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Not all trail running equipment needs to be expensive. We went through and found some trail and ultra running essentials, all under £25, for before, during and after the trail run. BEFORE THE TRAIL RUN 1. ManCave SPF 20 Anti-Ageing Moisturiser 100ml Price: £8.00 2. Body Glide Anti Chafe Balm 22g Price: £13.99 3. Squirrel’s Nut Butter All Natural Compostable Tube Price: £20.95 4. Ronhill Running Classic Glove Price: From £7.49 (varies by colour and size) 5. Bearwind Electric H

Struggling to find a Christmas gift for the trail runner in your life? We have rounded up the best tech gifts for trail runners, from a £56 headtorch to a GPS watch with maps. Eight tech picks follow, plus a short recovery section, each with who it suits, what it does well and where it falls short. What Are the Best Tech Gifts for Trail Runners in 2026? Trail running isn't just about putting your running shoes on and getting out the door, with elements to battle and unlocking

The best gifts for trail runners in 2026 are recovery tools: a massage gun, a foam roller or a wobble board. Seven options, from £17.68 to £219. In this guide Quick answer Under £20: EPP Smooth Foam Roller or YesForAll Wooden Wobble Board. Around £65: Bob and Brad Massage Gun. Premium: Hypervolt 3 Massage Gun. We haven't tested these ourselves. The details come from the Amazon listings and what buyers say in their reviews. Prices are as listed at the time of writing and can c

Same DNA, two different levels of performance. Here's how Salomon's Genesis 2 and S/LAB Genesis 2 stack up. Rocky, technical trail meets its match with the Salomon Genesis 2, and for 2026 there are two ways to get it. The Salomon Genesis 2 is the all-round trail shoe at £140. The S/LAB Genesis 2 is Salomon's top tier at £180, built for runners who race and train hard. Same activeCHASSIS stability, same Matryx upper family, same All-Terrain contaGRIP grip. The S/LAB steps it u

A stable trail shoe built for mixed terrain, with the confidence to handle rocky, technical ground too. The Genesis has always been one of Salomon's more versatile trail shoes, and the Genesis 2 pushes that further still. It gets a fully integrated activeCHASSIS and a wider midsole platform, aimed at runners who want extra stability without giving up comfort. It's built for mixed terrain, so you get confidence on rocky, technical descents without losing the comfort you need t

A waterproof gravel running shoe built for road-to-trail terrain, whatever the weather throws at you. Salomon's GRVL range has quickly become the go-to option for runners who want a little more freedom in the terrain they run on when heading out the door. The Aero Blaze 4 GRVL GTX takes that a step further by adding a GORE-TEX upper, so you get all the road-to-gravel versatility the range is known for, plus waterproof protection ready for the change in season. The Aero Blaze

From Mountain Kit to Running Shoes The OMM Ultra running shoe is a standout in their lineup. It’s designed for those of us who need real cushioning, solid protection, and excellent grip on mixed terrain during long-distance runs. The Plus Fit Variant If you’ve ever found trail shoes too narrow across the forefoot, especially as your feet swell during longer efforts, the Plus Fit variant is for you. This version offers more volume in the toe box while maintaining a secure, loc

Natural Guava-Based Fuel for Endurance Athletes What You're Getting Are you looking for a natural way to fuel your endurance activities? Look no further! Luchos Energy Blocks offer a delicious and effective solution. Made from guava, these blocks provide the energy you need without the artificial ingredients found in many other products. Why Luchos Stands Out Luchos stands out because of its commitment to natural ingredients. Unlike many energy gels, which can be loaded with

Max Cushion Trail Running Shoe for Long Distance Comfort The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is a trail running shoe designed for long distance comfort on mixed terrain. Built with maximal cushioning and high foot protection, it is intended for runners who spend long hours on trails and require consistent cushioning, grip, and durability. There was a big change from the Ultra Glide 2 to the Ultra Glide 3 with a very different more versatile lug pattern and the addition of the very reco

A cushioned Gravel Running Shoe for Road-to-Trail Versatility You may have come across Salomon’s GRVL range, which launched with the first shoe DRX Defy GRVL back in September 2024, there have been a few shoes added to the rance since, with the Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL being the latest and flagship shoe in the range. Salomon gravel running shoes are essentially road running shoes with engineered adjustments designed to bridge the gap between road running and light off-road t

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