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Folkestone Running Club - Reviews of Sportsshoes.com running kit

Catherine in her Nike Top

Faye in her Nike Top

Folkestone Running Club is a small friendly club for runners aged from 16 years upwards and ability ranging from elite to beginners in Folkestone and surrounding areas in Kent. They have been in existence for over 40 years.

They exist primarily to encourage running at any standard, either with a view to competing in races from 5k to marathon, or simply for exercise and fun. Folkstone regularly compete in local races and team based events and also take part in competitions on road, cross country and track at County, Area and National level.

They have over 80 members of whom nearly half are women. Read more about  them here: www.folkestonerunningclub.co.uk

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Adidas Response DS Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Reviewed by Dave

Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points:

Good comfortable t-shirt with lightweight feel, breathable fabric wicked away moisture very well, so still feeling good at end of run

Worst Points:

None.

Other Comments:

Overall good quality top that I would recommend.

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Nike lady Miler Short Sleeve t-shirt

Nike Lady Miler T-Shirt

Reviewed by Faye

Star Rating (Out of 5): 4

Best Points:

The colour & fit.

Worst Points:

Slightly higher neck than I normally wear but nice long length in the body. I didn’t think the material was the most breathable in very hot weather.

Other Comments:

Loved the colour!

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Reviewed by Catherine

Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points:

The material and style and comfort whilst running.

Worst Points:

For a small shirt it is on the baggy side would prefer it more fitted

Other Comments:

Kept me nice and cool whilst running

Horsham Joggers - Reviews of Sportsshoes.com running kit

Horsham Joggers was set up in 1984 and continues to promote the fun in running. A social running club of around 250 members, we cater for runners of all levels of fitness and ability, from the first time jogger to the sub 3 hour Marathon athlete. The concentration on fun continues with a very active social side to the club with several events taking place throughout the year, including Ten Pin Bowling, Brewery trips, Go-Karting and more.

The running calendar includes varied organised events at all levels - through our membership of the Sussex Grand Prix, The West Sussex Fun Run League and Horsham 10K road race. These are supplemented by locally organised club events such as pub runs, time trials, handicap races, night running, London Marathon training runs and the infamous Xmas mud run. So if you’re into running, whether as a novice or a veteran, come and join us, you won’t be disappointed.

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Adidas Response T-Shirt

Reviewed by Sophie

Star Rating (Out of 5): 3.5

Best Points:

Cool, Breathable fabric.

Worst Points:

A bit too long.

Other Comments:

I liked the colour of the T-shirt, a nice bright blue and it kept me cool even on a 7-mile run on a very warm day. It was a bit too long though and the sizing is very generous, I think a size 8 would have been fine as the 10 is quite roomy.

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Nike Dri-Fit Running T-Shirt

Reviewed by Geoff

Star Rating (Out of 5): 4

Best Points:

Well made from several panels, with all seams finished so as not to cause chaffing.  A generous size - I tested the large and it was a little bigger than my other similar large t-shirts.  It had very good wicking properties and dried quickly .

Worst Points:

The labels giving size and washing instructions are very big.  Although not a particular problem, some runners may wish to remove the labels to avoid the potential for rubbing.

Other Comments:

The orange colour certainly gave ‘high visibility’.  A colleague on a bicycle saw me from a quarter of a mile away!

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Asics GT-2160 Running Shoes

Reviewed by Steve

Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points:

Nice wide fitting, no blisters, very stable.

Worst Points:

You only sent me one pair!

Other Comments:

Nice looking shoe, would be very confident in doing a marathon in them after a few weeks running in them.

Plymstock Road Runners

We are a very friendly club, which has grown considerably in the last couple of years. We welcome runners of any and all standards. Our membership is increasing nearly every week. As of January 2009 we had over 160 paid up senior members.

If you just want to keep fit or train for that particular race, we’re the club for you. We have several coaches at various levels to help you with those training schedules. Over half of our members are Ladies, and we ensure that during the dark winter nights you never run alone.

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Adidas Lady Response Short Tights

PRICE: £21.99

Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points: Very comfortable.

Worst Points: None.

Other Comments:

The back pocket was useful

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Adidas Response 3/4 Running Tights

Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points: Lightweight

Worst Points: None

Other Comments:

The back pocket is really good

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Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points: Good fitting

Worst Points: The label irritates.

Other Comments:

They are great to run in.

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Adidas Response Short Tights

PRICE: £21.99

Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points: They were a good texture and a good fit

Worst Points: None.

Other Comments:

They’re really comfortable

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Item Tested and reviewed:

Adidas Response 3/4 Running Tights

Star Rating (Out of 5): 5

Best Points: It is really good to have a back pocket

Worst Points: None

Other Comments:

Overall it is a very good garment

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