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Nurvv Run Smart Insoles Review

Nurvv Run Smart Insoles Review

If you’ve ever been to a running shop and had your gait analysed, they’ve probably tried to sell you custom insoles, designed to help correct any imbalances in your running pattern. Smart insoles go one step further. Rather than the insoles themselves being...

Boxing Day Sales Picks: Activewear and Athleisure 2020

Boxing Day Sales Picks: Activewear and Athleisure 2020

I'm having a sofa day... aside from a walk with Chester and Tom in our local woods, I've pretty much moved from sofa to fridge and back again. And it has been glorious - I don't think I realised how much I needed a down day. It has given me some time to have a dig...

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners

Anyone else as last minute as me? I feel like in years past I've had the luxury of nipping out to the shops on the weekend before Christmas to buy all those last-minute purchases however this year, I've done most of my shopping online. Are you still wondering what to...

Best Reflective Gear for Runners

Best Reflective Gear for Runners

There has been a real shift over the past few weeks and it’s definitely starting to feel more wintery. It’s dark when my alarm goes off now which is a bit bleak. On the bright side (literally), it does mean getting to see some great sunrises on morning runs. As the...

Best Running Watches for Beginners

Running tech has come a long way over the past few years. Does anyone else remember standing outside with their arm in the air, waiting for satellites to load?  or back in the day when running watches were enormous and definitely couldn't be worn with...

Best Water Carriers For Runners

Best Water Carriers For Runners

Did you know that even sweat loss of just 2% of your body weight can cause a noticeable difference in both physical and mental performance! During the run the idea is to drink to thirst! And the best way to do this is to sip little and often. If you're running for...

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners

Anyone else as last minute as me? I feel like in years past I've had the luxury of nipping out to the shops on the weekend before Christmas to buy all those last-minute purchases however this year, I've done most of my shopping online. Are you still wondering what to...

Winter Training For Runners

Winter Training For Runners

This post is in partnership with Very.co.uk  We’re in the coming to the end of Lockdown 2.0 (although we're staying in Tier 2 unfortunately). It’s suddenly dark at 4.30pm and your next races have either been cancelled or, at the very least, are looking uncertain....

Best Reflective Gear for Runners

Best Reflective Gear for Runners

There has been a real shift over the past few weeks and it’s definitely starting to feel more wintery. It’s dark when my alarm goes off now which is a bit bleak. On the bright side (literally), it does mean getting to see some great sunrises on morning runs. As the...