• Running

    Sponsorship and influence

    (TL:DR I’m not sponsored, nor am I ever likely to be)  A short, slightly ranty, explainer piece, to clear up a misconception, and a couple of snide, trollish* digs.  Digs about my status as a punter who’s somehow become a…

  • Running,  Running Kit

    In My Bag: Midsummer Day Dawdles

    One of a short series of pieces, looking at what I carry/use on solo, self-supported jaunts.  Though I hope folk find something helpful here, it’s just geekery really. The links are to help you find things you might like; I’d always…

  • Running Kit

    In My Bag: First Aid

    One of a short series of pieces, looking at what I carry/use on solo, self-supported jaunts.  Though I hope folk find something helpful here, it’s just geekery really.  Why carry a first aid kit?   Well, habit for one.  And…

  • Running Kit Reviews

    Review: Inov-8 X-Talon G235

    FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT:  I use a fair bit of Inov-8 kit.  It’s simple, it fits, and it works well in the UK hills.  I have neither been paid for this review, nor been given the shoes by either Inov-8 or Accelerate.   Okay,…

  • Reviews,  Running Kit Reviews

    Review: Injinji Socks

    Ah, Easter break last weekend; you enjoyed longer days and longer runs.  And a realisation about socks.  You need some new ones.  You’ve time before May Day weekend though; but there are so many socks … So how about trying…

  • Fell Hacks,  Running

    Fell Hack – Go Whistle

    A literal hack this.  Modern plastic whistles are great; light, loud and kind to your lips in cold weather.  They are however, difficult to keep hold of, and have a bizarrely useless clip on the back.  Solution?  Chop the clip…