That's great to hear Deasal, really glad you are enjoying the Content on the channel. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I've been the support for a few friends that have done the Thames 100 the last few years and I keep getting injured in my sport so I'm thinking of making the change over and joining them. I found one of your videos and now I haven't been able to stop binging them! so much good content and you're really easy to watch and listen to. Thanks for making these!
That's awesome Adam, I'm glad you're enjoying the Content on the channel. Welcome to the world of running and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Hi Loyd.. just wanted to post a message to say a big thank you for the limited edition “buff” that was waiting for me when I got in from work (can’t wait to try it out on tomorrow evenings run). Love the design and colours and more than all the hand written note, can’t say how much that cheered me up. Thanks again and still love the amazing videos you produce. 👍
No worries John, thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏 Really glad you like your Believe and Achieve multi-wrap 😊
No worries John, thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏 Really glad you like your Believe and Achieve multi-wrap 😊
For me the best value trail and road running kit is decathlon. Their kit and shoes are outstanding and incredible value. They do everything in one place and ordering from their website is easy and quick delivery. 👍
Had bad luck with their trainers in the past, although that was over three years ago. Never fit me comfortably and had quality issues. All other running kit has been great from their though.
The Decathlon kit and apparel is really good value Ian. I'm not fully convinced with their running shoes though, still need a bit of development I think 🤔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I have several pairs of the twin shorts and a few tees. All really good. One good thing I like about them personally is they cater for sizes larger than the usual racing snake body type.
Great reviews and really useful for people on a budget. I do sometimes feel running companies charge what they think they can get away with, so good to see companies like Harrier selling quality goods at more sensible prices …. 👍
Glad you thought so and thanks for watching. I think a lot of it just comes down to the materials used and the amount of development 🤔 I think they are all working to a margin like any other business in the world but like you I do sometimes wonder. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Great video my top picks are the long sleeve half zip tops from higher state (ive got 6 of them) and I really like decathalons evadict shorts. Long compression socks from danish endurance and almost anything from UK brand Alpkit also would be intrested to see your thoughts on Janji's running gear they have a real fan base in the USA but have now come over to the UK
Thanks Simon, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The HigherState tops were a big surprise and great value that's for sure. I'll have to try out some Alpkit products, I keep hearing good things 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I’m a big fan of the standard higher state twin skin running shorts, I done my longest run in these (42 mile) and never had an issue with chafing, but would agree the zips they use are cheap and don’t last too long.
The trail twin shorts have actually performed really well and the seemless tops are excellent for the money. Glad that they have worked for you to, thanks for watching 🙏😊
Another great video Loyd. I’ve got a Higher State waterproof jacket. Not very breathable but expensive ones often aren’t either IMO. I’ve been v happy with it. V affordable. Got Harrier’s Kinder vest. Didn’t love it - feels well made but rubs on me. Love some of their other kit though (flasks/straws, survival bag, buff)
Another banger of a video, Loyd! So maybe next in your budget gear series I would love to see a review of Aldi and Lidl running apparel (as and when it comes on sale) to see how it performs? Just a thought.
Great video. I agree with you that investing in good running shoes is a must especially the technical stuff around here in Cornwall - your running shoe reviews have been invaluable to me - so thanks for that! For running apparel I do object to paying high prices for the big brands when there are smaller start-ups producing very similar quality items for a far lower price point and give you great value on return. Personally my go to for running gear is Alpkit which is a small (but growing) UK organisation producing quality kit. Their prices are fair, the company looks to have great ethics and I have never had an issue wearing their kit at all. I do like their running shorts - very comfortable to wear and have a large zip pocket (big enough for today's phones) and a couple of mesh pockets to stuff in a gel or two or to stow your gloves if your hands get to hot whilst out. How about checking out Alpkit Loyd? Thanks for all of the content - just brilliant!
Thanks Matthew, really glad the channel has been helpful 👍 Alpkit definitely make some really good kit, their kit seems very popular amongst our viewers. I'll try and review some of their kit this year. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏😊
Totally agree Ellie 👍 Harrier are producing some great value trail running kit. Kate is definitely building something very special at Harrier. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Great video Loyd. Agree you need to be a bit more discerning with shoes and jackets!! I’ve had a few bits of kit from Harrier (dry bags, soft flasks, survival bag etc) and all are great. I also use Decathlon a lot for shorts and soft flasks and they are good too. A bit hit and miss as to whether they have them, but I’ve had some fantastic value running Tees from H+M over the years, that have lasted well and been really light weight …but I check them out in store, not all feel so good.
