
Recently, I embarked on a side quest to find shoes that are better able to deal with the extremely muddy and slippy trails we get here in the UK during the wetter months. I’ll share my findings and initial impressions of what I ended up going with – the Scarpa Spin ST shoes. Background – … Read more
Massage guns seem to be gaining popularity amongst fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and those who suffer from muscle pain and tension. With a wide range of options available in the market, finding the right one can be a daunting task. Recently I received a Bob and Brad C2 massage gun for the purpose of reviewing it. … Read more
After some time on the official waiting list for stock, I recently managed to secure a pair of Nnormal Kjerag (that’s pronounced sche-rak) trail running shoes. For my first trail run I took them for 6 miles on the Wales Coast Path, here in Pembrokeshire. This stretch of trail would include gravel, dirt, loose rock, … Read more
I have had a few different Garmin smart watches over the years, and have learned a few tips and tricks when it comes to prolonging my garmin battery life for longer runs. While no smart watch model is the same (for example the Fenix range have vastly superior battery life compared to say the Forerunner … Read more
This is a quick post and update Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 review which I did a first impressions review of over here. After a few hundred kilometers of running mixed trail and terrain I am posting a mini review update. The Bad I have found that I don’t get the Inov-8s out as often … Read more
The TrailFly Ultra G 280 is the first “nitrogen-infused” type shoe I have owned. I was curious to see how these new trail running shoes felt out, and so recently I picked up a pair for myself. I’ve now had the chance to take them out on a few runs with mixed surface trails. This … Read more
The Naked Running Band is a snug fitting carry pack with just over 2l of carrying capacity. It has a surprising number of features for something so simple. I have found that it is an extremely useful bit of running kit. Whether out for a short run, or an ultra marathon, I have found the … Read more
My Hoka One One Speedgoat 5 trail shoes have just passed 600km of use, and so I thought it was time to gather my thoughts on them so far and provide a short review. Moving from the Speedgoat 4 to the Speedgoat 5 A couple of months ago my second pair of Speedgoat 4 trail … Read more
Recently I upgraded from a Garmin forerunner 245 to the new Garmin fenix 7. Or is that written fēnix? While the forerunner was a perfectly fine GPS multisport watch (with music capability too), lately I’ve found myself wanting for more. With the warmer weather on it’s way, so too is prime running season, and the … Read more
Earlier this year I purchased a pair of Distance Carbon Z Trekking poles to aid me on runs out on the trail that I categorise as ultra distance. Specifically I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to run a self-supported 50 mile ultra along the serpent trail. I was thankful to have made this purchase as this … Read more