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Barefoot and sore calves: A transition to forefoot running (Part two – The beginning)

17/09/201817/09/2018 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments barefoot, Fenwick, forefoot, form, Merell, mick, performance, running, Trail, trail running, Training, ultra, Ultramarathon, Vapor Glove

In the beginning there was…. pain.  Like many a runner I had turned to Chris McDougall’s ‘Born to Run’ for

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Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Review of the Hardmoors 55 2018

10/04/201812/04/2018 Mick Fenwick 1 Comment 2018, Hardmoors, Hardmoors 55, race, running, trail running

Hardmoors 55: 2018 As I begin typing this review I feel a sense of impending doom (a little like I

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Reviews Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Raidlight Responsiv Lazerdry 18L Race Vest Review

21/02/201830/05/2019 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments 18L, Kit review, Lazerdry, race, Raidlight, Responsiv, Responsiv Lazerdry 18L Race Vest, Review, Running Pack, trail running, Vest

Overall Rating: 4/5 Usually when someone puts their name to a product they are either after a payday or they

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Adventure Advice Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 2

04/01/2018 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Ennerdale, Expedition, Guide, Lake District, Mountain, Mountain bothy, trail running, Training

Day 1 After doing a 6am airport run for my parents I headed directly to the Lakes. Day 1 was

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Advice Reviews Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Petzl Bindi Review

18/12/2017 Stones 0 Comments Bindi, Cross the UK, Head Torch, Kit review, Petzl, Review, trail running

Overall Rating: 5/5 I have always liked the range of Petzl head torches available and have a few for different

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Adventure Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Going Solo – Part 1

01/12/201701/12/2017 Stones 0 Comments Adventure, Bothy, Ennerdale, Lake District, Trail, trail running

I’m not known for my desire to make small talk, initiate conversation or be involved in big groups and some

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Reviews 

Cross the UK: Ultimate Direction AK Mountain Vest 3.0 Review

27/11/201721/02/2018 Stones 0 Comments AK Mountain Vest 3.0, Kit review, Review, Running Pack, trail running, Ultimate Direction

Overall Rating: 4/5 This is a recent addition to the ever growing trail running kit we are accumulating but it

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Adventure The great outdoors Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Trail Running in the Cairngorms Part Two – Lairig Ghru

20/11/201722/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 0 Comments cairngorms, Highlands, Inov 8, Lairig an Laoigh, Lairig Ghru, Linn of Dee, running, Scotland, Trail, trail running, Training, training run

After a good nights sleep at Glenmore Lodge we were ready for action on day two.  Stoney taped up his

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Adventure Trail Running 

Cross the UK: Trail Running in the Cairngorms Part One – Lairig an Laoigh

13/11/201714/11/2017 Mick Fenwick 1 Comment cairngorms, Inov 8, Lairig an Laoigh, Lairig Ghru, Scotland, Trail, trail running, Training

It took me absolutely ages to convince Stoney to run a distance over 10km.  Being a lean speed machine in

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Cross the UK: Raidlight Olmo 12L Ultra Vest Review

09/11/201721/02/2018 Stones 0 Comments Kit review, Review, Running Pack, trail running

Overall Rating: 4/5   The Olmo 12 is on the heavier side when you’re comparing running packs of this nature. However,

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