Videos
30 April 2025
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 life expectancy
How long does the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 running shoe last? I got 800 km out of mine, which is lower than the Hoka Bondi X but better than the more recent versions of the Nike Vaporfly.
7 April 2025
The basics of transition in triathlon
This is a quick summary of things you need to know about transition before you complete your first triathlon. We'll go through checking into transition and what you need to have ready, things you need to do in T1 and T2, and a few tips for making things as smooth as possible.
20 November 2024
Saysky Flow+ Race Short Tights review
In this video, I'll review the Saysky Flow+ Race Short Tights. They're at the premium end of the running shorts market and put a lot of effort into the packaging. Unfortunately, the product didn't do it for me. There is a seam right down the crotch area that felt uncomfortable as soon as I put it on. Otherwise, they feel nice. There are two side pockets, which can almost fit things in and I think I could live with them if the shorts felt more comfortable.
13 November 2024
CimAlp twin trail shorts review
In this video, I'll review the CimAlp Twin Short. They're trail running shorts that are supposed to have loads of pockets. And they do very well on the pocket front, I could actually get all of my stuff into them. Unfortunately, they weren't for me as I got some serious chafing. Which is a shame because they are otherwise lovely.
23 October 2024
Orca Athlex tri shorts review
Orca Athlex are triathlon shorts. My first impressions are that they're comfortable: I've tried them for running and cycling, but not done a race in them yet. I'm not a fan of drawstrings but it hasn't caused much problems. It also has two mesh pockets at the back which would fit a gel in each side.
16 October 2024
Adidas Terrex Agravic shorts review
Adidas Terrex Agravic shorts are trail running shorts that boast a zippable back pocket and two side mesh drop-in pockets. The back pocket will hold a phone but not a wallet, and the side pockets will hold a gel but won't really hold anything else comfortably.
9 October 2024
Under Armour UA Launch shorts review
Under Armour's UA Launch shorts are marketed as running shorts with two side pockets. The problem is that the pockets simply aren't functional: as soon as you put anything in them they turn themselves inside out.
2 October 2024
Saucony Xodus trail running shoe review
The Saucony Xodus is a trail running shoe and is currently my go-to shoe when I am trail running. It's comfortable on both trail and road and provides support and protection without being overbearing. I've run over 460 kilometres in them so they've had a good test.
25 September 2024
Nike Vaporfly Next% 2, 3 review: Quality issues
In this video, we'll look at the increasing quality issues in the Nike Vaporfly Next% running shoe series.
26 January 2024
Running For Beginners reaches 100,000 members
Today our Running For Beginners community hit 100k members! Why not join us? https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059247454099243
15 September 2023
Antrim Coast Half Marathon #running
8 September 2023
Shanganagh parkrun #running #parrkrun
1 September 2023
Cycling the Yorkshire Moors #cycling
25 August 2023
Warming up for ten-pin bowling
23 August 2023
Paddling with Venla
Venla and I taking the paddleboard for a spin around Sandycove, Ireland. We spotted a couple of lion's mane jellyfish (not on camera). I don't have a child's paddle, unfortunately, so Venla has a tricky job trying to paddle.