Race report: Brighton Marathon
On Sunday I ran a race I’d been keen to do for a while, the Brighton Marathon. Apparently now the second largest marathon in the UK, after London, despite only running since 2010, the event actually includes a three-day running … Continue reading Race report: Brighton Marathon
Guest Review: Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody
By James I’ll start this review by saying that I have jackets that are quite a lot warmer than this one and I also have jackets that are lighter but I reach for this jacket much more often, so I … Continue reading Guest Review: Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody
Personal security – removing/reducing your internet footprint
I recently underwent a bit of a project to remove myself, as far as possible, from the internet. It all came about through a conversation with an ‘internet friend’ in which I smugly demonstrated that I had managed to find … Continue reading Personal security – removing/reducing your internet footprint
Don’t make resolutions for the New Year – make habits for life
There’s nothing wrong with New Year’s resolutions – they can be a great way to focus on something you want to achieve for the year ahead and, while dates are of course arbitrary, taking a moment in late December or … Continue reading Don’t make resolutions for the New Year – make habits for life
Six things I’ve learned after more than a month of wearing the Garmin Vivoactive 3
I’ve been wearing my Garmin Vivoactive 3 for about six weeks now, and I thought I’d summarise a few things I’ve learnt that have taken a bit of time to figure out, and therefore weren’t covered in the initial review. … Continue reading Six things I’ve learned after more than a month of wearing the Garmin Vivoactive 3
How to repair a down jacket
A minor disaster occurred yesterday as I took a corner too sharply going through a door and caught my lovely Rab down jacket on a sharp piece of metal, tearing it slightly. An untreated tear in a down jacket is … Continue reading How to repair a down jacket
Race report: Gosport Half Marathon
On Sunday I ran the Gosport Half Marathon with a friend, whose first half marathon it was. I’d agreed to run alongside them, at whatever pace they wanted to do, so it wasn’t a PB-attempt for me. In the end, … Continue reading Race report: Gosport Half Marathon
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Review
I recently bought the very new Garmin Vivoactive 3 sports and fitness watch. I realised (after buying the Vivoactive…) that it’s only been two years since I last upgraded my running watch, which was itself the fourth Garmin running watch … Continue reading Garmin Vivoactive 3 Review
Rab 50l Kit Bag Review
I’ve started to do a lot of travelling for work and am regularly away from home Monday – Friday, sometimes staying in a couple of different places during the week. I needed a bag that could comfortably contain everything I … Continue reading Rab 50l Kit Bag Review
Vango Contour 60+10 Review
For my recent trip to Scotland I really needed a new backpack. My smaller 30L bag was far too small for everything I needed to take, and my larger bag is around as old as I am and falling apart … Continue reading Vango Contour 60+10 Review