Category Archives: gear review

R4YL hints Hoka OneOne the ‘next big thing’.

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

 

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I Owe U One Post

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Damn sloppy – too much running, not enough blogging? Ha, no such thing as too much running. And I certainly haven’t been doing it if there is. It’s a nervous exciting freaked out busy time. Heading off in 2 weeks … Continue reading →

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Gear Review to come – Salomon Advanced Skin 12L

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Assuming no flesh compartments in my legs explode this weekend I’ll be taking my new Salomon Advanced Skin 12Lutterly futuristic trail running pack for a hit-out. It’s been specially released for UTMB but I don’t think I’ll be anywhere near … Continue reading →

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Beating blisters on the trail: Sealskinz Waterproof Socks.

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Many elements go into properly screwing up your feet on a long run – poor conditioning, bad hydration, poor nutrition, weather (extreme heat or rain), environment (puddles, creeks, etc.), inappropriate gear choices such as bad sock/shoe combinations, even slightly wrongsized … Continue reading →

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Seal Skinz Hi Vis waterproof socks SUCK!!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

SealSkinz Hi Vis Socks are ideal if you want a fat sock to fill out a half-size too large shoe or you think a blowjob from blind sock puppet twins is ever worth $35. But don’t buy them if you’re … Continue reading →

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