Pursuit of the Impossible
Category: Test & Review
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A full ten years ago, the Clifton arrived as Hoka’s first everyday road shoe to disrupt the market. Its oversized midsoles, pillowy softness, and curved geometry felt alien but worked so well that competitors soon adopted the innovations. Today, Hoka refines rather than reinvents, focusing on perfecting comfort, protection, and guided transitions rather than raw…
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The Helvellyn PRO Carbon Z-Poles V2. Performance Tested in the Ultra Scotland 100-Mile Ultra, by GB Ultras The Helvellyn PRO Carbon Z-Poles V2, crafted by Harrier, stand as a testament to how thoughtful design and high-quality materials can elevate performance across challenging terrains. Recently, I put these poles to the ultimate test during my latest…
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I’ve been testing out the recently released (official UK release date 15th February 2025), 361 Futura 2 for about 8 weeks now and have been impressed with their performance so far. After testing out the Lynx model from 361° previously and absolutely loving them, I expected a lot from the Futura 2. The Futura 2…
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A Deep Dive into Performance, Design, and Value of the North Face TR Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes. Introduction When it comes to trail shoes, The North Face are starting to establish itself as a trusted brand among the ultra-running community. I’ve been testing out the Offtrail TR Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes recently and think they…
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Finding the perfect trail running shoe can be hard. I’ve certainly tried many brands and models over the years. Theres always one or two things that could make the shoe better suited to your running gait, running style or comfort requirements. For me the ideal trail running shoe needs to be lightweight, breathable, have sufficient…
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Is Pulsio the recovery accessory specialist? It’s critical for runners or anyone into fitness for that matter, to stay fit and injury free to be consistent with their training goals. Whether you are doing the couch to 5km or training for your first ultra marathon, you should always take recovery and injury prevention seriously and…
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The new Garmin Fenix 8 watch is the latest addition to Garmin’s flagship series, and it comes with several upgrades and new features that make it a top contender in the world of multisport smart watches. The series includes a range of different model types to suit many different requirements and use. Case sizes of…
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Recently I’ve been testing out the X Trail range from Soar Running. Soar is a premium running clothing brand based in the UK. What you’ll read here is an ultra-runners review of my experience wearing the clothing in training and race environment. So, if you want a little more on the techie stuff, sustainability or…
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The Endurance XP Boxers from CXP are premium men’s running underwear designed for comfort, performance, and style. Engineered using advanced fabrics and technologies, these boxers aim to provide an elevated experience for workouts and other physical activities. The famous ultrarunner Zach Miller endorses these boxers, putting them through many miles of testing to get the…
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I’ve always used the Garmin chest strap for accurate heart rate monitoring whilst training, until recently when I started using the Coros HR monitor. The Coros Heart Rate Monitor is worn on the upper arm and is a device designed to provide accurate heart rate measurements for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. I’ve put this device…