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If you’ve been following the Graphene revolution and more specifically inov-8‘s investment into creating world first shoe outsoles, utilising this wonder compound, then you may be thinking “haven’t we been here before?” You would be correct. As with many projects that are pushing beyond the established, things have a habit of taking a bit longer then…
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This time last year, I announced inov-8 were launching the World’s First Graphene running shoe. Since then we have seen the British brand launch the F-Lite G 290, G being the Graphene designation. Now, the brand based on the edge of the English Fells are launching the World’s First-ever Graphene Hiking Boots – the ROCLITE.…
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Who knew Thursday nights, were the new Fridays? If you don’t believe me, go tell the sold out crowd of Harvey Maps Fell Running Session, held in the theatre of the Brewery Arts Centre. Following on from the success of the inaugural night in 2017, the Fell Running session (in my opinion) may be the…
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*Before I get started, at the time of writing this, the session has sold out… Unfortunately you didn’t squeeze the trigger quick enough to snatch some sort after tickets. But, wait, please, wait, all is not lost. I will for one be reviewing the session and giving you the highlights, plus there are still tickets going…
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Well. Damian went all out to give the film crew an ending didn’t he! If you were under a rock and missed 2018’s UTMB results, avoid them until after you have watched Underdog, due for release sometime in the second half of November this year. Summit Fever Media, the crew of Matt and Ellie, behind…
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The eagle eyed would recall seeing Maverick Races hosted Camp Endeavour earlier this year in the Chamonix valley. For 2019, they are getting way ahead of the game and have already released dates for Camp Endeavour, hosted by Maverick Races and Run Namaste Eat. Friday 19th – Sunday 21st July 2019 As someone currently sat…
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You may remember back in December, when I was able to share news of inov-8 working on a series of shoes, incorporating graphene into the outsole. Details were limited and despite several attempts, the team at inov-8 were tight lipped, not willing to say anything about their new products. Well, it’s time to reveal all.Normally…
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If anyone follows me on social media, you will have seen a lot of inov-8’s new AT/C Stormshell waterproof jacket this year. I first saw this being used by Damian Hall in the build up to UTMB in 2017, and have been waiting for my turn to get my hands on one. Beyond a simple…
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Now if you’re reading this, you are probably thinking, “James, thermal gloves in April?” And you would be correct…. But hear me out. I received the Extreme Thermo Mitt from inov-8 early on the winter season and though I was up for keeping my digits warm, I did wonder if I would get to use…
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Maverick Race’s inov-8 Original Somerset would be my third outing under the black and white arch. My first was one of the original Originals – West Sussex, where I came close to succumbing to heat exhaustion (click the link above to find out why). The second was the Hampshire round of the Dark Series, where…
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James Mackeddie 