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Mini-test: Running Rucksacks
By Runner's World on 02/06/2005 15:14:09
You should barely notice you're wearing a good running rucksack. RW reviews Ultimate Direction Speedemon 2300, Lowe Alpine Contour Runner and Salomon Fastrack 200
it for an adventure race – hip pockets are perfect for stashing gels and food.Contact 01539 740840; www.lowealpine.comSalomon Fastrack 200 – £35At 20 litres, the Fastrack 200 will provide ample packing space for most running commuters. You’ll have little trouble
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RW Test Off-Road Shoes
By Runner's World on 06/10/2006 17:48:48
RW tests products from Asics, Brooks, Inov-8, LaFuma, Mizuno, Salomon, Saucony, Puma, Raichle and The North Face
as quickly. A waterproof shoe, they argue, will simply keep any water that seeps, or floods, in to the shoe in the shoe and you'll contract trench foot and be forced to amputate your toes halfway through whatever adventure race you happen to be running
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Great Scottish Run
By on 23/03/2011 10:45:15
what are you waiting for? To start your Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run adventure visit the race website to register your entry, book your accommodation and find out about Scotland’s greatest race. (And how you
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Marathon des Sables: The Greatest Journey
By James Fricker on 25/04/2012 16:50:16
RW staffer James lays bare his Marathon des Sables experience - and his battered feet
on earth - why wouldn’t I want to give it a go?First stepsMy first challenge was breaking the news to my girlfriend, who while incredibly supportive was less than impressed by the documentary I showed her of James Cracknell’s adventures in the 2010 Md
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MdS Training Blog: The Final Countdown
By James Fricker on 02/04/2012 12:08:12
As the race draws closer, our Marathon des Sables blogger is packing, packing and re-packing!
arrive more jobs crop up.Getting the big tick from the doctor, has been high up on my list – the ECG went fine, although I’m still waiting on sign off as my medical certificate has to be signed by the GP to say I’m in fine fettle for the big adventure
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My VLM 2010: krssy (4:28)
By krssy on 27/04/2010 07:22:47
My first Virgin London Marathon - I’m a person who loves a challenge and my race was certainly that!
The London Marathon is truly one of the greatest races of all time. I’m a person who loves a challenge and I certainly love an adventure and my race yesterday was certainly that. The first half of the race was fine. At the halfway point I thought I
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An Evening with Ranulph Fiennes
By Alice Palmer on 24/10/2011 10:56:43
Soak up the globetrotting achievements of explorer Ranulph Fiennes, get a taste for bushcraft and learn the secrets of the desert at this inspiring evening event.
Fiennes back in 2003 as he ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days (imagine the jet lag!) we've been captivated by the exploits of this amazing adventurer. And now he's appearing in London to talk about his career and celebrate Charlie Burton
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Best Off-Road Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 22/06/2005 19:41:13
The pavements are awash, and the fields submerged, so you'll need a pair of winter shoes to protect your feet. Or will you?
for adventure racers and ultra-runners.It's weatherproof because… a Gore-Tex XCR stretch "bootie" provides a snug, waterproof fit – even heavy rain and reasonably deep puddles can't penetrate. If you run through a deep stream, though, you'll have to take
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RW Running Rucksacks Test
By Runner's World on 07/02/2006 17:35:04
RW tests products from Original Mountain Marathon, Berghaus, Camelbak, Lowe Alpine, Salomon, North Face
, appalled by the price of petrol and desperate to squeeze in a run before a congested working day, a novice adventure racer looking for a resistance session or just an average runner who needs a flexible means of carrying kit to and from training
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Best Trail Shoes
By Runner's World on 04/04/2006 12:25:09
Lace up one of these models for the grip of a lifetime
.Contact www.inov-8.com; 01388 526 500Merrell Overdrive £65Merrell's Overdrive is aimed less at extreme mud-plugging and more at all-day adventure racing. This means that it has a road-shoe style: a dual-density midsole that provides decent levels of cushioning
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