Thanks Ben, really glad you enjoyed the video. The Decathlon kit is also really good value, I think I'll try and review some of their kit on the channel. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I find that apart from things like jackets and shoes, so much regular running stuff easily transfers over to trail. I do have a sneaky suspicion that some clothing is suffering from the 'wedding cake syndrome' It's a fruit cake but suddenly, slap the word 'wedding' on it and it becomes 3 x the price! Same with trail clothing in some cases😏
It sure does Ian, at the end of the day running is running 👍 I was impressed with a lot of the budget apparel but if I was running long distances I'd still use the more technical kit. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Hope things are still heading in the right direction 🙏😊
Awesome 👏 👏 video Loyd and I have started to come back to this video for what jackets to buy...... I 'm very happy with my Harrier (super happy actually)... but it doesn't display the hydrostatic rating in the jacket - as I have a compulsory kit in my next race is that some thing to worry about..?
Really glad you're happy with your Harrier jacket Stephen. The waterproof rating is 15000 so it will be fine for kit check. Not many jackets have the rating written inside them 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏
A foil blanket definitely doesn’t have a place if you’re running on the trails and this video was about affordable trail running kit. As far as a head torch goes, obviously a torch that you can take the batteries out and change over is a much better option. Ive actually mentioned this several times on the channel in the passed! This video was all about budget item and the head torch I choose was great value 👍
Just entered my first trail race on 1st July this year and looking for a budget windproof jacket that’ll see me through my first couple of races to see if the trails are for me Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated
Fully agree mate, some things are a false economy, particularly shies and waterproofs. Definitely worth saving up for longer and getting a decent waterproof if you're going to be out for any time and you don't have to spend a fortune (I got a Salomon Bonatti Trail for £120 and it's fantastic). Shoes too, save a bit longer and you can often pick up something like a Saucony Peregrine on sale for around £80.
Totally agree Stu, you can pick up some old colourways or old style and get a good deal 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Decathlon make some really good value kit, I've used a fair bit of it over the years. It seems very popular amongst the comments so I'll definitely be testing some out in the future 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Hi long time viewer and subscriber here. Thanks for your work and coverage. Please give me some shoe recommendations for huge volume training 100mile weeks. It'll mostly be tarmac. I get confused as to which cushioned shoe to try. I got a used pair of hoka challenger 5 thats my goto pair for the slow miles so I'm thinking of another hoka but for road or 1080 NB or similar. Need something to just glide painlessly on the roads day after day. My goto race trail shoe is the torrent 2 but theres no cushioning so end up with bruised feeling feet. Ive got a multiday race of about 40-50 miles a day hence trying to find out about road ultra shoes. Might end up getting different pairs with varying drops for the event just so that i can alternate between different foot strikes/cadence depending on the shoe.
Hi Chin Firstly thanks for watching and Subscribing to the channel it's really appreciated. I'd love to say that a shoe can do that but 100 miles a week and running ultras on the road is pretty tough! The road is such a harsh environment to run distance on compared to the trails. I'd say if you've been using the Challenger then the Clifton will feel very similar in fit and off set but the midsole is quite a bit softer 👍 The 1080 is a very comfortable shoe as well but if you're use to Hokas, maybe the Clifton would be a better choice. Hope this helps and good luck with your training and the race! 🙏😊
There should be a link in the description of the video for the head torch John 👍 This video was made a while ago so they might have sold out. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
It's the Scott Insuloft light mens jacket Christian. Mine is a few years old now so I think it comes on different colours now. It's a very comfortable jacket 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
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I love your positive outlook and narrative style. You're channel has become a favorite for motivation, training ideas and gear. Thanks!
That's great to hear Deasal, really glad you are enjoying the Content on the channel. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I've been the support for a few friends that have done the Thames 100 the last few years and I keep getting injured in my sport so I'm thinking of making the change over and joining them. I found one of your videos and now I haven't been able to stop binging them! so much good content and you're really easy to watch and listen to. Thanks for making these!
