Iain, Author at Better Sore Than Sorry

Provis REFLECT360 Plus Mens Cycling Jacket Review

proviz-reflect-360-jacket-mens — Credit – roadcc

As the winter nights draw in the UK (it’s dark by 4 pm in December) I’ve become increasingly concerned about how visible, or rather how not visible I am to drivers as I commute home. My normal attire is black and although my leggings and shoes have flecks of reflective stuff dotted around, from the front, I’m not that obvious.

Also, as a driver, I’ve noticed how inconspicuous cyclists can be, but how prominent they can be when wearing one of the many highly reflective jackets available. So, I went on the lookout for one and settled on the Provis REFLECT360 Plus Men’s Cycling Jacket. Continue reading “Provis REFLECT360 Plus Mens Cycling Jacket Review”

The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 38

Music Sounds Better With You – Stardust (1998)

I said a few weeks ago that Children by Robert Miles would have to be in your Top 10 dance tunes. Would this one have to be Top 3?

An absolute classic from Thomas Bangalter (one half of Daft Punk), fellow French DJ and producer Alan Braxe (who collaborated with Fred Falke on the excellent Intro) and vocalist Benjamin Diamond. Continue reading “The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 38”

Back to Basics – Part 2

At the end of my Back to Basics Part 1 post, I stated, “I will tell you why a new mindset is needed and what the plan is”.

The title of the post is – Back to Basics, so it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the plan is. I’ve been thinking about this for a while as my fitness has gone down and the weight has gone up. Continue reading “Back to Basics – Part 2”

Back to Basics – Part 1

I’ve been thinking about writing this post for a long time. That’s because I’ve been in the same situation for a long time. I would call it – no mans land. Not training for anything in particular. Floating around. A bit of running here, a bit of cycling there. Generally, not a lot of progress. I’m a bit lost really. I can’t decide what to do. Continue reading “Back to Basics – Part 1”

The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 37

5am – Katy B (2013)

Known as the breakout star of Rinse FM (home to dubstep and grime) and breaking dubstep into the UK charts with her debut single – On a Mission. Katy B goes little more pop with the lead off single from her second album – Little Red. Continue reading “The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 37”

Talking to Strangers – Malcolm Gladwell

I’ve read almost all of Malcolm Gladwell’s books – The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath. The only one I have not read is What the Dog Saw, which for completeness, I’ve just decided I should read. I’ve also recently enjoyed his podcast, Revisionist History that I wrote about here, so was excited about his new book Talking to Strangers. Continue reading “Talking to Strangers – Malcolm Gladwell”

The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 36

In for the Kill – La Roux (Skream Lets Get Ravey Remix) (2009)

One of the tracks that helped take dubstep mainstream and is a full-on goosebump inducing classic!

Maybe one for the longer runs and rather than the speeds sessions, but if you can hold on for the drop after 4 minutes, you’ll be charging. Continue reading “The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 36”

The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 35

Children – Robert Miles (1996)

If you had to pick your Top 10 dance tunes, this one would have to be in there.

A pioneering track of Dream Trance, (which aimed to calm lively crowds down before their journey home) peaking at number one in more than 12 countries, but “only” making number 2 in the UK. (We’re an odd bunch). Continue reading “The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 35”

New Website – Where to Run in London

I’ve set up a new website. It’s called Where to Run in London. Can you guess what its about?

It’s a site to help tourists; people new to London and locals find places to run in London. The idea’s to have all the information you need in one place instead of endlessly hunting around the net.

The aim is that you can follow the runs on the site without the need for a phone. Continue reading “New Website – Where to Run in London”

The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 34

Cheeky – Boniface (2002)

This one is rather leftfield . I’m one of the few people you bought this single and helped it reach 25 on the UK Singles Chart back in 2002, Boniface’s only chart entry. I think it’s fantastic and one of my favourite tunes. The breathless start and urgency it purveys will get you moving on your run. Continue reading “The Awesome Running Playlist – Track 34”