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issue 11
CONTENTS & COMMENTS
CONTENTS
14 News Top Picks & Competitions
EDITOR’S WORD
18 Race: Insurance Made simple Who is ready to hit those muddy trails?
10 Health: Muscle Gel The benefits
12 Footwear: Review inov-8 X-Talon 260 Ultra The season has well and truly started for most of us, some are
14 Race: Event Dulux London Revolution Trails waiting for slightly warmer sunny spring days, personally,
16 R ace: Training How’s the New Year
I don’t blame you.
resolutions?
20 Health: Body Hypothermia So, what does this issue bring? We bring you the newest
22 Race: Wall Planner Put it on the wall innovation in footwear from inov-8, the most advanced shoe
25 Health: Wellbeing Vitamin D
from Salomon in the Speedcross 5 and check out the latest
26 Race: Marshalls Jojo Barker
28 Race: Downtime The off season road running shoe from On Running.
30 Race: Performance Peacocks!
Competitions this time include
33 Footwear: Review On Helion Foam
34 Race: Training 30 day challenge Amphibirun and Rough
36 Race: The Unexpected Runner and you can bag
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41 Footwear: Enviornment Energy Saving London, details on the Top Picks page.
43 Race: Dates
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RACE : INSURANCE
don’t take chances...
What you REALLY need

to know about Insurance
We ask Nick Sullivan from Towergate to explain...
There are a variety of different insurances you may wish Life Insurance, Serious Illness and Income Protection –
to consider when participating in OCR depending on Life – this cover will pay out when you die and you
your own personal circumstances and the nature and can choose whether you want the cover to last for the
location of the events you are doing. whole of your life or for a set period of time.
Serious Illness – if you are diagnosed with a life-
1 What types of insurance should I consider when changing illness, this policy will pay out a lump sum; If you were
participating in OCR? and includes benefits for conditions that may come to suffer an
I’ve listed below the types of cover we can provide back, such as cancer.
here at Towergate which we believe deals with the Income Protection – if you can’t work because of injury whilst
main risks associated in OCR participation. I have also illness, injury or disability, this cover will cover your participating
detailed some things to consider for each. salary or self-employment earnings, help you recover
in OCR would
and settle back into work. Get a monthly tax-free
Travel Insurance – provides a range of cover for you income, which you can use as you see fit. You can your ability
whilst you are overseas including emergency medical choose when you’d like your income to start, from as to earn be
treatment expenses and repatriation back to the UK, early as seven days.
jeopardised?
Cancellation, personal baggage, travel delay and
missed departure to name a few. Things to consider –
a) if you were to suffer an injury whilst participating in
Things to consider – OCR would your ability to earn be jeopardised? The
a) as a “hazardous” activity, many travel insurance main thing to understand here is your employer’s sick
As a policies will not be able to cover OCR participation so if pay policy and the extent of injury that would prevent
you have a travel policy already, check the cover meets you from being able to fulfil your role (and continue to
“hazardous”
your requirements. collect your pay cheque!). If your employer’s sick pay
activity, many b) am I better off buying an annual travel policy that policy is restrictive, or if you are self-employed,
travel insurance can cover ALL my overseas travel as opposed to a you may wish to consider income protection
single policy for my OCR trip? If you are travelling 2 insurance.
policies will or more times, then you may be better off buying an b) there are a number of additional
not be able annual travel policy. You can also include your family benefits available via Towergate’s exclusive
to cover OCR as our policy covers independent travel of all insured arrangement with Vitality and the cover
persons including children. obviously extends to include OCR participation.
participation
so if you have Participant Personal Accident Insurance – provides Personal Liability – it’s a relatively slight risk but
set benefit payments should you suffer a serious OCR participation could leave you open to a claim
a travel policy
(pre-defined) injury as well as set weekly benefits for against you in your personal capacity should it
already, check temporary total and temporary partial disablement. be alleged your negligence caused injury to a
the cover This type of cover is not designed to protect your third party. Most home insurances provide
income!!! the policy holder and their immediate family
residing in the home a level of protection
Something to consider – for this scenario (known as personal liability
a) do you have any cover in place already – maybe via insurance) but it may not extend to OCR
a paid membership or as part of the package provided participation.
by the race organiser? If yes, do you understand what
it is covering you for and do you feel this meets your Things to consider
requirements? a) for those people who are particularly risk averse
it may be worth checking the extend of the cover
provided by your home insurance policy.
RACE : INSURANCE
2 What if I have an accident while training and not treatment is not usually covered as the policy is
actually at a race? designed for emergency medical treatment required
The various covers referred to above can usually whilst overseas. Additionally, UK residents benefit
be extended to include training as well as event/ from NHS treatment when back in the UK. This is also
race participation (if they don’t automatically). the case for our OCR travel policy. Private medical
There may be limitations to the type of training (e.g. insurance policies are a possible way to expedite
recognised team training as opposed to individual rehab type treatment.
ad-hoc) however, so to make sure you understand the
specifics of any policy you are considering. Personal accident insurance policies can sometimes
be extended to provide cover in respect of physio and
3 Can I add my family onto the same cover? rehab but these are not usually automatic inclusions
Yes, our bespoke OCR travel insurance policy is so individual policies would need to be checked and
designed for individuals, families or teams. Policies for understood.
the other covers we have mentioned may also be able
to be extended for family members. 7 Even if it’s not a life-threatening condition, will I be
able to get treatment straight away?
4 Does this policy cover the UK and overseas? Immediate treatment (or non-NHS wait list treatment)
Our travel insurance policy can be arranged to for non-life-threatening conditions is what is usually Personal
cover three geographical areas: Europe, Worldwide provided by Private Medical Insurance as opposed accident
excluding USA and Canada or Worldwide including to any of the insurances referred to in this article and
USA and Canada. Most travel insurance policies do available via Towergate. insurance
not provide cover for travel to specific countries when policies can
the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise 8 Do I need to pay upfront and claim it back?
sometimes be
against travelling there without prior agreement, so The answer to this question again varies on which type
always ask your insurance advisor if you are unsure of cover we are talking about. Any claim under our extended to
(https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice ). The travel Travel insurance policy should be advised to the travel provide cover
insurance policy will cover trips within the UK as insurer’s assistance company as soon as practicable
in respect of
long as there is at least 2 nights stay in pre-booked for initial authorisation and guidance. On occasion
accommodation. and when costs are high, the insurers may be able to physio and
make arrangements with the relevant parties to make rehab but
The other types of cover referred to can usually be payments on your behalf and avoid the need for the
arranged to operate on Worldwide basis also but as insured to pay up-front. In other scenarios and for
these are
always, check the specifics of your policy. other types of claim (e.g. loss of personal baggage) not usually
it is more likely that you would replace the lost items automatic
5 Does it cover me for all treatment and any and submit receipts and other supporting documents
loss of earnings? to the insurer who will then reimburse you. inclusions
In respect of our Travel insurance policy,
I would be reluctant to say it covers ALL 9 Who are Towergate and why should I choose you?
treatments, but the insurer will pay up to Towergate Insurance Brokers are one of the UK’s
a maximum of £10,000,000 in respect of leading independent insurance brokers and risk
medical treatment necessary, incurred as management advisors but maybe more importantly,
a direct result of accidental bodily injury. we are OCR insurance specialists!
Loss of earnings is not something provided

