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The lowdown on the latest trail and ultra running clothing, footwear and accessories
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Should you buy the £740 Garmin Fenix 6S Pro SOLAR version? (OR these 4 cheaper GPS watches?)
Is the solar version of the Garmin Fenix 6S Pro the icing on the cake in getting a few days extra battery life out of your GPS watch? We find out in this review. Scroll down for links to buy. In the verdict at 10:07 I also recommend some less expensive watches around...
Mini gear review – OMM Core Fleece Jacket feat. Primaloft Next fabric (super light, super warm!)
Aw, this is my beautiful little sister Becca, she got a bit chilly filming me running in my @recorefitness bump support last weekend 🥶 so I pulled the new, wonderfully light and warm @the_omm Core Fleece Jacket 🔥 out of my @harrier_trail_running Curbar 5L Running vest...
Best budget running packs? Harrier Curbar 5L & Kinder 10L running vests REVIEW (only £54 & £59!)
Here's my review of the Harrier Curbar 5L & Kinder 10L running vests that are amazing value for money at only £54 and £59 respectively. Transparency - I helped with the design of these packs last year, going through all the packs I've tested over many years with...
Best waterproof jacket for running 2020 (Inov8, Salomon, Montane, OMM, UD, Rab, Kalenji) £55 -£190
Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running and this is my waterproofs group test for trail and ultra runners from all the major brands including Inov8, Salomon, Montane, OMM, Ultimate Direction, Rab, and Kalenji, with prices ranging from £55 to £190. Scroll down for...
Best headtorch for trail & ultra running 2020 – PETZL Iko Core v SILVA Trail Runner Free H? (REVIEW)
Which is the best new headtorch / headlamp for trail & ultra running in 2020 - the PETZL Iko Core or the SILVA Trail Runner Free H? Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running and this is my review of the two latest headtorches / headlamps from two of the main, top...
Choose the right WATERPROOF JACKET & TROUSERS with expert advice from myRaceKit running stores
There are so many waterproof jackets and trousers to choose from, with lightweight and more robust, feature-full options and everything in between, how do you decide which is the best for you? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to see staff member Steve Franklin...
Choose the right HEADTORCH / HEADLAMP with expert advice from myRaceKit running stores
There are so many headtorches/ headlamps to choose from with different brightness levels, battery life and weights, how do you decide which is the best for you and the event you've signed up to? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to see staff member Steve Franklin...
Choose the right RUNNING PACK OR WAISTBELT with expert advice from myRaceKit running stores
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...
Choose the right TRAIL RUNNING SHOE with expert advice from myRaceKit running stores
There are so many trail running shoes 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 pair. (Socially distanced filming)...