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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!

Coconut Oil Blueberry and Banana Bread Recipe

Coconut Oil Blueberry and Banana Bread Recipe

Not a great photo, I apologise,  but I wasn't going to blog about this recipe until I received a number of requests for it! This was delicious warm with a cup of tea, and the perfect 11 o...

Psycle: Not Your Average Spin Class

Psycle: Not Your Average Spin Class

I love/hate spinning. I love the sweat, the handwork and the feeling afterwards, but I don't love the feeling of severe leg burning, especially when it could affect my running the following day. I...

Cycling from London to Windsor

Cycling from London to Windsor

A group of awesome ladies cycled from London to Brighton over the weekend. I wasn't in that gang, but a group of my friends and I took on the slightly less epic London to Windsor route.Our group of...

We Own the Night 2014 Race Recap

We Own the Night 2014 Race Recap

My 10K PB stood for exactly a year. At last years We Own the Night, I ran 53.39. On Saturday I smashed that, finishing in 49.42!The race was held in Victoria park again but Nike obviously took on...

Cycling Advice from Victoria Pendleton

Cycling Advice from Victoria Pendleton

If you could ask Olympic Gold medallist Victoria Pendleton one question, what would it be?Probably something a little more intelligent than 'how do I stop my bum from hurting on the bike?' Sadly,...

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