Kit Review

Before being laid off through injury I had purchased some new trail running shoes as the road shoes just weren't hacking the mud and grass. These are still brand new in the box due to said injury so in the light of having booked 2 trail events I thought I best dust them off and head off in them.

Having read many reviews and looked at all sorts of trail shoes I decided I wanted to see how my first pair would fair so didn't want to spend a fortune - in stepped New Balance Factory Store at Shap. Despite not being my first choice they are still very comfy and supportive (and they're black and orange!!) Plenty of good grippy tread to get stuck into the mud and puddles with once I finally head out - post run review to follow.

Having been injured and still concerned about future injury not only have I looked at some massage for the old legs but have been reading about compression kit. A quick chat with the local Runners Centre and I was sold on a pair of Zoot CRX Calf Sleeves. Hopefully between massage, ice, rest and the sleeves I can keep the calf issues at bay log enough to complete the event I have entered. Again, post run review to follow.