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Gear & Reviews

Salomon XT Wings 2 – Trail Running Shoes Review

Salomon XT Wings 2 – Trail Running Shoes Review

I’ve only really paid attention to what’s on my feet since taking up trail running last winter. I’ve tried minimal support runners and to be frank- they are not for me. Yes all of you barefoot runners can scream as loud as you want at this guy- but I won’t hear you – I like [...]


Salomon XA25 backpack review

Salomon XA25 backpack review

This review will be pretty simple as there’s not much one can write about a pack is there? You put your gear in it and hit the trails right? Well, that’s what I thought until I started spending a lot of time on my feet clambering up and over stuff. My current pack (a Camelbak [...]


Garmin Forerunner 50 has arrived

Garmin Forerunner 50 has arrived

As part of my training plans- I’ve treated myself to a new toy in the form of the fantastic Forerunner 50 watch by Garmin. I’ve been on the look out for a good watch and heart rate monitor for some time but the lack of choice and cost here in New Zealand has been a [...]


New Brooks Adrenaline ASR 5 running shoes

New Brooks Adrenaline ASR 5 running shoes

We all like new shiny gear right? Well after having enough of my Nike Pegasus runners that are like running on marshmallows (and are basically worn out in less than 3 months) I’ve just picked up a pair of Brooks Adrenaline ASR 5 Running Shoes. With advice from Nick at Feet n Motion that I [...]




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