road running – James Mackeddie

Patagonia Strider Pro 5″ Running Shorts – Reviewed

By: jamesmackeddie September 4, 2020September 7, 2020

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We interrupt your regular reading to bring you news…. I bought a thing I’ve had my eye on a pair of Patagonia running shorts for years. I’ve bought a pair a couple of times in the past 6 years, but returned them each time as they didn’t fit. However, last year I decided to ignore…

Centurion Running – ONE Community – 100 Mile Week – Why?

Today kicked off Centurion Running’s One Community week. From 5km up to and including 100 mile options, to be run at anytime throughout the coming 7 days, spaced out or all at once. You decide. *If you’ve missed this and still want to take part – click here* Some people have already run 50km, others…

On Running Cloudflow – Reviewed

By: jamesmackeddie April 7, 2020

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Winter, the seasonal menace to everything white from the waist down for runners. Even on the road, it’s surprising how dirty things get, from mud and oils being washed onto paths, to ground water and spray. When On Running sent me their updated Cloudflow they were sparkling white, how I wish I’d shot these before…

Spring Showers

By: jamesmackeddie March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

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It was too good to last The past weeks have been windy. Wildly windy. Wind that could inflate your jacket like a hot air ballon, decimate your breathing efficiency and fold you in half like a hospital pass in rugby. Whether in the Lakes at the Pyllon XP or on flat, level ground around Bedfordshire,…

One week left to become an ASICS FrontRunner

By: jamesmackeddie February 1, 2020

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There is just over 7 days left to apply to become part of ASICS FrontRunner team in 2020 – if you want the precise time there’s a massive countdown clock on their websites page just to make sure you aren’t in doubt of the deadline. I’ve a few friends that have been part of the…

SALOMON UNVEILS CONCEPT FOR A RECYCLABLE RUNNING SHOE

By: jamesmackeddie November 8, 2019

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Salomon, today unveiled its concept for a new performance road running shoe that can be fully recycled into a ski boot. The result of more than a year and a half of research and development, the recyclable concept shoe can be ground down at the end of its life, allowing Salomon to take the pieces,…

I’ve got the bug & it’s a positive one

By: jamesmackeddie May 8, 2019August 19, 2019

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I’m back. What? Wait? You never left. True. I’ve been quiet. The last month has sucked. Not from a brand perspective, I’ve been fortunate to be sent some brand spanking new kit that I think many of you will be excited to read, see and learn about. When I say the last month has sucked,…