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Enell Sports Bra

Posted: 13/07/09

'BIG, UGLY BUT MEANS BUSINESS!'

Strengths:
Well constructed; bounce-free running

Weaknesses:
Will never win a beauty contest. Why shiny satin?!? Very expensive compared with Shock Absorbers

Overall:
First impressions? A big, shiny corset and you wonder how you'll breathe. However, once on, it's snug but not restrictive. You immediately feel supported and my posture was suddenly more upright. The first run was a revelation; bounce-free! I'm a 32G and bought the size 1. The sizing is important and I wish a high street store stocked them but there is a size purchasing guide on their website.

Performance		100%
Comfort		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

93%

Asics Gel 2130

Posted: 13/05/09

'THE SHOE THAT CONVERTED ME TO ASICS'

Strengths:
Great stability shoe, holds in the wet. Light yet supportive with the best heel fit.

Weaknesses:
Sudden noticeable loss in cushioning in forefoot over 300miles.

Overall:
The best fitting shoe I've had ever. No blisters, just good lightweight support and comfort. Retired them yesterday as suddenly felt like the front had become compressed cardboard. Not sure what happened there!

Performance		80%
Comfort		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

Asics GT-2140

Posted: 13/05/09

'EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT'

Strengths:
Felt more stable in the midfoot. Great cushioning and perfect heel fitting

Weaknesses:
None so far

Overall:
Bought online for £60 as replacement for GT2130. Noticeable change in midfoot support but still gives a great ride. I have quite shallow heels and many shoes (and blisters) later, find these to be the perfect fit despite the padding sitting quite close. For the girl aesthetics, twirly pink patterning means you can pound the pavements while still feeling feminine! (Not really)

Performance		100%
Comfort		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

93%

Berlei Shock Absorber Silver Bra top

Posted: 18/06/08

'DISAPPOINTING'

Strengths:
Great fit. When standing still.

Weaknesses:
Failed to keep anything in check and uncomfortably thick material made it a very sweaty bra indeed.

Overall:
Sadly, not a very comfortable purchase and now used only for spin class. The cups are shaped to squash the breasts back but don't stop the bounce and some quite nasty chafing convinced me to throw it to the back of the drawer.

Performance		20%
Comfort		40%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

33%

Science in Sport PSP22

Posted: 18/06/08

'EASY TO USE, EASY TO DRINK'

Strengths:
Only tried the blackcurrant flavour but it was good, kept me going for several miles on bike and foot.

Weaknesses:
Expensive!

Overall:
I've tried a few drinks and this one is the first that actually tastes GOOD as opposed to just palatable which, when you're on the go, is all important. Also served well as a recovery drink paired with a banana.

Palatability		80%
Performance		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

Science in Sport Go Gel

Posted: 12/09/07

'THE BEST TASTING GEL'

Strengths:
Slides down easily, no sticky mess and not too sweet. The flavours are great and varied enough to not get boring

Weaknesses:
None!

Overall:
Used these for my last two races and they worked. Kept me going without having to glug lots of nasty sweet sticky Lucozade. No aftertaste either!

Palatability		100%
Performance		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

Running Made Easy by Susie Whalley and Lisa Jackson

Posted: 27/08/07

'THIS IS THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL!'

Strengths:
Lots of inspiration not just to get you started but that keeps you going. Plain English that tells you all you need to know.

Weaknesses:
None

Overall:
This IS the book that started me running again. When you've been on a 20yr break from the sport, this tells you what to expect and keeps you on course to achieve YOUR goals, not someone elses.

Readability		100%
Usefulness		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

Ronhill Aspiration Powerlite T-shirt

Posted: 28/06/07

'VERY COMFORTABLE MATERIAL BUT SHAME ABOUT THE FIT'

Strengths:
I've worn this shirt in 35C heat and still felt comfortable. It also stands up well in humid conditions. No chafing, never feels damp and dries quickly. Also comfortable in colder weather.

Weaknesses:
I have a very curvy figure which these shirts just aren't cut for. Sizes that fit around the bust gape too much around the armholes. Still, surprisingly, I haven't had any problems with chafing around the armholes.

Overall:
It's hard to find a good fitting running shirt for more curvaceous figures and this one isn't it but it does provide enough wicking performance to still make it one of the more comfortable shirts to wear.

Performance		100%
Comfort		60%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

80%

Mizuno Wave Elixir

Posted: 22/04/07

'GOOD START'

Strengths:
Stable, comfortable shoe with better grip than my last shoes (Puma Complete Theron)

Weaknesses:
Blister started forming after 6 miles from rubbing against a seam on the inside.

Overall:
These are light but stable shoes with a great fit for my wider feet. They also carried me through some muddy patches without slipping and sliding on smoother surfaces afterwards.

Performance		80%
Comfort		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

Garmin Forerunner 305

Posted: 10/09/06
Updated: 27/08/07

'LOVING IT! PART 2'

Strengths:
Great training tool, especially the ability to run against your previous times.

[Update 27/08/07] Still great training buddy, I love being able to see where I'm going and checking my pace.

Weaknesses:
Watching your pace can be really distracting while on the move! A run under tree cover didn't read accurately during the run. Price tag a little steep.

[Update 27/08/07] After moving to Birmingham, the satellite pick up has been awful. Got really frustrated and managing to record only part of my runs.

Overall:
It's a fantastic way of monitoring progress; even if the numbers are not that accurate they are consistent. The heart rate monitor is really comfortable to wear. I've used it in the UK and Europe and it's given me the freedom to run to a distance target even if I don't know where I'm going!

[Update 27/08/07] Nothing beats this little gadget...when it works. I still take it when I travel though.

Performance		60%
Ease of use		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

67%

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