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My Marathon Shoe? Mach 4 vs Hyperion Tempo

March 22, 2021March 22, 20215 Comments

The Brooks Hyperion Tempo were, hands down, my favourite road shoes of 2020. I had never experienced a pair of shoes that were so light, so responsive and ultimately so bloody quick. They are a real joy to wear and just lacing them up for a run feels motivational.  The earlier models in the Mach … Continue reading My Marathon Shoe? Mach 4 vs Hyperion Tempo

THE BROOKS CATAMOUNT: 150 MILES LATER

October 23, 20208 Comments

I've tested the Brooks Catamount on fast trail races, long multi-day hikes and even an FKT and I cannot put into words how much these shoes have surprised me. 150 miles later and I think these might be the best trail shoes I've ever laced up. Disclaimer time; while I was part of the Brooks … Continue reading THE BROOKS CATAMOUNT: 150 MILES LATER

Brooks Catamount: Too Much Marketing?

October 15, 2020October 15, 20206 Comments

When I first started trail running I was told by a friend who had been ultramarathon running for years that trail running was for those who wanted to get away from the world and back to basics; away from big city marathons and the hustle of everyday life. "You blend into the trails and your … Continue reading Brooks Catamount: Too Much Marketing?

The Brooks Divide: 150 Miles Later

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020Leave a comment

Back in April I brought the Brooks Divide with the aim of them becoming my go to trail shoe. Not just for running the trails but also for long hikes replacing the Brooks Cascadia which I had used all over the world. At the time of my first impressions review on this shoe I called it … Continue reading The Brooks Divide: 150 Miles Later

Glycerin 18: Nostalgia in a Name

August 10, 2020August 10, 20204 Comments

I get that warm fuzzy feeling of nostalgia when it comes to the Brooks Glycerin. It is a well earned love that goes all the way back to the very start of my running life. When I first started running back in late 2015 I ran in a pair of old trainers. They lasted me … Continue reading Glycerin 18: Nostalgia in a Name

Beats Powerbeats Pro vs Jaybird Vista

April 29, 2020Leave a comment

I have lusted after wireless earbuds ever since I started running. I run along narrow country roads so can’t listen to music in both ears whilst safely paying attention to what may be coming up behind me or zooming round a blind corner. So I have long dreamed of not having to worry about a … Continue reading Beats Powerbeats Pro vs Jaybird Vista

The Work Horse and The Race Horse

April 18, 20203 Comments

In this time of isolation and weekend’s suddenly very free without races I’ve had a lot more time to think and create blogs which means I’m finally able to create some more review posts. In the next few weeks I’m planning to do a series of posts reviewing some of the gear I’ve used in … Continue reading The Work Horse and The Race Horse

My Kit for Marathon des Sables

June 26, 2019June 26, 20198 Comments

Even before I left for the desert a lot of people were asking what kit I was taking. Since I’ve been back not a week goes by where I don’t get asked for advice on what kit to take for next year’s race. So I thought I would compile a list of all the kit … Continue reading My Kit for Marathon des Sables

My Marathon des Sables Shoes

January 8, 2019January 8, 20191 Comment

It is less than a hundred days now until I will be undertaking the toughest foot race on the planet: The Marathon Des Sables. Every time I say that out loud my whole body pulses with exhilaration crossed with paralysing fear. For those of you who haven’t heard of this race before it is a … Continue reading My Marathon des Sables Shoes

2:09 – A Review

November 17, 20186 Comments

For anyone who has ever dreamed of getting that coveted six-star marathon majors medal, this is the product review for you. Not many of the runners I have spoken to knew that apart from qualifying, ballot or charity places there is another way of securing one of those elusive spots in marathons such as New … Continue reading 2:09 – A Review

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