by Claire Maxted | Aug 17, 2020 | Advice, Gear tests, Packs, Q&A
There are so many trail running packs, vests and waistbelts to choose from, how do you decide which is the best for you? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to see staff member Steve Franklin who shares all the advice you need to choose the perfect one. (Socially... 
by Claire Maxted | Jul 6, 2020 | Gear tests, Packs
I’ve been using the Ultimate Direction Race Vest / Vesta 5.0 running pack (ladies fit) for a couple of months now and I’ve come to the conclusion that I still prefer my Camelbak Ultra Pro 7L (ladies fit size S) pack for the 2 reasons I cover in this... 
by Claire Maxted | Jun 11, 2020 | Gear tests, GPS Watches, Packs, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts, Trail shoes, Waterproof jackets, Waterproof trousers
Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction... 
by Claire Maxted | Jul 1, 2019 | Altitude, Nutrition, Packs, Q&A, Races, Supplements, Training
What’s the best budget running pack? How do you fuel right at altitude? How can you power-walk faster in ultras? Is fish oil worth using as a supplement? What are the best running podcasts? Find out in my Q&A series, answering all your trail and ultra running... 
by Claire Maxted | Jun 21, 2019 | Gear tests, Live YouTube gear Q&As, Packs
Really interesting features revealed in this review of the Camelbak Ultra Pro 7L (women’s fit), Silva Strive Light 10 & Naked Spra & Women’s Running Vest. For more running pack advice: Take a look at this pack reviews playlist bit.ly/RunPackReviews... 
by Claire Maxted | May 17, 2019 | Gear tests, OMM, Packs
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed the OMM Phantom 12L running pack and didn’t get on super well with the shoulder bungee cords, which are designed to increase the stability of the pack, plus a few other features. Here’s the review youtu.be/DpAJXMJyijY The... 
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