What’s the Difference and Do You Really Need Both? Every so often someone at the pop-up picks up a pair of socks, turns them inside out, and asks why there seem to be two layers of fabric instead of one.…
What is the difference between a base layer and a midlayer? Learn how each layer works, when to wear them and how to stay dry, warm and comfortable during cooler runs.
We’ve All Been There You check the weather before heading out for a run. It’s only 6°C. You stand by the front door wondering what to wear. Should you wear a T-shirt? A long sleeve top? Do you need a…
A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to using an orienteering compass. Learn how to hold your compass, orientate your map, follow the right direction and navigate with confidence.
You’ve done a few events, borrowed a compass from the club, hired a dibber at registration and probably turned up wearing whatever running kit was already in your wardrobe. That’s exactly how most people start. But after a while it…
Blisters are one of those things most runners deal with at some point. Usually it’s a shoe fit issue, a sock issue, or simply the result of spending hours on wet trails or rough terrain. The good news is that…
Most people don’t start by asking about compass features. They start by looking at 10 different compasses and thinking –I have no idea where to begin. We see this all the time at events. Someone walks over, looks at the…
Why it matters when choosing your running shoes When you’re choosing running shoes, one of the most useful things to understand is your gait. You’ll often hear terms like gait analysis or pronation, but in simple terms, this just means:…
What the Letters Actually Mean (Without the Confusion) Many people searching for a Silva Arc Jet compass wonder what the letters S, C and 360 mean. “Why does this one say S… this one C… and this one 360?” And…
Choosing between metal studs and rubber orienteering shoes is not about brand, season, or marketing — it is about terrain. This guide explains what works best on UK forest ground, rocky fell, mixed trails, grassy slopes, and sprint terrain, so you can pick the right shoe for where you actually run.