That's awesome Adam, I'm glad you're enjoying the Content on the channel. Welcome to the world of running and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Hi Loyd.. just wanted to post a message to say a big thank you for the limited edition “buff” that was waiting for me when I got in from work (can’t wait to try it out on tomorrow evenings run). Love the design and colours and more than all the hand written note, can’t say how much that cheered me up. Thanks again and still love the amazing videos you produce. 👍
No worries John, thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏 Really glad you like your Believe and Achieve multi-wrap 😊
No worries John, thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏 Really glad you like your Believe and Achieve multi-wrap 😊
For me the best value trail and road running kit is decathlon. Their kit and shoes are outstanding and incredible value. They do everything in one place and ordering from their website is easy and quick delivery. 👍
Had bad luck with their trainers in the past, although that was over three years ago. Never fit me comfortably and had quality issues. All other running kit has been great from their though.
@@gow2ilove hi. Their Ks500 road shoes are excellent for £69. Not tried any of their trail shoes tho. Yes their kit is fantastic 👍
Can totally vouch for their evadict 10l race vest- served me well on a 60km trail run and cost me maybe £20 in a sale.
The Decathlon kit and apparel is really good value Ian. I'm not fully convinced with their running shoes though, still need a bit of development I think 🤔
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I have several pairs of the twin shorts and a few tees. All really good. One good thing I like about them personally is they cater for sizes larger than the usual racing snake body type.
Great reviews and really useful for people on a budget. I do sometimes feel running companies charge what they think they can get away with, so good to see companies like Harrier selling quality goods at more sensible prices …. 👍
Glad you thought so and thanks for watching. I think a lot of it just comes down to the materials used and the amount of development 🤔
I think they are all working to a margin like any other business in the world but like you I do sometimes wonder. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Great video my top picks are the long sleeve half zip tops from higher state (ive got 6 of them) and I really like decathalons evadict shorts. Long compression socks from danish endurance and almost anything from UK brand Alpkit also would be intrested to see your thoughts on Janji's running gear they have a real fan base in the USA but have now come over to the UK
Thanks Simon, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The HigherState tops were a big surprise and great value that's for sure. I'll have to try out some Alpkit products, I keep hearing good things 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I’m a big fan of the standard higher state twin skin running shorts, I done my longest run in these (42 mile) and never had an issue with chafing, but would agree the zips they use are cheap and don’t last too long.
The trail twin shorts have actually performed really well and the seemless tops are excellent for the money. Glad that they have worked for you to, thanks for watching 🙏😊
Great flow up video and some good quality cheaper items, thanks Loyd 👍🏻
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Another great video Loyd.
I’ve got a Higher State waterproof jacket. Not very breathable but expensive ones often aren’t either IMO. I’ve been v happy with it. V affordable.
Got Harrier’s Kinder vest. Didn’t love it - feels well made but rubs on me. Love some of their other kit though (flasks/straws, survival bag, buff)
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Another banger of a video, Loyd! So maybe next in your budget gear series I would love to see a review of Aldi and Lidl running apparel (as and when it comes on sale) to see how it performs? Just a thought.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video and I'll see what I can do with the Aldi and Lidl kit 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
I ran in my Higher State socks yesterday. I have had them for years.
They are pretty good socks for the money Grant 👍😊
Great video. I agree with you that investing in good running shoes is a must especially the technical stuff around here in Cornwall - your running shoe reviews have been invaluable to me - so thanks for that! For running apparel I do object to paying high prices for the big brands when there are smaller start-ups producing very similar quality items for a far lower price point and give you great value on return. Personally my go to for running gear is Alpkit which is a small (but growing) UK organisation producing quality kit. Their prices are fair, the company looks to have great ethics and I have never had an issue wearing their kit at all. I do like their running shorts - very comfortable to wear and have a large zip pocket (big enough for today's phones) and a couple of mesh pockets to stuff in a gel or two or to stow your gloves if your hands get to hot whilst out. How about checking out Alpkit Loyd? Thanks for all of the content - just brilliant!
Thanks Matthew, really glad the channel has been helpful 👍
Alpkit definitely make some really good kit, their kit seems very popular amongst our viewers. I'll try and review some of their kit this year. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏😊
My harrier bundle is still going strong and I now have the jacket and a few extra bits. Some of the best value bits I’ve brought.
Totally agree Ellie 👍
Harrier are producing some great value trail running kit. Kate is definitely building something very special at Harrier. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Great video Loyd. Agree you need to be a bit more discerning with shoes and jackets!! I’ve had a few bits of kit from Harrier (dry bags, soft flasks, survival bag etc) and all are great. I also use Decathlon a lot for shorts and soft flasks and they are good too. A bit hit and miss as to whether they have them, but I’ve had some fantastic value running Tees from H+M over the years, that have lasted well and been really light weight …but I check them out in store, not all feel so good.
