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The lowdown on the latest trail and ultra running clothing, footwear and accessories
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Do you need a Mymo Gait Analyser to help buy your next running shoes? (review from a physio)
It's tempting to splash out on the latest technology when there are so many shoes out there and it's hard to choose which is going to be the best for your feet, but can this little Mymo Gait Analyser device really help you out? Wild Ginger Running's resident physio...
Should you buy the COROS Pace 2 running / fitness watch? (Quick first look review)
Should you buy the COROS Pace 2 running / fitness watch? (Quick first look review) by Wild Ginger Running teammate Vicky Mousley, trail runner and gear reviewer. https://youtu.be/bGSg8buoY-o Plus there’s my gear reviews playlist with everything from GPS watches to...
Bridgedale’s NEW range of trail running socks – Q&A with a designer
Bridgedale's new range of trail running socks - Q&A with a designer This film is sponsored by Bridgedale who have just brought out a new range of trail running socks. They're my fave brand of sock so I was really pleased to I work with them to help design and test...
Best WATERPROOF TROUSERS for running 2021 (Inov-8 Montane Kalenji OMM Ultimate Direction) £35 – £120
What's the best pair of waterproof trousers for trail and ultra runners this year? Here I have reviewed 5 from some of the major brands including Inov-8, Montane, Decathlon (Kalenji Evadict), OMM, Ultimate Direction, with prices ranging from £35 - £120. Scroll down...
Best super bright trail/ultra running headtorch 2021 (Petzl, Silva, Black Diamond, LED Lenser, Biolite)
Best super bright headtorch / headlamp for trail & ultra runners 2021 gear review! Here are 7 of the best 500 - 1200 lumens from Petzl, Silva, Biolite, Black Diamond & LED Lenser, from £70 to £150. Scroll down for time stamping & links to buy....
Best grippy shoe for trail & ultra running 2021 (Inov8, Salomon, Hoka, Scott, La Sportiva, Saucony + more)
Best grippy shoe for trail & ultra running 2021 from Inov8, Salomon, Hoka, Scott, La Sportiva, Saucony, Walsh and new brand NVii, tested by trail, fell and ultra runner Vicky Mousley. Which one(s) will be best in test for 2021?...
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...