by a travel insurance policy but as referred to Our OCR specialism sits within a team of sports
above, separate cover can be arranged for loss insurance experts and is fronted by me! I believe that
of earnings/protecting your income which can be combining my own sports insurance expertise with my
extended to respond to injuries occurring overseas love of OCR and Towergate’s status, puts us in a unique
that impact your usual earnings within the UK. position. Our key goals are to offer independent advice
and education to the OCR industry as to the risks faced
6 Can I claim for any rehabilitation costs such as and what insurance products are available as well
physio or sports rehab sessions? as identifying opportunities of developing new OCR
In respect of travel insurance, rehabilitative type specific products and services where appropriate.
If you are still unsure, have any questions or would like a quotation,
please do contact – nick.sullivan@towergate.co.uk
01732 452404 9
HEALTH : MUSCLE GEL
use pre, during and post-events
Muscle Gel
“The strength is in the Gel”
25 years ago I had a nasty horse riding accident, I landed on my head and suffered
both a crush injury to my spine and also whiplash to my neck.
I couldn’t feel my left side, the Doctors thought my gel’ with easier muscle recovery time and getting back
neck was broken and I’ll admit the X-ray looked to training after injury.
pretty scary. The pain was horrendous and painkillers
“Having never run greater than a half marathon
weren’t that effective. So I resorted back to my oils
distance, and no more than 15 miles in one weekend
and a blend for pain, which worked.
before, this weekend I ran 30 miles in just under 24
I’ve since given up horses but Muscle Gel was born hours in a team relay event, Endure 24. I used Muscle
out of that accident! Gel on my quads and glutes between each lap, and am
happy to report things are feeling good today. Thank
Shelley Baker The ‘recipe’, has evolved into the formula I use
you!” Clare Sheppard
BSc, mIFPA today. It uses the properties of 7 essential oils chosen
specifically for their anti-inflammatory and pain If you’d be open to considering using Muscle Gel but
relieving actions. I come from a science background, still have questions please feel free to email or message
all be it genetics and microbiology but it’s the me. I’m very happy to give you advice on how either
chemistry of essential oils that I find so fascinating. the gel or bespoke aromatic products might help you
When I started blending oils for my private clients not just with your sporting injuries but with other health
according to their chemistry the results were niggles too, including how to improve your sleep and
incredible and so much better. relaxation.
You can buy it at www.aromatictherapy.co.uk/products/

Muscle Gel contains the following essential oils in an
and please give the Muscle gel FB page a ‘like’.
easily absorbed seaweed base gel.
Rosemary, Clove bud, Peppermint, Juniper berry, Contact: e mail: shelley@aromatictherapy.co.uk

Ginger, Plai and Eucalyptus citriodora, which gives or call 07968 710853
Muscle Gel “The strength is in the Gel”
it the distinctive lemony (citronella like) aroma.
It has an initial cool feeling followed by warmth and

as someone has said “it feels like it’s doing good”.
It’s not sticky and a little goes a long way.
Muscle Gel has many happy fans including sports

people, arthritis sufferers and overworked gardeners,
those doing manual work and even some people
going through chemotherapy find it helpful for achy
side effects.
Some people use it pre-event as part of their warm

up and then again afterwards if they feel any
discomfort. I’ve had reports of it being used and
helpful for DOMS, cramp, general aches and giving a
positive effect on post-training recovery.
I’ve now developed a bath soak to

help ease aches and pains at the
request of athletes especially during
their winter training.
The OCR world discovered Muscle

Gel last year and I have many
amazing testimonials from people
who have found ‘the strength in the


25 years ago I had a nasty horse riding accident, I landed on my head and
SPECIALIST INSURANCE
OBSTACLE COURSE AND ENDURANCE RACING
Through active involvement in the industry, our specialist sports insurance team are in the ideal position to advise on the insurance protection
you require. This in-depth industry knowledge, coupled with our market presence and strongly forged relationships enables us to negotiate
compelling propositions.
We can arrange cover for Event Organisers, Teams and Individuals.
Combined/Event Liability – provides cover for Cyber – covers losses relating to damage to, or Participant Personal Accident – provides
claims made against event organisers in respect loss of information from event organisers IT set benefit payments should you suffer a serious
of damage to third party property and bodily systems and networks (pre-defined) injury as well as set weekly
injury and bodily injury of employees as a result benefits for temporary total and temporary
of actual and alleged negligence Travel – provides a range of cover for you
partial disablement
whilst you are overseas including emergency
Property – provides cover for event medical treatment and cancellation. As a Life Cover, Serious Illness and Income
organisers assets “hazardous” activity, many travel insurance Protection - we offer individual advice on plans
Event Contingency – provides cover for loss policies will not be able to cover obstacle that help to support an active lifestyle, such as
of revenue or irrecoverable costs and expenses course and endurance racing participation discounts off fitness trackers, gym membership,
in the event your event cannot proceed as a however this is automatically covered on fitness gear and much more. Subject to
result of unforeseen circumstances our policy. minimum premium requirements.
For more information contact Nick Sullivan, Account Executive

