Category Archives: Gear

Run 4 It: Tiso Glasgow

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

I love Run 4 It in Tiso Glasgow. I’d recommend it to anyone wanting good advice on what running gear / trainers to buy. It’s around Cowcaddens just north of Buchanan Galleries. Doug is the manager there and he and … Continue reading →

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Ghetto outfit for today’s 10 miler

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Today I’m Nike’d right up to meet Ross for a 10 mile run in sunny Glasgow. It feels a little chilly but I’m sure we’ll warm up.  

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New trainers (again!)

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

I may have a problem … Another pair of new trainers. This time a pair of Salomon Speedcross ones bought from wiggle with 22% off. I guess I could say I don’t drink so I save money that way and … Continue reading →

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Pink pink to make you wink!!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

There was a time when I would definitely never be seen in pink. Absolutely nothing I owned was pink for some unknown reason. Then in June 2009 some nice person got me a lovely bright pink Nike running t shirt … Continue reading →

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How many pairs of trainers do YOU have?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

I’ve been asked this question a few times over the last few months and I thought I would admit my addiction and tell you about all of the pairs of trainers I have. I have also spoken to a few people … Continue reading →

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NIke+ FuelBand

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Nike has announced the Nike+ FuelBand, a smart wristband that counts your physical activity in a proprietary form of points called Nike Fuel. The band, similar to a previous generation sold as the Nike+ SportBand, is a device that measures … Continue reading →

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To buy Trail shoes or not??

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Ok… here it is… not so long ago (Autumn / Winter 2010) … in regards to running on the West Highland Way… I distinctly remember thinking and writing something along the lines of…  ‘I won’t need trail shoes.  I’ll just … Continue reading →

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Out with the old…

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

New Year… new stuff, new me and all that…   The other day I decided my stinky Saucony Paramounts had seen better days and decided to chuck them.  I say stinky because I’ve hand washed them (jn the sink) maybe 8 or … Continue reading →

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Buying new running trainers?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Recently I’ve had a few queries from friends asking me where I buy my trainers… I buy them as cheap as I can get them, usually online, but I’d always recommend getting your feet / gait checked out at a … Continue reading →

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It pays to provide feedback…

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

The other night I ordered some shorts (and a few other bits and bobs from the good people at Start Fitness.  Based in the North East of England they are a good wee sportswear company with lots of brands, at … Continue reading →

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