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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 Not to Get a PB

How Not to Get a PB

Saturday looked a lot like this.... Needless to say I wasn't feeling in tip top condition for the Brooks Brighton 10K yesterday morning. Here's how NOT to get a PB on race day:Lose/forget your...

Eating in NYC (after running a marathon)

Eating in NYC (after running a marathon)

Let me just preface this post by saying 'I run to eat', and I ran a marathon whilst in New York...Some of my foodie goals in New York were to eat as many burgers in the NYC top 10 as possible, try a...

Gate Crashing a 5K Race

Gate Crashing a 5K Race

Remember the coach I was using for the NYCM, Gia? Well I was really lucky to get to meet her and run with her the day before the race. She leads a group run from Juice Press near Central Park and...

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