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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!

My Fitness Goals

My Fitness Goals

When I started training for my first marathon, my goal was to finish it. No time plan, no strategy. Just cross the finish line.Then I discovered that if you don't finish within 8 hours, you don't...

It’s Supposed to be Uncomfortable

It’s Supposed to be Uncomfortable

Last night, I joined the Boutique Run girls for a 5.5 mile run through the dark and very chilly streets of London. It was quieter this week than last, perhaps with people put off by the arctic...

10 Weeks to Bikini Time

10 Weeks to Bikini Time

This time in 10 weeks I will be lying by a pool in a bikini, hopefully enjoying the sunshine. The thought of my wintery body being in a bikini fills me with dread at the moment. My weight when I...

An Addition to my Daily Routine

There is something new that I have added to my morning routine... 6.45- alarm goes6.50- snooze alarm goes6.51- sign up for a gym class on my phone appSounds a bit odd, right? At my new gym you...

NTC and Gabrielle Aplin

NTC- aka Nike Training Club. Apparently the abreviation is used by all in the know, and after my first session, I feel like I can now call it NTC. I signed up for the Tuesday session at the Nike...

Boutique Run Club

Boutique Run Club

On Monday night I tried out my first running club, Boutique Run. It's only running for a couple of weeks in the lead up to the Energizer Night Run. We met inside Whole Foods in Piccadilly and donned...

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