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UppaBaby Ridge Running Buggy Review 

UppaBaby is a well respected, premium brand within the buggy market and many friends have UppaBaby buggies for everyday use (we just use a Babyzen Yoyo and Thule Urban Glide 2) which has definitely saved us a lot of space and meant we don’t need 3 buggies (or more!) as many families do.  I typically run 2-3 times a week with the buggy, usually 3-5 miles at a time and often with the dog too (although I imagine this will increase when I stop marathon training). As mentioned, the running buggy I use is the Thule Urban Glide 2, which is a top of the range running buggy that I’ve put well over 500 miles of walking and running over the past 16 months. I’m using that as my comparison buggy for the purpose of these reviews…  This is the latest iteration of the UppaBaby Ridge after the last model had to be recalled due to an incident with the rear disc brakes - which they have now fixed. Billed as a a performance, all terrain buggy that takes you from road to trail and off the beaten path....

About me

Hello, I’m Charlie – a runner, Registered Dietitian and lover of travel. I believe anyone can run a marathon, I’ve transitioned from non-runner to 13 x Marathoner and Six Star Finisher. My blog champions fad-free, accessible wellbeing through fitness, nutrition and living life to the full.

A no-nonsense approach to eating for runners and athletes of all levels. An essential companion for those trying to fuel right; before, during and after their runs to improve performance and increase energy levels!

How (and why) to use Chia Seeds?

How (and why) to use Chia Seeds?

I’m not sure when I first became aware of chia seeds, but I do know that I’ve been adding them to a few smoothies, juices and granolas for a while. I was speaking to my friend Emily recently,...

Ziplining in St Lucia

Ziplining in St Lucia

I'm not a very good girlfriend at times. Tom is a little scared of heights, something I didn't really think about when I signed us up for our two day activities in St Lucia- hiking the Pitons and...

Insaniacs Class Review

Insaniacs Class Review

Yes you have to be a little insane to willingly get up at 5.40am in the pitch dark to exercise outdoors in the cold. But it can be so worth it! This Insanity workout pop-up was organised by the...

Back to School

Back to School

  It's been my dream for a while now to become a registered dietician although I'm not sure I fully recognised how much I wanted to do it until I took a workshop with Lululemon in January 2014...

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