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Hands-on test Frontier X3 Follow-Up: Intervals, Battery and the HRM Bra
Jos checks intervals and battery after four weeks. Sarah tries the HRM Sports Bra, with and without the sensor.
Hands-on test Nduranz Review: Our Gels, Drinks and Recovery Favourites
Jos, Sarah and Louise compare gel flavours, drink mixes and recovery shakes, including sachets that proved awkward at race pace.
Hands-on test Fourth Frontier X3 Initial Review: My First Week of Running
Four runs and 62.4 km with Jos: getting the strap fit right, checking battery use and comparing heart rate with his Garmin.
Hands-on test VALSOLE Heavy Duty Insoles Review: Two Runners, Two Different Feet
Jos and Sarah agree on support, but shoe space changes the verdict. About 90 km of running plus Jos's walking test in Rome.
Hands-on test VALSOLE Compression Max Review: What 20–30 mmHg Feels Like While Running
Hour-long runs with Jos and Sarah: the socks stayed put, but the cuff felt different to each runner.
Hands-on test VALSOLE Recovery Slide vs HOKA ORA Slide 3: Softness or Support?
Two weeks at home with Jos: softer cushioning from HOKA, a more structured midfoot from VALSOLE.
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Hands-on test Our VALSOLE Test: Insoles, Compression Socks and Recovery Slides
The starting point for our VALSOLE tests: what Jos and Sarah used, how the products were supplied and where their verdicts differ.
Hands-on test My Shokz OpenRun Died After 3 Years. I Upgraded to the OpenRun Pro 2.
Jos replaces his three-year-old OpenRun. A first run with the Pro 2 puts bass, fit and comfort in focus.
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Nduranz Review: Our Gels, Drinks and Recovery Favourites
Jos, Sarah and Louise compare gel flavours, drink mixes and recovery shakes, including sachets that proved awkward at race pace.