Call: 01903 875 431 or email: ocr@towergate.co.uk
or visit: www.towergate.com/specialisms/ocr
Towergate Insurance Brokers is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited. Registered in England with company
number 4043759. VAT Registration Number: 447284724. Registered Address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Rd,
Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FOOTWEAR : REVIEW
four months and counting
Tried & Tested
inov-8
X-TALON 260 ULTRA
I am slightly biased when it comes to inov-8 as
they’ve always been a favourite of mine. I have, like
others, experienced minor issues with some shoes in
the past, grip wear, shrinkage, laces coming undone
but after trying out the new x-talon 260 ultras it seems
like all these issues have been resolved.
I have been trialling these for just over four months

now on a variety of terrains – trails, mud, road even
ice and snow. They still feel extremely comfortable.
The first race they made their debut appearance in

Andrea Berquez was Red Bull All In in Munich. This event had every
(CRTS) possible challenging weather and ground conditions
Certified Running you could imagine. It literally had it all, snow, ice, My time came and I went out tentatively but as
Technique Specialist. water and rocks, the only thing missing from this one I began to claw my way through the course my
Elite OCR Athlete. was MUD! confidence grew, I noticed I was gaining space
and time on competitors ahead and this was due
Watching the first wave descend from the side of the to keeping traction. The 8mm lugs meant grip was
ski slope slipping and sliding, my confidence of being exceptional.
able to open up on the course started to rapidly
diminish. I was grateful for the improved protection on the
rocky sections through the sides and front with the
new rubberised front guard whilst still releasing water
Here’s the all-important techy bits... after the river crossings.
Weight 260g
I appreciated how the shoe kept me light and nimble
Drop (heel to toe differential): 9mm
on my feet and the unbeaten confidence with grip
Width on inov-8’s 1-5 fit scale: Rated 4 allowed me to concentrate on what was ahead not
(narrowest =1 to 5 = widest)
what was underneath.
Rubber compound: Sticky rubber
Lug Depth 8mm My all-time favourite feature of inov-8 must be the
Price £135 flexibility and lightness of the shoe but with all the
added improvements I wondered whether this may
have been jeopardised but it wasn’t and I was not
disappointed.
I would recommend this shoe
For more information visit: www.inov-8.com
As a runner, Pip was always on
the lookout for delicious things
to eat before heading out into
the great outdoors. As a firm
believer that food should be
super tasty, yet packed with
nutrients and energy, she began
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Our naturally nutritious nut butters are made from just roasted
nuts and a sprinkling of sea salt, so they’re incredibly fresh,
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RACE : EVENT
half, standard or ultra..?
Choose your distance

Threshold Sports have announced the launch of “Dulux London Revolution Trails”,
which will take place on the outskirts of London, on Saturday 11th May.
food, hot showers, massages, bars and live music.

There will be three distances for runners and walkers A kid’s zone can also be found in the festival
to tackle, including a half marathon, a marathon and basecamp for those whose families want to come
an ultra-marathon, combining scenic views along the along and show their support.
Thames Path and the leafy walkways of The Chilterns.
Each trail is
The new trail running series will take place on the same
All three trails will start at Marlow Rugby Club and day as the Dulux London Revolution, which famously fully supported
finish at Windsor Racecourse. The half marathon takes cyclists on a unique 360° loop around London.
and sign-
will run along the banks of the River Thames for a
flat 22.1km. The 43.4km marathon and the 51.8km Cara da Silva, Director at Threshold Sports, said: posted, with
ultra-marathon will take participants into The Chilterns “We are delighted to be able to announce the launch pit stops along
woodland, allowing runners, joggers and walkers alike of the Dulux London Revolution Trails. Each Trail is
the opportunity to explore the leafy trails before joining spectacular and offers a variety of sites and scenery the routes
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RACE : TRAINING
what’s your excuse...
Too fat, old, tired

and poor to get fit?
Hands up who’s sticking to their new years resolutions?
As we head into the 3rd month of the new year, sadly 2 I’m too old
most of us have started dropping in a few excuses as Nope. Not true. In fact, the older you get the MORE
our resolve begins to fade. important exercise becomes.
As I head into my 13th New Year running a personal Ever heard of the saying ‘If you don’t use it, you lose
training business it’s safe to say I’ve heard them all. it’. The same thing applies to your body, especially
Here’s the top 7 excuses you can stop telling yourself your muscle mass.
right now.
As the human body ages we suffer from a fairly
1 I haven’t got time constant physical decline. Without regular exercise,
I hear this every… single… day. We are bombarded those over 50 years of age are susceptible to a range
Chris Wharton by so much noise in our busy lives, all of which is of health problems including high blood pressure,
Director,
Better Body Group competing for our attention. With so much time reduced bone mineral density and increased risk of
devoted to work, family, friends, TV, travel, email, strokes and cardiovascular disease.
social media etc... I’m not surprised some people fall
into the trap of thinking they have no time to train. It is never too late to start getting active, regardless
of your age. We have dozens of individual clients in
But let’s get something straight. This is all b/s. One their 80s training at the gym on a regular basis and
thing is certain, if you do not devote any time to they are in great shape. So drop the age card please.
looking after yourself now, you will sacrifice a hell of a
lot more time later in life! 3 I need to lose weight before I start at a gym
You really don’t. Surprisingly common this one. I
What’s more, when you train regularly you will get it, the idea of walking into a gym full of ripped
improve almost every aspect of your life. The guys lifting weights and super slim Victoria Secret
increased energy, concentration, productivity, sense models chatting away on the crosstrainers can
of wellbeing and not to mention lack of illness and seem nightmarish to some. Even more so if you are
sick days, will free up bundles more time than you considerably overweight. To be honest this is one of
ever thought possible. the reasons we started BBG. That exclusive, cliquey
environment, where people are more concerned with
Still think you’re too busy? how their outfits look rather than their training is all a If you are
Jack Dorsey (twitter CEO), Richard Branson, Tim bit embarrassing if you ask me. struggling
Cook (Apple CEO), Barak Obama, Indra Nooyi (Pepsi
CEO), Tim Armstrong (AOL CEO), Tony Robbins, The key here is to find yourself a gym (like ours!) with your
Mark Cuban, Howard Shultz (Starbucks CEO) Vittorio where everyone is welcome. Gyms with a very high weight, it’s
Colao (Vodafone CEO). percentage of staff relative to members is best. Trust
likely you
me, everyone is far too busy going through their own
These people all have 3 things in common- battles to be watching what you are up to! If you are need some
1: They all get up before work and exercise. struggling with your weight, it’s likely that you need help
2: They are among the most successful people. some help. Don’t go it alone.
3: They are busier than you!
You are always welcome here no matter where you
I’m not saying you have to be smashing it at the gym are starting from…fact.
EVERY day, but you do owe it to yourself (and your
family!) to FIND the time to get moving. A simple 4 I’m already slim so I don’t need to train
home workout like those found at www.28daysbetter. Don’t be fooled The fact that you are not carrying a
co.uk take only 10-15 mins a day, require no lot of body fat doesn’t necessarily mean you are fit
equipment and cost little to no money at all. and healthy. A common misconception is that a low
RACE : TRAINING
It is certainly worth remembering however, that when

