Review: New Balance Summit Unknown V2

A light, fast, nimble and responsive trail racer – the second iteration of the New Balance Summit Unknown is a winner. I loved the Summit Unknown in its first version. The shoe was supposed to be the trail option of the superb New Balance 1400v6 racing flat, which is probably my favourite running shoe. ThisContinue reading “Review: New Balance Summit Unknown V2”

Critical Velocity Training

What is the one thing most runners have in common? It’s the desire to run faster. Ideally to run faster for longer, actually. No matter the level of runner – whether that’s the “weekend warrior” or the professional athlete – everyone trains with the aim of sustaining a faster pace over a longer time orContinue reading “Critical Velocity Training”

Ballydonnell Brook

This is an easy, non-technical climb on what is to the most part a relatively smooth fireroad. The average gradient and elevation gain is nothing to shout about, but make no mistake: the profile looks easier than it is.