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Mizuno Wave Inspire 5 (W)

Posted: 13/11/09

'DO NOT CHANGE A THING!'

Strengths:
Fantastic combination of cushioning and support. Even do girly colours in bigger sizes!

Weaknesses:
Can't think of any weaknesses at all.

Overall:
I think when you find a shoe that suits your needs and does everything you want it to, you should stick with it. I like this as a long run shoe and will probably go with the Adrenaline's for the shorter runs!

Performance		80%
Comfort		100%
Value		60%
Fit		80%
Responsiveness		60%
Cushioning		80%
Comfort		100%
Breathability		60%
Durability		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

76%

Posted: 13/11/09

Overall:

Shock Absorber Impact Level 4 Bra Top

Posted: 02/11/09

'DOES THE JOB, BUT THERE'S BETTER OUT THERE NOW....'

Strengths:
Great range of colours if you're into that sort of thing. They fit well and don't chafe much under 15 miles. I still think people who wear them as outer wear are a bit nuts though....

Weaknesses:
They do dig into your shoulders a bit and you end up trying to move them around to get comfortable.

Overall:
I have found something that suits me better now so I probably won't pay the extra tenner these cost, but I think its a good bra from a trustworthy name. They do eventually "give" though and it's ibvious when its time to chuck them out!

Performance		80%
Comfort		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

High5 Energy Gel

Posted: 28/10/09

'SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?'

Strengths:
Dead easy to digest and requires no water to get them in!

Weaknesses:
I didn't notice any positive effects on performance in the race which was disappointing.

Overall:
If they work for you then fine. But I still believe you can't go wrong with power bar. And when there's hundreds of people discarding them at once they don't half stick to your trainers!

Palatability		60%
Performance		40%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

47%

Science in Sport Go Gel

Posted: 19/10/09

'NOT AS GLOOPY AS A POWER BAR GEL'

Strengths:
Easier to drink without water than some and not too bad tasting

Weaknesses:
I never know what to do with the wrapper when I'm mid race, but you can say that about all of them!

Overall:
Worth picking up if you want something simple that does the trick in a race and is quite easy on the stomach.

Palatability		60%
Performance		60%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

67%

Lucozade Energy Gel

Posted: 16/10/09

'HMMMMM.....'

Strengths:
Small enough to fit into your pocket and easy to tear into on the go.

Weaknesses:
I think they need quite a bit of water downing with them to swallow them effectively.

Overall:
I personally didn't feel any noticable difference after taking these. Power Bar Gels with caffeine are far superior.

Palatability		60%
Performance		40%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

53%

Shock Absorber Flexiform Underwire Sports Bra

Posted: 21/09/09
Updated: 25/09/09

'ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE'

Strengths:
The underwire makes you feel a little more secure - until you take it off and see the damage its done.

[Update 25/09/09] I'd like to add that I seem to have a bruised rib too just where the wire has

Weaknesses:
It chafes to high heaven and left the underside of left boobie missing several layers of skin in spite of being properly lubed with Bodyglide AND vaseline

[Update 25/09/09] been sitting! This bra IS the correct size and I'm even less impressed now as I have a 20 miler to do with sore ribs. Brilliant!

Overall:
Stay well away if you're planning to do any significant mileage in this and you've actually GOT boobs. I'm throwing mine in the bin (and yes it does fit)!

Performance		20%
Comfort		40%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

33%

PowerBar PowerGel

Posted: 16/09/09

'LIKE A LITTLE TURBO BOOST!'

Strengths:
A good pick me up - legs feels rejuvenated after taking one and they're not too difficult to carry or open on the go.

Weaknesses:
You need to swallow a LOT of water to get them down and they take a while to get used to. Blackcurrant is my fave because it has caffeine in it.

Overall:
I've tried most energy gels and this is the one that doesn't send me screaming for the nearest loo. £1.25 in your local supermarket. You can't go wrong....

Palatability		60%
Performance		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

80%

Asics GT-2140

Posted: 03/09/09

'NOT TOO SURE ABOUT THIS PHF BUSINESS'

Strengths:
Great looking shoe, super stability, well made and no problems with width around the toe region

Weaknesses:
This heel fit thing seems to me to be a bit too snug and I have long thin blisters along my inner heels where they rub. The shoes have only been on a couple of outings though and may be bedding in...

Overall:
I'd probably go for the Mizuno Wave Inspire again if you held a gun to my head.

Performance		80%
Comfort		60%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

60%

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