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Inov-8 Roclite 315

Posted: 07/08/10

'My first ever off road shoe and I wasn't disappointed.'

Strengths:
Comfort and performance. I wore these for the Thunder Run 24hr and they were spot on; gave me no problems.

Overall:
Not disappointed although to be fair; they are my first ever off road shoes so I have no comparison, however they were excellent.

Fit		80%
Responsiveness		100%
Comfort		100%
Grip		80%
Durability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

For Goodness Shakes Milkshake

Posted: 10/09/09

'I'M AFRAID I'M THE ODD ONE OUT. YUK!'

Strengths:
packed full of the carb, protein and vitamins you need

Weaknesses:
taste

Overall:
I tried my first one this evening after a run and I didn't like the taste one bit. Taste is a personal thing, but I found the taste metalic and way too sweet. You might like it though,so I would say try it.

Palatability		20%
Performance		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

60%

Nike + SportBand

Posted: 09/09/09

'LOOKS GOOD, ACCURATE WITH PATIENCE'

Strengths:
Looks good, easy to use and online site is very good

Weaknesses:
It took me ages to calibrate it and it was never consistant

Overall:
£40 is good value for a cool looking watch and a way to track your pace, distance etc. But, it is never going to be as accurate as a GPS watch, but then again, its only £40

Performance		60%
Ease of use		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Science in Sport Go Gel

Posted: 29/07/09

'BEST TASTING AND EASIEST TO USE'

Strengths:
Taste (tropical), easy to swallow.

Weaknesses:
I still can't master the art of using them while running, butn that's my weakness! Otherwise, they are spot on.

Overall:
I've tried many different makes and flavours and found these are easiest to swallow due to the more liquidier (is that a real word?) consistency than most others. They tear open easier than others as well. Most importantly, they give you a good boost

Palatability		80%
Performance		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

Garmin Forerunner 101

Posted: 25/07/09

'EXCELLENT VALUE'

Strengths:
Cheap and does exactly what I need

Weaknesses:
Big and chunky compared to newer models, but hey-ho

Overall:
I bought mine of e-bay for £45; a complete bargain. No fuss, really easy to use tells me pace, distance, time etc.
Buy one :)

Performance		100%
Ease of use		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

93%

Asics Gel 2130

Posted: 25/07/09

'COMFY AND FAIRLY CHEAP'

Strengths:
Comfy upper and cushoining is good. (i'm 6 foot 2 and 14.5 stone)

Weaknesses:
After 150 mile the mesh is wearing away where my little toe is.

Overall:
Only cost me £50 in Jan 2009. I buy shoes as recommended by the chap in the running shop; if he recommends Asics again, i won't have any reservations

Performance		60%
Comfort		60%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

67%

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