it comes to an investment, your wellbeing should be
right at the top of your list. A good personal trainer
can teach you amazing health management habits.
7 I have the kids with me ALL OF THE TIME

Then get them involved. What could be a better way
to spend time with your kids than training with them.
Every weekend we have loads of families take part
in PT sessions together. A great way to encourage
healthy habits, bond with your kids and get in a good
workout. Everybody wins.
Do not underestimate how important your habits Do not

level of visible fat (subcutaneous fat) means you are are in the eyes of your children. It is no coincidence
in good shape. that children with two obese parents are 600% more underestimate
likely (you read that right!) to become obese adults. how important
There is a more sinister type of fat that could still
your habits are
drastically effect your health. Visceral fat, is stored If you stress the importance of nutrition and exercise
in the abdominal cavity around a number of vital now, they will be far more likely to do the same in the eyes of
organs and as a result can go unnoticed until it is too throughout their adulthood. your children
late. Often referred to as ‘Active fat’, it interferes with
many of the organs vital functions. To sum up...
I know this sounds like a full on rant but it’s not
If you are one of the lucky ones who stores very little meant to be. I’ve being doing this for long enough
subcutaneous fat, can eat whatever you want and do to know that everyone has their reasons for avoiding
no exercise, it is likely that your visceral fat levels are training but trust me when I say; looking after
gradually creeping up. yourself is not a luxury reserved for those with time,
money and age on their side, it is a necessity to
Start doing something about it now before your risk of EVERYONE that wants to live a long, successful and
chronic illness disease goes through the roof. happy life. And I mean EVERYONE!
5 I’ve tried everything and I still can’t get in shape Getting in great shape isn’t easy. It’s pretty simple, but
You haven’t. There is no one in the history of the not easy!
world that hasn’t lost body fat when creating a calorie Just like anything that’s worth having, it’s hard
deficit over time. If you consistently burn off more work along the way. The more practice you get, the
calories than you consume, it is IMPOSSIBLE not to better you become. Technique, form, consistency,
lose body fat. progression, knowledge all come to you as you
become ‘better’ at managing your health.
The fact is, every successful diet plan, nutrition book,
before and after photo, and incredible transformation To quote my old mate George Cooper-
all have one thing in common; they are a result of a ‘Don’t let perfection be the enemy of progress’.
calorie deficit.
You have to keep moving forward. Searching for
A small number of cases can be effected by gut perfection can often slow you down. Your nutrition
health, thyroid issue, genetics etc. But the simple choices and workouts wont always be perfect, don’t
truth is, even those people will lose fat when creating let that perturb you…just keep chipping away!
this deficit over time. Find a way to eat less than you
burn off and you will 100% lose fat. A mentor of mine gave me some great business
advice recently, that applies perfectly here. I was
6 I can’t afford it having a moan and he told me to ‘Embrace the
It can add up. Training on the regs can certainly add struggle’. Along your journey to becoming the
up cost wise, but no one is saying you have to be best version of yourself, there will be some early
personal training 6 days a week. There are things you mornings, hard workouts, aches and pains for sure.
can do for free to supplement your training. A simple Time to drop the excuses and embrace the struggle
walk and some body weight exercises like squats and by finding joy in those times, safe in the knowledge
press ups will get you started. that you are smashing life! All the Best, CW
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HEALTH : BODY
testing ourselves
Hypothermia
Normal body temperature is around 36.9°C.
Hypothermia occurs when the core temperature hits 35°C or below.
Around this time last year, I was marshalling on a snowy factor that can affect all those running... Exhaustion.
Saturday morning at a popular OCR. I was overseeing Being tired can lower the body’s tolerance to the cold.
the ditches with waist high water and ice about 3 inches
thick. There happened to be a group of charity runners We can try and prevent hypothermia developing,
taking part that day, some very brave men and women the obvious way being, don’t put yourself at risk of
wearing nothing but bikini’s and mankini’s all running lengthy exposure to cold and avoiding water but let’s
the course in aid of ‘Children with Cancer’. be honest, we do OCRs to test ourselves, for charity
or just because we can. But the good news is we can
“Mad,” we all thought, wrapped up in our do something. We can carb load, keep our fluids up,
Patience Keet-Harris numerous layers, “crazy fools, they’ll get keep out of the wind, limit the time you spend in that
Ambulance hypothermia”. water and the big one, keep moving! When standing
Technician
in a queue at an obstacle do some Jumping Jack’s,
Well... Yes, they were at risk, but actually no more so burpees, have a good old boogie or even give each
than anyone else. other a muddy hug, keep that core warm! Keep an
eye on your running buddies too, most will not be
Here’s the Science bit aware they are suffering with hypothermia. Look out
When the body loses more heat than it can produce for excessive shivering, confusion, slurred speech or
then hypothermia can kick in. When the body’s core mumbling and lack of coordination and if in doubt,
temperature drops it reduces normal functions of the get help from a nearby marshal or medic.
nervous system and vital organs and, if left untreated,
can cause complete shutdown of the organs. It is a Look out for
medical emergency!! excessive
Right, enough of the scary stuff!

