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Gear up for Spring Adventures with Columbia Sportswear

April 4, 2016 By fitness4mamas Leave a Comment

Columbia sportswear mountains

Last few days have brought some more sunshine in our lives, which means me and my family spend much more time outdoors than in previous cold months.

I tried to stick to my running routines as much as possible, but due to fighting a nasty chest infection I was wiped out for the whole of January and most of February.

That was the reason why my training for the Paris Marathon did not go well, and sadly I had to make the decision that this race was too much for me this year due to lack of time for training.

I have trained for a marathon 3 times before, and know that I need to train for 3 month fully to be ready. I did not want to risk any serious injuries, and really think that this was the right decision, and I am not ashamed of it. I have another big race planned for the beginning of July, and will reveal more once everything has been approved.

Have you ever planned for a big race and then had to make the decision not to do it for some reason?

Anyway, spring is in the air and I love wondering around the local woods which we literally have on our door step! This is literally right behind our garden gate. Sometimes I feel like in the secret garden, and both girls love playing and exploring the Great British outdoors.

Columbia sportswear 2

Stretching after a long walk in the woods

I was sent some amazing sportswear by Columbia a few weeks ago, and have finally had a chance to give it a proper test.

When you go tracking with your family, you will certainly need some proper waterproof trail shoes. The women’s CONSPIRACY™ IV outdry trail shoes are super light, and very soft inside. My feet felt very comfortable, but firm and I really enjoyed wearing these.

Columbia WOMEN'S CONSPIRACY™ IV OUTDRY TRAIL SHOE WOMEN’S CONSPIRACY™ IV OUTDRY TRAIL SHOE £80.00

The colours are also great as they match my new Columbia women’s COMPASS POINT™ hoodie in teal colour. This hoodie is also very useful on my morning runs when it’s still a bit chilly. Love the little thumb detail any runner and adventure explorer will appreciate. It’s very soft on the inside, a very comfortable hoodie with built in Omni-Wick™ sweat wicking technology.

Columbia WOMEN’S COMPASS POINT™ HOODIE

WOMEN’S COMPASS POINT™ HOODIE £75.00

The last piece I was kindly sent was a women’s trails EDGE™ fleece jacket in white, which is my most favourite item. In a few week’s time we will be camping with our friends, and this will be definitely packed with me to keep me warm at nights while sitting outside. I can also imagine wearing it when skiing under my ski jacket as sometimes, especially when the temperatures hit minus 5 or 10 degrees Celsius, I do feel a bit cold in it.

Columbia WOMEN’S TRAILS EDGE™ FLEECE JACKET
WOMEN’S TRAILS EDGE™ FLEECE JACKET £35.00 – £55.00

Anyway, this is just a fraction of what Columbia have on offer. Go and explore their website and tell me about your favourites!

 

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