This looks like an awesome bit of kit for night walking, MTB and trails- with a price tag to match! The new LED Lenser® XEO19R is a rechargeable light for night time activities, and by the looks of it should be brighter than the current flagship H14 model. I can’t really tell how much brighter than […]
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Now that the storms finally seem to have left us, I decided to put on my trail run shoes and head out towards the foot of Mynydd Mawr in Snowdonia. This was to be the starting point for my very first trail run, and add to that my very first night trail run! So maybe
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If you’re lucky enough to live within ‘running’ distance of your place of work, then run-commuting has to be one of the easiest ways to get your weekly mileage in. Here’s our Mud and Routes guide to getting the most from your run commute. 1 – Know your Route. You’ll need to have both a
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With the dark evenings now in control, running in the dark is almost a given. Donning the heavy Led Lenser H14 for the first time in months wasn’t comfortable on the ears, and so we came up with this dual solution. Not only does it reduce pressure on the ears, it helps keep the head
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The clocks are going back on Saturday night, and the evenings are going to be longer. Yet it’s not all doom and gloom as we at Mud and Routes believe you can embrace the dark winter nights and make them your own! You can keep on night running, walking those night walks or even mountain biking in
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Evenings are already getting darker, and it will soon be dark as soon as most of us leave work. Here are our tips on choosing a head torch for these dark evening walks and runs. Technology type In the past, the only choice was your common or garden incandescent bulb – which gave off as much
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It’s one thing kitting yourself out for a winter run, but a totally different prospect if you’re going to set out on a trail run. For the rundown on getting started, then read our article From Tarmac to Mud – First Steps in Trail Running for the basics. We didn’t really go into the details
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It’s that time of the year where you’re searching for last year’s night running gear, and end up having to shell out yet again for some flashing red lights. We went for some Mercury flashing armbands this time round, for a change. These armbands provide visibility as they are constructed from reflective material as well
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If you’re someone who likes to run with a cap, then running in the dark requires that you choose between your cap or a head torch (do people really run with a torch in hand?) When these appeared on Amazon advertised as being for runners as well as just about any other activity going , we
With the days getting shorter, night running becomes inevitable if you want to keep active and not turn into a couch potato over the winter months. While running at night is definitely an option, there are some safety issues to take into consideration before hitting the road. By following these five tips you should be
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Staying motivated in the winter months isn’t the only problem outdoor enthusiasts have to contend with. There is also the serious matter of staying safe when the days get shorter, the roads get icy and the weather gets colder. These tips should help you minimise the risk of falling foul of the colder months and
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As the days get depressingly shorter and winter approaches, it’s time to think about getting some high viz gear out. Last night I set off with the sun on my back, only to return a few hours later in complete darkness. Needless to say I hadn’t bothered taking any measures to make myself more visible.
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Anyone who is older than the age of consent will probably have heard of the Karrimor brand. Erstwhile stalwart of the walking community, it went to the wall and was bought up by a larger company a few years back. Since then, it’s become a bit like the French Rugby Union Team, in that if
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You may already have seen our unscientific review of the Magicshine lights and how they’ve seriously revolutionised our night runs and hill walks. Despite the bulk, it was a step forward, like those early pioneers who carried mobile phones the size of briefcases and shouted loudly into them that their business deals were going nicely
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