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Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling

Guest blogger: Looking the part for the Moonwalk isn’t just about the bras

Ellen is a good friend and fellow freelance journalist. She plans to take part in […]

New jeans for cyclists

I actually like my cycling shorts and tights. They are extremely comfortable and after years […]

Why I am now a Decathlon convert

I’d seen the billboards. I’d read the in-paper adverts. I’d had a flier through the […]

So I am a “small man” in wetsuit sizing!

Now, now I don’t want any jokes about my boy-ishness! While I won’t be offended […]

Vote for Britain’s Greatest Living Hill Master

Leading hiking boot company Brasher has launched a nationwide poll to find Britain’s greatest living […]

The Ki to a new you

A recent article of mine published in the Daily Record. It’s about a great new […]

Kit review: North Face women’s fleece

Yesterday I was forced to put my North Face 100 Khyber fleece in the wash. […]

Kit review: Hoo Ha Ride Glide

Super Bendy Laney… you know who you are! … this is the kit review you’ve […]

Now I’m jealous of the G-Force’s Xmas pressies!

Should I be ashamed of my fitness kit envy – or simply embrace it and […]

Kit review: Ronhill Women’s running wear

It could have been that meeting at 9.30am instead of the usual 6.45am meant that […]

Kit review: Suunto Core watch with altimeter

“Oh, look, we’ve climbed 100 metres.” “Wow, we’re now at 450 metres.” “Fi! Look! It […]

Top tips for running in snow and ice

I popped into Achilles Heel, a specialist running shop in the west end of Glasgow, […]