shivering,
Hypothermia is predominately caused by prolonged confusion,
Did you know, exposure to cold temperatures or immersion in water
slurred speech
– Hello, winter OCR’s!
we lose 90% or mumbling
of our body We all know that we will be exposed to cold conditions and lack of
and more water than we care for but we still do them.
heat through coordination
Some dress for the cold, others, maybe, could do
our skin alone better but actually we are ALL at risk, especially the Once you’ve crossed the finish line and collected your
slower ones amongst us (yes, that’s me). bling, get out of the cold. Strip off that wet clothing,
when exposed
get dry, snuggle up in that Dryrobe, Swimzi, sleeping
to the cold for While the speedie’s amongst us manage to control bag or whatever you have and get warmed up with a
long periods their temperature to a point by continually running and nice cup of tea! Sorry peeps, alcohol is a big no no.
keeping their body temperature raised to a level that Despite its warming feeling it can further heat loss.
and the rest we can combat hypothermia, us snails, who are getting the
breathe out? most value for our money don’t tend to have that buffer. It’s worth mentioning that we can be at risk of
hypothermia even in the summer, so always keep
Did you know, we lose 90% of our body heat through those eyes peeled for the welfare of other runners.
our skin alone when exposed to the cold for long
periods and the rest we breathe out? That can happen So, back to the bikini/mankini group, yes there were
25 times faster when immersed in water! Now, bear body parts on show that no-one needed to see on
in mind that we don’t have the luxury of stripping off that cold Saturday morning but in some respects,
our wet clothing after every water obstacle, we are you did yourselves a favour with the lack of clothing,
therefore prolonging our exposure to cold conditions. no prolonged exposure to the wet as your skin dried
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HEALTH : WELLBEING
here comes the sun...
VITAMIN D
When it comes to this vital vit we tend to think of sunshine and warmer days.
With the tease of Spring in the air it’s no wonder everyone’s moods are more
uplifted but why do we need it?
From about April to September is the most potent a healthy balanced diet and getting outside. It’s worth
sunshine and we should be able to get all the vitamin keeping a food diary every now and then and working
D we need from safe exposure to the sun alone, the out your intake to make sure you’re getting enough.
more skin we have exposed the more our bodies can
synthesize. Outside of this time frame we don’t tend to Vitamin D is essential for keeping bones, teeth and
get enough of these all-important UVB rays. muscles healthy.
It maintains skeletal calcium balance by promoting
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which can also be calcium absorption in the intestines and healthy bone
found in foods such as: fortified cereals, egg yolks, growth and remodelling, a deficiency can lead to a
red meat including liver and oily fish such as my decrease in bone density and put you at higher risk
favourites Mackerel and Salmon. of conditions such as osteoporosis. A lack of calcium
absorption will also affect your teeth and could lead
It is responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of to underdevelopment, gum disease and tooth decay.
calcium, magnesium and phosphate.
Muscle weakness is another symptom of vitamin D
How much do I need? deficiency so it’s definitely worth trying to get in your
As adults, we generally need around 10 micrograms daily dose whenever you can. You already know that
per day. If you don’t tend to see much sunshine exercise is good for you so it’s even better to know
or cover up when outside without exposing the you can get out in the fresh air and sunshine and
skin to the glorious rays then you may want to benefit beyond the actual exercise itself.
consider taking a supplement. It might also be worth
considering this during the winter months when the If you think you may have a vitamin D deficiency, see
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although you should be able to get all you need from may be able to give you further advice.
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Roll on summer!
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RACE : MARSHALLS
it might be less tiring to run...
We asked ‘Marshal of the Year 2017’ award winner Jojo Barker why she does what
she does, and believe me, she does what she does well. Here’s what she says…
Why I do it.
Photo: Epic Action Imagery

