Polar is perhaps best known best for being one of the leading brands when it comes to fitness tracking. The brand has been synonymous with heart rate since the 80s and as a result it has launched some of the best devices we’ve seen when it comes to running. The Grit X is a stepContinue reading “Video Review: Polar Grit X Outdoor Watch”
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Video Review: The Asics Metaracer Tokyo
Another day, another carbon plate race shoe. This time in the form of the eagerly anticipated Asics Metaracer Tokyo. I’m not going to lie, I get pretty excited when I get to try a new carbon plate shoe. There’s a sense of the unknown about the whole thing – like you’re about to experience somethingContinue reading “Video Review: The Asics Metaracer Tokyo”
The Best Running Shoes 2020
Over the past year there have been some major releases in the world of running shoes. There seem to be new launches happening every week with brands aiming to take the lead in the fastest and most comfortable shoes out there today. Some, like the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% or the Hoka Carbon X, haveContinue reading “The Best Running Shoes 2020”
Video Review: Salomon Sonic 3 Accelerate Running Shoes
When it comes to the best running shoes, Salomon is a brand you probably associate more with trails than hitting the pavements. It does, however, have a handful of road shoes designed for a range of different runners, including the Sonic 3 Accelerate. I’ve never tested a Salomon road shoe before, so I wasn’t quiteContinue reading “Video Review: Salomon Sonic 3 Accelerate Running Shoes”
Video Review: New Balance Fuelcell TC Running Shoes
As you’re probably already aware, there are a fair few carbon plate running shoes being released in 2020. Some, however, are more eagerly anticipated than others. Of those that are exciting the running community, the Fuelcell TC are pretty damn high on the list. New Balance has had an impressive run of great shoes overContinue reading “Video Review: New Balance Fuelcell TC Running Shoes”
Video Review: 361 Degrees Feisu 2 Running Shoe
When it comes to racing shoes, the focus this year has largely been on carbon plates and new foam technology. The Feisu 2, however, is less about new features and more about taking a running shoe back to simplicity. This is the first time I’ve tried one of 361 Degree’s faster options and the FeisuContinue reading “Video Review: 361 Degrees Feisu 2 Running Shoe”
Video Review: The Best Headphones For Runners 2020
As runners, there’s a lot more we look for in a pair of headphones than just great sound. We sweat, we jump about a lot, we stay outdoors for hours on end and we get annoyed by even the slightest bit of rubbing. Over the last couple of years there have been some really impressiveContinue reading “Video Review: The Best Headphones For Runners 2020”
Video Review: New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v10
I’ve been testing out the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v10s for a couple of months now from long slow training runs to 10k races. Considering I really wasn’t a fan of the previous Fresh Foam 1080 options, I was surprised how much I’m enjoying running in this latest version. It’s a shoe designed as aContinue reading “Video Review: New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v10”
Video Review: Adidas SL20 Running Shoes
Adidas has been fairly quiet over the last couple of years when it comes to exciting new running shoes. Although the Ultraboost has been a favourite amongst runners and fashion-folk alike, there haven’t been any vast improvements to the technology for quite some time. Where adidas were once one of the favourites when it comesContinue reading “Video Review: Adidas SL20 Running Shoes”
Video Review: Jaybird Vista
I’m a bit late to the table in testing the Jaybird Vista true wireless headphones, which is annoying as I’ve been desperate to give them a going over after hearing how good they are from various people. Finally, I’ve got a pair though and over the last few weeks I’ve been using them for everythingContinue reading “Video Review: Jaybird Vista”
