by Claire Maxted | Aug 2, 2018 | Druids Challenge 2014, Poles, Q&A, Scafell Skyrace, Training, Uphills
I’m doing these Q&As weekly now so please do share this with all your running friends so they can ask me questions. I am a qualified Personal Trainer and edited Trail Running magazine for 7 years. If I don’t know the answer to my question I can... 
by Claire Maxted | Jun 29, 2018 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Long runs, Nutrition, Ultra
Find out how to pack all your mandatory kit for long-distance, ultra and multi-day runs and races into a 10L vest-style running pack. I promise, it all goes in there! Basically, put the items you need frequently in the front pockets, and infrequent items in the main... 
by Claire Maxted | May 17, 2018 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Gear tests
Which trail/ultra running pack best suits your needs? Here’s my review of 6 race vest style backpacks for runners, around 10 litres in size. Today’s question is, “What style of pack do you like to run with best? Race vest or traditional... by Claire Maxted | Jan 31, 2018 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Gear tests
The Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra 8-set (bit of a mouthful!) running pack is here! I’m testing at least 4 running day packs for the Cape Wrath Ultra. See previous post for the other three. This is a First Look, and I’ll be broadcasting a First Run with it next... by Claire Maxted | Jan 29, 2018 | Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Gear tests
I ran 12 miles with the Ultimate Direction Adventure Vesta on Wednesday and did a LIVE YouTube broadcast of my review at 9-10 miles in, which you can watch here. I’m testing 4 packs for the Cape Wrath Ultra and this is the second. You can see the first pack, the... 
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