In July 2015, aged 45, overweight and having shown From that very first experience I was hooked on OCR,
very little interest in exercise for most of those years, the people, the mud, the challenge, the camaraderie
I decided to start running or as I call it ‘ralking.’ It was and the range of abilities of the participants and
on a whim, inspired by a friend taking on the Great I wanted to do it again and again. I booked and
North Run. Andrea had decided not to be sponsored planned future events to ‘ralk’ and planned lots more
but instead asked people to volunteer either at a local marshalling, as time went on marshalling became a There are still
charity, hospital or Parkrun. So, dutifully, I took myself larger part.
costs; travel,
off to Huntingdon Parkrun and volunteered. A chance
meeting with another runner – Claire, lead to an invite What can you expect from a day marshalling? camping/hotel
to my first OCR, Only Fools Ride Horses to celebrate All weathers, lots of mud, laughter, tired feet, a
bills, food, jelly
her birthday, but this was 11 months away. deep-rooted need to pee and nowhere to go, hugs,
loss of voice, tired runners, jelly babies, some more babies, cake
I was unsure what taking part in an Obstacle Course mud, tears – happy and sad, cake, smiles, sore so it can be
Race would entail and wondered whether I would runners, long days, more hugs, tiredness and sheer
be able to or even want to do it with all that mud, so happiness. A mixture of emotions finished with a side cheaper and
Claire suggested I marshal and get a feel for it. Armed of shattered. less tiring to
with a bag of jelly babies we headed off to Pukka
Races ‘Diablo’ at Barton-Le-Clay Devil Pits and my So why Marshal? buy a ticket,
love affair with OCR, mud and marshalling began. I suppose like most of the uninitiated the obvious turn up and
answer and probably my reason when I started was
race
the ‘Free Race code’ or the swag. But for me, once
I’ve pulled on that Hi-Viz or volunteer tee, arrived at
my spot for the day and got involved, the race code,
dryrobe, sweatshirt etc.. is no longer the reason I do
it, that part is just a bonus. Plus, as the saying goes,
‘there is no such thing as a free lunch’ or race. That’s
so true. There are still costs; travel, camping/hotel
RACE : MARSHALLS
bills, food, jelly babies, cake so it can be cheaper and Support, encourage, cheer, shout, guide, feed, laugh,
less tiring to buy a ticket, turn up and race. So why do smile, cry and hug. I have fun and hopefully help the
I and so many others do it? runners have fun too.
I do it for a variety of reasons; the people, friendships Fun – above all things marshalling to me is fun, it is a
& family, the community, health and fun. happy place. It is open to runners and non-runners
alike, a way of sharing your hobby with friends,
The People – each time I go out on course I am partner, family who don’t want to run. There are so
amazed by the generosity, resilience, kindness, many great races and awesome Race Directors and There are
determination and focus of every runner. I witness as there are a range of races out there for all to run,
day races,
every emotion out on course; joy, fear, anxiety, elation, there are different types of races for all to marshal at.
relief, stubbornness, laughter and many more and I night races,
get to share in these moments. Moments of pure joy weekend
as well as times of self-doubt and the best moments
when a runner overcomes a fear or their nemesis. races,
Friendship and family – every race I attend I am competitive
met by friends and by my OCR family, I feel at home
surrounded by fun, caring people who inspire and races,
challenge me, support and comfort me, cheer me on, qualifying
make me laugh, celebrate with me and provide the
best hugs.
races, fun
A variety of roles, on and off the course. races, social
This Community – I am part of an amazing community Pre-race set up, car park, village roles – registration,
events, events
made up of a hugely diverse group of people, from bag/key drop and on course roles – obstacle
beginners to UK, European and World Champions, marshal, running marshal, tail runners, literally with camping,
The juniors
people of all abilities and ages. Marshalling has something for everyone. There are day races, night
fun days/
who astound allowed me to be a part of so many wonderful races, weekend races, competitive races, qualifying
people’s lives, I am in awe of them all. The juniors races, fun races, social events, events with camping, parties and so
me with their
who astound me with their ability and fearlessness fun days/parties and so much more. much more
ability and and the amazing runners who beat personal
fearlessness challenges at all levels. The competitive runners From the Exciting Elements, the Unique Uventure,
who cheer on their opponents and the elite runners the Marvellous MacTuff, the Notorious Nuts, the
and the who take time to stop and encourage newbies, talk Quirky Quack Splat Go, the Nerve-wracking Nuclear
amazing through fears with runners as they are stuck and and many more… you will find a race for you. All you
scared on an obstacle and applaud them when need is you, oh and maybe a few provisions.
runners who they achieve what they believed to be impossible.
beat personal Individuals and teams, we all fit to make a beautiful n Suncream – we do actually get hot days
whole. A community that I am honoured and n Plastic Food bags – some days are really wet, keep
challenges at
privileged to be part of. I do not know another sport your phone, power pack and keys dry
all levels that opens its arms and embraces all. n Hand sanitiser – no toilets in the wilds
n Toilet roll/wipes
Health – not everyone is aware, but I live with chronic n Carry bag for rubbish
pain, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I share my life n Snacks
with these cruel housemates, and it isn’t always fun, n Smile
but OCR, marshalling and the OCR community have n Open arms
given me so much. A support network, a purpose – n Voice and some encouraging words
when my housemates are causing trouble, my body n Most importantly comfy shoes.
and mind are hurting and I just want to hide away,
OCR doesn’t let me. It refocuses me, stops me from If you like fun, inspiring people, cake, hugs and
wallowing, the inspiring members of my OCR family supporting your community, then pick a date, pack
cheer me on as I cheer them on the course. your bag, find a race and sign up to marshal and get
ready for an amazing experience.
Marshals are absolutely vital members of the race day
team, without them races cannot go on. Remember to tell your Race Director/head marshal
Race Directors need support, runners need to be you’re a newbie and they will make sure you are well
safe, obstacles need to be manned and so I stand up looked after.
to my housemates, pull on my trail shoes, apply my
race day red lippy, face my race day challenge and go
and do what I love. Good luck with your next race!
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RACE : DOWNTIME
have you taken time to rebuild?...
The off season

It’s been cold, right? It’s my excuse for an extra layer of insulation
Actually, it’s high time I stopped being forever prepared for winter, it’s no wonder I never quite
make it on time for that summer body. Regardless of what you’ve been gifted on the outside, that
body is actually ready for summer or winter no matter what.
The beauty of OCR is that anyone can do it, you don’t have to be a certain shape or a certain
age or certain height (although this does carry difficulties for those more vertically challenged)
besides, what matters is the engine within.
So, what does everyone do over winter when races are scarce? No one REALLY wants to go
and train outside do they? Well now is the time to get that engine fully serviced, break the parts
down, give them a good rest, fine tune and rebuild slowly ready for the race season and I’ve
come to realise that you can’t just put a sticky patch over those slight niggles that keep bubbling
away just beneath the surface because you just know that one day that slight niggle is gonna be
the one thing that catches you out big time. It’s time to strip back to the bare beginning
and do a careful, sensible rebuild of yourself. Balance is key here and I don’t just mean
in the literal sense, although doing some solid core work is a good place to start.
If you’re unsure where to start then invest some time, and money if you need to in a
professional. You will reap the benefits 10-fold not just later in the season but from
the very moment you start to look after you. Not only will your engine be running
trouble free but you’ll understand what drives you forwards as opposed to doing what
I’ve managed to do so far which tends to be more a ’2 steps forwards and 3 back’
kind of pattern. I wish I’d taken the time to rebuild years ago.
So, that’s your decision made, to prep for this year and the amount of preparation really
depends upon your goals for the coming season. If you’re very much a fun runner and all about
having laughs with friends in the mud then you can take this much less seriously than those
athletes who are really going for it.
The UK are set to host the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships again this year so for
those in that category, this is absolutely key for you. Everything you do this year will be focussed
towards that triumphant moment where you toe the start line with the very best of the best of the
best from all around the world. You cannot afford to go from injury to injury this year. What is it
they say? To build a house you need a solid foundation, that exact philosophy applies here too.
Your health is worth investing in.

