The temperature has dropped, but you still want to run. What should you actually wear? There isn’t one right answer. What works at 10°C can feel completely wrong at 5°C, and once you’re below freezing, the whole approach changes again.…
A Simple Guide to Staying Comfortable in Cooler Weather If you’ve started looking for a running base layer, you’ve probably noticed one thing straight away. They all look quite similar. Some are lightweight. Some are thicker. Some are synthetic, while…
Running sock heights sound straightforward until you start comparing different brands. You might come across names such as no-show, invisible, ankle, quarter, mini crew, micro crew, crew, shorty or knee-high when you’re looking for running socks. Some brands use several…
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…
