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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!

30 Min Lunchbreak Treadmill Workout

30 Min Lunchbreak Treadmill Workout

I completed this workout during my lunch break on Tuesday, having got some inspiration from Julie's workouts on PBfingers. If I go to the gym without a plan I am far less efficient, so I usually...

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana BreadCuts into 10-12 slicesIngredients:3 very ripe bananas150g soft brown sugar150g plain flour, sifted150g brown rice flour, sifted1tsp ground cinnamon1tsp bicarbonate of...

’21 days of yoga’ Challenge Updates

’21 days of yoga’ Challenge Updates

I love working up a sweat in my workouts, feeling like I’m working hard and pushing myself whether it’s running, spinning, lifting, planking. You get the idea. I’m just not very good at stretching....

Parkrun and Brooks Cascadia 8’s Review

Parkrun and Brooks Cascadia 8’s Review

One of my New Year's resolutions was to try to make it to Park Run once a month in 2014. If you haven't heard of Park Run, it's a free weekly timed 5K race in local parks across the UK. I finally...

Sri Lankan Prawn Curry

Sri Lankan Prawn Curry

When I got back from India, I was sworn off curries for a while, however this delicious prawn curry that we learnt how to make in Sri Lanka has been at the back of my mind. It was so light and...

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