Category: Kit Reviews
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Salomon S-Lab Speed Shoe
Previously I have written a kit review about some Salomon Fell Raises I purchased and had to have some new ones due to the soles of my first ones coming off after running the Hellvelyn Ultra. I was hoping I had just been unlucky needing some replacements but unfortunately following the Wadsworth Trog the same…
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Fashion on the Fells…
I’ve been wanting to discuss this for a while as I’m finding as time goes by more and more outdoor companies are slowly changing their outdoor gear in to more ‘fashionable’ wear, but my question is, in doing so are they sacrificing quality? Running for me has always been about the running, about feeling free…
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Montane Waterproof hat
Montane Waterproof hat I’ve never worn a hat running before but decided to give this a go. I’m not a fan of the full waterproof hats with the ear coverings as I felt I would get too hot so I bought this thinking I could add a buff underneath for my ears if needed.…
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Seal Skinz Winter socks
Following the Tour de Helvellyn and some Bob Graham training runs I felt I have given these socks a real good test to see how they hold up against the elements. They have been soaked for 10 hours during TdH and have been subject to lots of snow. The result….awesome! Admittedly they feel a…
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Salomon Fell Raisers
Salomon fell raisers. I bought these following the Derwentwater 10 mile road race having won some vouchers. I wanted to try them to find out how they compared with the Innovate Xtalons which were my previous fell shoe but had been well used and I loved them. These show great traction, particular on wet, muddy…
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