I suppose now is also a good time to remind you that your health isn’t just physical. We’re all
aware of mental health but do we ever stop and take stock about how WE might be feeling
within, or our family around us for that matter? OCR is a time-consuming sport to those
who compete at the higher end of the scale and we really do put pressure on ourselves to
constantly be better. We train all week and race at the weekend, that’s tough for even the most
understanding partner. Please remember to STOP from time to time and show those around you
how very much they are appreciated.
Down time with family, friends and loved ones is as nurturing for the soul as any PB. Grab those
opportunities with both hands and embrace them.
Sometimes, your time, is all it takes.
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RACE : PERFORMANCE
don’t lose your momentum
Do you know your

peacocks feather?
Can you remember last Christmas? You probably enjoyed some cracking food,
countless treats, and the thought of smothering yourself in the mud pits of an
OCR event were a distant memory…at least for a day or two.
The New Year comes around, and whether you Who said January was when you needed to start?
subscribe to the idea of a resolution or not, you set Resolutions are often set because the period over
yourself some goals or targets for the year to better Christmas gives us time to relax, take the foot off the
yourself in some aspect of your life. gas, and take stock of what’s important to our lives –
Graham Roberts bringing new perspectives from a place that feels like
Performance Coach January rumbles on, you are potentially drier on the an elevated position.
and Behavioural inside than on the out (depending on where the polar
Change Consultant vortex lands), and your momentum towards those That headspace that we give ourselves allows us to re-
goals starts to slow down. engage with what’s important, what changes we would
at Ispire Motivational
like to make, and re-energises ourselves to have the
Coaching Ltd, gives There can be several reasons why this might be. drive to get after what we truly want.
us an insight into a
world. I think most of New responsibilities come up that compress your time, But what’s to stop you reviewing when the race season
us can relate. and before you know it, you’ve forgotten exactly what starts, and plotting a smarter training plan that aims to
your goal was, or, you feel frustrated that you haven’t harness that energy over a longer period of time?
got the capacity to put the time in you want to.
motivational Why not use NOW to really plan your race season, how
coaching
Old responsibilities – the ones that you accept and your training needs to be structured and periodised The temptation
make compromises for all year round start up again, so you come into your first block of races in peak might be to
and all that relaxed bliss you had at Christmas condition, physically, mentally and nutritionally. think that
disperses like milk when you make a cup of tea, and
you’ll be fine
again you haven’t got the time or motivation to get Having a chat with one of the many qualified OCR
back after your goals. coaches around the country could be the starting point and all will
to your best year yet. be good in
Or, the enthusiastic pursuit of performance the weeks
improvement just loses all its steam. Know your peacocks feather… and months
ahead...
Truth of the matter is, there are often lots of reasons Say you’ve mastered the January dip, and you’re
why we lose our momentum towards our goals, and well into February or March and everything seems
sometimes no answers. hunky-dory for once. How are you going to sustain that
momentum throughout the season?
Here are a couple of ways to reframe goal setting and
goal pursuit, so you can keep your momentum towards The temptation might be to think that you’ll be fine
your targets continuing into the year. and all will be good in the weeks and months ahead,
but research shows not one athlete ever has been able
to ride the crest of a wave for a whole season without
awareness of the support network around them to work
through the ebbs and flows of a season.
RACE : PERFORMANCE
The great news is you can raise your awareness of your

support network simply by mapping your peacocks’
feather of the world around you.
To do this, take a plain piece of A4 paper and pen.

Orientate the paper in landscape, and strafe out
four lines from the centre-bottom of the page to the
outside edges (a bit like looking at a peacock with its
feathers out).
Now, in between each line, list all the people,

activities and items within your world that you can
reach out to or lean on for support when things are
going both great and not so great. Place the things
that are the most important to you closer to the
centre, and theme the things you list into different
categories, such as family/loved ones, friends and
networks, relaxing activities etc.
Take at least 10-15 minutes to populate your

peacocks feather of support, and throughout the
season when you need to reach out to your world for
support, know you can do it with the confidence that
reaching out will lessen the impact of any bumps in
the road, and keep you focused on pursuit of your
important goal.
Graham
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You won’t say yes to second best. and beat world records. On’s radically new running
technology CloudTec™ is patented worldwide. Eight
years after market launch, On is available at more
than 5,000 specialist running stores and over 50
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The mud running

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British-born brand inov-8 have launched the ultimate shoe for running through mud.
The new MUDCLAW G 260 is the first-ever shoe in this orienteers and cross-country athletes, all whom
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200 times stronger than steel, graphene has been
infused into the rubber outsoles, making the studs Amongst the athletes to have rigorously tested the
stronger, more elastic and harder wearing. MUDCLAW G 260 is international Great Britain
mountain runner Ben Mounsey. The 37-year-old has
inov-8 Product & Marketing Director Michael Price been wearing a prototype pair of the shoes for several
said: “The rubber studs look more like claws or months and has clocked up more than 1,100 miles
fangs. Through extensive testing we have found in them. During that time inov-8 have also worked to
that these new shaped studs give the best possible further improve other elements of the shoe, including
traction when running or obstacle racing over muddy the durability of the upper materials.
terrain and, unlike racing spikes, also provide
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“Since 2003 we have carved out a worldwide summer for runners who train and race over hard
reputation for designing off-road running shoes with ground trails. The brand also sells graphene grip
the best grip. Now, by pooling all our expertise and footwear specific for hikers and crossfitters.
learnings from those last 16 years, we have taken it
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INOV-8 PARTNERS WITH OBSTACLE COURSE

RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Obstacle Course Racing World Championships

are returning to the UK – and inov-8 will once
again be the official footwear brand.
The 2019 OCRWC will be held just outside

