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17th September 2019

Barefoot Running Shoes – Which Vibram Fivefingers Should I Get?

Running Barefoot – back to the future? There’s little point in reviewing any other barefoot running shoes because the leading sole manufacturer Vibram, is by far and away the ‘go to’ product in this...

Triathlon / Water Sports

27th August 2019

The Best Triathlon Wetsuits

OK, it may be the shortest element of most triathlons, but a good swim is critical for getting your race off on the right foot and decreasing the pressure you may feel later in...

Lifestyle / Walking & Hiking

30th August 2018

The Best Portable Mobile Phone Chargers

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Running

16th July 2018

Best Sunglasses for Running – 6 Pairs Shortlisted

Squinting when you’re running due to the blinding sun is simply annoying. If you’re like me and your eyes begin to stream when the sun shines enough to increase the UV levels, then you...

Cycling / Lifestyle / Running / Walking & Hiking

3rd July 2018

Sole Custom Footbeds : In-Depth Review

Your feet are important and in many activities they take a lot of punishment. Whether it’s walking or hiking for hours on end, pounding the streets on a run, or even repeatedly spinning the...

Camping / Lifestyle

13th June 2018

Festival Camping Essentials and Packing Checklist

As I write this in early June 2018 we are just heading into the main festival season. There is no Glastonbury or T in the Park this year, but the perennial favourites such as...

Camping

11th June 2018

12 Ways to Stay Cool Camping in a Tent

The month of May 2018 has gone down as the hottest on record in the UK since records began 100 years ago. It’s been a fantastic time to head outdoors and even those most...

Lifestyle

7th June 2018

The Best Thought Provoking Books on Nature, Gaia & Interconnectedness

Sometimes the urban life gets a little too much. Sometimes we crave a bit of greenery, nothing digital and a general urge for things to slow down. Things never used to be so rushed,...

Cycling

3rd May 2018

Garmin Edge 25 GPS Cycle Computer Review

A GPS device is pretty much an essential these days for any cyclist who is even taking the sport slightly seriously. Websites and apps such as Strava have made analysing ride data easy and...

Running

16th April 2018

The Best Mens Running Trainers Under £100

We recently covered the best women’s running trainers under £100. Now it’s the men’s turn. £100 is a perfectly reasonable budget for a pair of running trainers – and while you could easily spend...