MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT...
'Glamping', or glamorous camping, was made famous in The Only Way is Essex... Introducing, 'Ramping' – running and camping – the perfect outdoor pairing. Here are some of the essentials you'll need to pack...
SMALLS FOR HEROES! You’ve raised money by running for them, now get yourself into some socks and pants. Proceeds from the sales goes to Help For Heroes. *Pants, £8; stylish underwear range launching for Father’s Day; available June 1st, from Next and Figleaves. *Socks from sports and outdoor sock manufacturer Horizon, visit
www.horizonsocks.co.uk for info.
3 TOP HATS
Headwear that's as individual as you are...
CRAFT HAT £15,
www.craft.se
A good basic to offer protection from the sun, with ventilation to keep you cool and built in sweatband to keep sweat out of the eyes.
ASICS GEL-TRABUCO 13 G-TX, £95,
www.asics.co.uk
The ideal race would be an off-road race, for great scenery and camping. So, make sure you've packed a good quality pair of trail shoes. We love these from Asics. All the features of the Gel shoe, and the water-proof Gore-Tex® upper is ideal for extreme weather – well, you never know!
NORDISK'S LEMPO 2 TENT £199,
sales@arkconsultants.co.uk
This robust little tent is ideal for the 'ramper'. Easy to pitch, and perfect for two tired runners at 1.5m wide and 2.3m long.
OSPREY XENON 70 £199.99,
www.ellis-brigham.com.
There's room in this rucksack to pack your running gear, spare clothes, and even a sleeping bag. The hipbelt is custom-moulded in-store, giving a great fit and increased comfort.
ALL PURPOSE SOAP £5.50,
www.ellis-brigham.com.
If you choose an off-road trail race in the middle of nowhere, this all- purpose soap will be a welcome sight after your race, for body and clothes.
ULTIMATE DUCK TAPE, £8.16,
www.duckbrands.com
Heavy-duty and 100 percent waterproof for on-the-go repairs and patches, such as fixing the soles of running shoes, or holes in tents!
CREWROOM AIRHEAD VISOR £15.35,
www.crewroom.co.uk
With Bamboo Charcoal technology woven into the yarn to soak up mositure. Turn it round and wear it as a sweatband.
DISCOVERY TREKKING
ULTRALITE TRAVEL TOWEL, $29.95,
www.discoverytrekking.com A towel that's not a towel. Contains silver to kill bacteria and is super- absorbent and lightweight. Comes in a variety of sizes for sport and travel.
GORE PULSE BANDANA £14.99,
www.gorerunningwear.com
Made from a moisture management material that keeps your head cool, with a long neck to prevent sunburn. Comes in blue, orange and black.
MUSH FLIP FLOP, £21,
www.teva.co.uk
Super-comfortable Mush flip flops use memory foam to ensure instant comfort from your first step after a race. Lightweight for packing – relief for tired feet!
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