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All the Gear. No Idea!
Regardless of needing half the crap we buy, every runner loves new stuff. Below are some non-essential essentials worth looking at, or avoiding.
r3 Rollrecovery
This little gadget has been specifically designed to tackle the issue of tight plantar fascia, that said it can also be used on other spots like forearms and gluts. But for the sake of this write-up I’m more concerned about how it helps my feet. The design means you can target the inside, outside and centre of your foot, as opposed to the good old golf ball that only gets into the middle. The shape is intuitive in that it is suited to pretty much any foot and allows you to really get stuck into every nook and cranny without it slipping out. What’s more the soft rubber offers enough friction and pressure to do the job, but isn’t so hard it dents your floorboards when you roll round on it, plus it’s rather grippy so there’s no sliding out. One final thing worth mentioning is that it’s compact in design so you can pop it into your work bag and use it while sitting at your desk, or take it away when travelling. We all spend a lot of time and money on our running, so what’s a little bit extra to help keep us injury free?! For enquiries: rollrecovery@stoqe.com Website: www.rollrecovery.com.au
camelbak ultra 10
This is the grandaddy of the CamelBak range, engineered to carry every item on the UTMB gear list: a 2 liter reservoir, room for food & extra layers, a sweatproof pocket for your smartphone and two chest pockets for additional water bottles. They’ve added color-coded straps so you’ll instantly know how to access your water supply, and an external-fill design that lets you refill without unpacking the bag. On hot days, fill the reservoir with ice water—the mesh back panel lets it sit against your back to cool your core. There’s also overflow storage, trekking pole attachments & plenty of lash points. The customfit harness & dual sternum straps adjust for a close, comfortable fit, & the cargo compression lets you cinch everything down to minimize bulk.