London on October 10-13 and will see more than
5,000 of the world’s best obstacle course racers
battle it out over muddy terrain and the sport’s
finest obstacles.
In addition to the 3k, 15k, team and charity

competitions, the 2019 event will also debut
the much-anticipated 100 Meter Sprint
Championships.
Award-winning sports brand inov-8, whose

footwear gives obstacle course racers the world’s
toughest grip, has been synonymous with the
The scientists who first isolated graphene from sport for more than a decade.
graphite were awarded the Nobel Prize in 2010.
Building on their revolutionary work, a team of “We are proud to once again be the official
over 300 staff at The University of Manchester footwear brand of the OCR World Championships
has pioneered projects into graphene-enhanced here on home soil in the UK. 2018 was a
prototypes, from sports cars and medical devices to fantastic experience for us, and we can’t wait
aeroplanes and now sports footwear. to return this year,” said Michael Price, inov-8
The world’s toughest shoe for the world’s toughest muddy mountainProduct
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a new approach
Energy saving
We’ve all heard of energy saving for a cleaner greener planet, but how about an
energy saving shoe?
Well, ASICS have turned the world of running on its difference could be seismic for long distance runners
head as it revealed a completely new concept in run who want to achieve their full potential.
efficiency, METARIDE™. One of ASICS’ most important
innovations in seven decades, and as part of ASICS’ The key to creating the most efficient run
ambition to help all runners to WIN THE LONG RUN, the possible was the discovery of new revolutionary
shoe was designed with one purpose in mind; to make GUIDESOLE™2 technology; a precision-shaped
running longer distances easier. curved sole that works by shifting the body weight
forward and propelling runners on to give the feeling
Developed over two years by a team of scientists and of effortless motion.
designers at the ASICS Institute of Sport Science
(ISS) in Kobe, Japan, METARIDE™ is precision The result? An energy-saving shoe that provides
engineered to minimize movement in the area where a new running sensation with the potential to
most energy is expended; the ankle joint. significantly improve performance and protection to
help runners of every level keep going longer than
Scientifically proven to offer a total reduction of they thought possible.
energy loss at the ankle joint by almost one fifth1, the continued...
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FOOTWEAR : REVIEW
...continued
Featuring multiple proprietary technologies in an

all-new radical design, METARIDE™ successfully TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
optimizes all three phases of the gait cycle to create METARIDE™ features no less than six proprietary
a completely different kind of running shoe. In tests, technologies and new circular upper:
METARIDE™ has been scientifically proven against n FLYTEFOAM™4: durable lightweight midsole for
conventional running shoes in the category to; cushioning and responsiveness
n reduce total energy loss at the ankle joint where n FLYTEFOAM™ Propel5: midsole foam to
most energy is expended enhance responsiveness in toe-off
n improved static fit and grip to reduce ankle n Rearfoot GEL™ technology: cushioning system to
movement throughout the stride whilst also improve shock attenuation during heel impact
maintaining stability and durability3 n GUIDESOLE™6 technology: new soft curved sole
n feel like a new running experience with stiff forefoot to reduce ankle flexion
n 3D GUIDANCE LINE™ technology7: evolved
Kenichi Harano, Executive Officer and Senior GUIDANCE LINE™ to shift centre of mass and
General Manager at ISS comments on how help leg swing
METARIDE™ breaks new ground in long distance n ASICS grip sole: new outsole for traction and
running. durability
n METACLUTCH™ technology: optimized external
“The METARIDE™ concept and new GUIDESOLE™ heel counter for premium fit and flexibility
technology are fundamentally different to any other n KNIT UPPER: knit material upper for support
shoe we’ve ever made or that’s on the market today. and breathability and new eyelet structure to
We looked at run efficiency in a uniquely ASICS optimize shoelace tension and fit
way to provide a new ‘feel’ whilst maintaining our
promise of performance and protection.” The technologies work together to optimize
efficiency at all three stages of the gait cycle to
Representing the pinnacle of ASICS innovation, the deliver the feeling of effortless motion:
METARIDE™ is the first in ASICS’ new energy-
saving franchise, which will make the same concept 1 A combination of FLYTEFOAM™ and GEL™
and technologies available to more runners at technologies placed in the midsole enhance
different price points. A takedown model is planned responsiveness and reduce muscle fatigue
for release this autumn. during heel impact
FLYTEFOAM™, FLYTEFOAM™ Propel, and
Yasuhito Hirota, ASICS President and COO said rearfoot GEL™ technologies
METARIDE™ demonstrates ASICS’ commitment to
continue to accelerate how runners move through 2 A new sole delivers optimal curvature, reducing
cutting-edge product and services. ankle movement and giving a smooth, effortless
running motion while providing traction
“We believe this new technology has the potential GUIDESOLE™ technology, 3D GUIDANCE
to disrupt the world of long-distance running. LINE™ technology, and ASICS grip sole
Our athletes and runners have told us that
METARIDE™ is already transforming how 3 The unique construction places the shoe’s
they train, race, run and recover. This is just center of mass toward the rearfoot, helping the
the beginning of a new era for ASICS as we runner swing through each stride quickly and
bring the best innovations to our fans while easily
attracting a new generation of runners.” GUIDESOLE™ technology, 3D GUIDANCE
LINE™ technology, ASICS grip sole,
Runners will be able to put the new METACLUTCH™ technology, KNIT UPPER and
shoe to the test with the WIN THE LONG eyelet
RUN™ program, coming soon to the
RUNKEEPER™ app. The feature includes www.asics.com
a series of five guided runs to help runners RRP: £220
incorporate more variety in their training,
improve endurance and run more efficiently.
The experience is designed to inspire
1.Combined reduction of up to 19.1% in energy loss during shock attenuation and propulsion
participants to go beyond the finish line to against conventional shoes in the category. Research conducted by Progressive Sports Ltd based
at Loughborough University UK, November 2018
meet their next milestone. 2. GUIDESOLE™. Patent Pending (PCT)
3.Research conducted by ASICS Institute of Sports Science, Kobe, Japan, November 2018
4. FLYTEFOAM™: Patent Pending (PCT)
To download the RUNKEEPER™ app and 5. FLYTEFOAM™ Propel: Patent Pending (US, EP, AU) and Patent (JP5719980)
get started visit: www.runkeeper.com 6. GUIDESOLE™ technology: Patent Pending (PCT)
7. 3D GUIDANCE LINE™ technology: Patent Pending (PCT)
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I would recommend this shoe

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