Thanks Ben, really glad you enjoyed the video. The Decathlon kit is also really good value, I think I'll try and review some of their kit on the channel. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I find that apart from things like jackets and shoes, so much regular running stuff easily transfers over to trail. I do have a sneaky suspicion that some clothing is suffering from the 'wedding cake syndrome' It's a fruit cake but suddenly, slap the word 'wedding' on it and it becomes 3 x the price! Same with trail clothing in some cases😏
It sure does Ian, at the end of the day running is running 👍
I was impressed with a lot of the budget apparel but if I was running long distances I'd still use the more technical kit. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Hope things are still heading in the right direction 🙏😊
Awesome 👏 👏 video Loyd and I have started to come back to this video for what jackets to buy...... I 'm very happy with my Harrier (super happy actually)... but it doesn't display the hydrostatic rating in the jacket - as I have a compulsory kit in my next race is that some thing to worry about..?
Really glad you're happy with your Harrier jacket Stephen. The waterproof rating is 15000 so it will be fine for kit check. Not many jackets have the rating written inside them 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks thats very nice of you Loyd, much appreciated!!
Loving the socks at 8:41! Are they for running?? Great vid as always 👌🏼
They are Stance running socks Nick, I've got an addiction to their socks! Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Foil blankets have their place, also you don't want a rechargeable headtorch, you want one with batteries and carry spare batteries.
A foil blanket definitely doesn’t have a place if you’re running on the trails and this video was about affordable trail running kit. As far as a head torch goes, obviously a torch that you can take the batteries out and change over is a much better option. Ive actually mentioned this several times on the channel in the passed! This video was all about budget item and the head torch I choose was great value 👍
Just entered my first trail race on 1st July this year and looking for a budget windproof jacket that’ll see me through my first couple of races to see if the trails are for me
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated
Fully agree mate, some things are a false economy, particularly shies and waterproofs. Definitely worth saving up for longer and getting a decent waterproof if you're going to be out for any time and you don't have to spend a fortune (I got a Salomon Bonatti Trail for £120 and it's fantastic). Shoes too, save a bit longer and you can often pick up something like a Saucony Peregrine on sale for around £80.
Totally agree Stu, you can pick up some old colourways or old style and get a good deal 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Big fan of decathlon and its evadict clothing
Decathlon make some really good value kit, I've used a fair bit of it over the years. It seems very popular amongst the comments so I'll definitely be testing some out in the future 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Hi, can you "tell me" wich jacket do you wear in this video, please?
Love the honesty
You've always got to honest Jung! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Hi long time viewer and subscriber here. Thanks for your work and coverage. Please give me some shoe recommendations for huge volume training 100mile weeks. It'll mostly be tarmac. I get confused as to which cushioned shoe to try. I got a used pair of hoka challenger 5 thats my goto pair for the slow miles so I'm thinking of another hoka but for road or 1080 NB or similar. Need something to just glide painlessly on the roads day after day. My goto race trail shoe is the torrent 2 but theres no cushioning so end up with bruised feeling feet. Ive got a multiday race of about 40-50 miles a day hence trying to find out about road ultra shoes. Might end up getting different pairs with varying drops for the event just so that i can alternate between different foot strikes/cadence depending on the shoe.
Hi Chin
Firstly thanks for watching and Subscribing to the channel it's really appreciated. I'd love to say that a shoe can do that but 100 miles a week and running ultras on the road is pretty tough! The road is such a harsh environment to run distance on compared to the trails. I'd say if you've been using the Challenger then the Clifton will feel very similar in fit and off set but the midsole is quite a bit softer 👍
The 1080 is a very comfortable shoe as well but if you're use to Hokas, maybe the Clifton would be a better choice. Hope this helps and good luck with your training and the race! 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure thanks
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Where can I get the Planet X head torch?
There should be a link in the description of the video for the head torch John 👍
This video was made a while ago so they might have sold out. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Really appreciate this
Really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏
Glad it was helpful 😊
Another good video
Thanks Brian, really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊
What Scott jacket are you wearing?
It's the Scott Insuloft light mens jacket Christian. Mine is a few years old now so I think it comes on different colours now. It's a very comfortable jacket 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
Harrier kit is top notch. Really happy with my ultra bundle I purchased after your first review
That's great to hear that the Harrier kit has worked well for you! 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