The last five years have been tumultuous for footwear. Soles have been cambered, flattened, thickened and sometimes torn off altogether. Laces have been ripped out, replaced with Boas and wiry … Read more

Recommending thermals for high intensity winter exercise is a tricky task; everyone has their own preference, based on what they find comfortable, what conditions they regularly train and, crucially, the … Read more

When a friend suggested we go ‘skyrunning’ in the Cape over the weekend I become slightly apprehensive. Think about it: climb up a mountain, run on top of it and … Read more

With a raft of new events on the South Africa trail running calendar, Spring continues to impress enthusiasts in the Western Cape. In 2011, I had the privilege to run the … Read more

The X-Hale TrailBlazes are a trail running specific sock found within Bridgedale’s recently developed ‘Fast and Light’ range. Designed with warm conditions and quick movement in mind, the TrailBlazes were just … Read more

The Trail Runner II Half-Zip is Salomon’s latest addition to their extensive technical tops range. The innovative top claims to provide ‘maximum ventilation on hot days’ so I put it … Read more

The small Scottish town of Aviemore is nestled in the centre of the Cairngorms National Park, commanding a central location within the country’s wilder highland territory. It’s a veritable outdoors … Read more