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Awesome power and pure grit from Nicola at European CrossFit Games
20 May 2013

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Launch of the Fastlift™
14 May 2013


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INOV-8 STAMP NAME ALL OVER THROWDOWN
28 January 2013


SUPER Sam Briggs smashed an international field of competitors as inov-8 stamped their name all over t

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BARE-XF™ 260 IS FINALLY HERE
20 July 2012

The wait is over, the bare-xf™ 260 is finally here. Designed for every element of CrossFit, the bare-xf™ 260 is ideal for sprinting, skipping, lifting weights, rope climbing and box jumping.

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inov-8 continues international expansion
01 March 2012

inov-8 is consolidating its international expansion by creating a global product development and marketing hub. 

The company has seen sales growth of 130% in the last financial year and expects a consolidation of it’s position as the choice of the committ
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Team inov-8s Samantha Briggs wins London Throwdown
12 February 2012
Londons first mjor CrossFit event was won by Samantha Briggs of team inov-8 after competing in 3 different WODs.
Results can be viewed on the London Throwdown website Click Here
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Samantha Briggs joins Team Inov-8
09 January 2012

Samantha Briggs is the newest Team inov-8 UK member. With a strong background in a variety of sports, last year Samantha represented Great Britain in her age groups for the World Duathlon Championships and has now chosen to focus her career on competing in CrossFit followin
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BARE-XF 210
01 December 2011

Inov-8 has launched the Bare-XF™ 210.

Designed for fitness

Every element of the Bare-XF™ 210 has been designed specifically for a fitness training session.  

Designed for running

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Team inov-8s Sabrina Moran wins at the Back on My Feet Lone Ranger 24 Hour Race
29 July 2011
Team inov-8s Sabrina Moran broke her own CR by 12 miles (PR of 6 miles in the 24 hr) at the Back on My Feet Lone Ranger 24 Hour Race.

Sabrina was 1st female and 2nd OA by throwing down 137 total miles in 24 hours. She also secured a spot on the all time North American Ultra List with her
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MdS. What shoe?
01 March 2011
We get a lot of queries regarding footwear for the Marathon Des Sables (saharamarathon.co.uk). Here's some information that might help you decide on that perfect shoe!

First, I would decide what gaiter you want to be using. Most people use a custom made parachute silk full gaiter (covers
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ShAFF:: Expert Running Evening - Minamilist & Barefoot Running: Yes or No?
11 February 2011
inov-8's Matt Brown is delivering a talk this Friday on natural running in Sheffield. If you are in the area it is well worth attending!

For more info visit - facebook.com/ShAFF-Exoert-Running-Evening
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Struggling to find something for your friends for Christmas?
10 December 2010
Check out our top 10 inov-8 buys...

• WRAG™ 30 - £12
• PROSOC™ 22 twin pack - £12
• RACE ELITE™ 2 - £22.50
• WINTER PEAK™ 65 - £12
• RACE PRO™ 4 + H20 BLADDER - £50.50
• DEBRIS GAITER™ 32 - £12
• BOTTLE - £5 (+bottle holder £12)
• RAIN PEAK™ 62 - £12
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WRAG™ 30 NOW AVAILABLE! The perfect stocking filler.
03 December 2010
This seamless head wrap can be used in various configurations as a multifunctional item of clothing.

Versatile, wicking and fast drying the WRAG™ 30 offers a one size fits all solution.

Utilises a durable sublimation inov-8 logo scatter print.

A very limited amount of twin p
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Norway's top cross country ski team
07 October 2010
Norway's top cross country ski team, Team Xtrapersonell, which consists of Jerry Ahrlin (Swedish), Jens Arne Svartedal, Jörgen Aukland and Anders Auklandwho (all Norwegian) have dominating the FIS Marathon Cup and their secrete is... this summer they have been training in the inov-8™ x-talon™ 212.
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Team inov-8 Marcus Scotney wins the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra 56 miles in 6 hours 22 mins
06 March 2010
Check up on Marcus by following him on Twitter

MORE FROM THE TEAM HERE - TEAM.INOV-8.EU
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THE BAREFOOT/MINIMALIST RUNNING DEBATE
06 March 2010
The running world has been awash with debate about barefoot running recently and suddenly the debate has gone mainstream. Nature, one of the World’s leading scientific journals, has published an important new study: ‘Foot strike patterns and collision forces in habitually barefoot versus shod runner
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inov-8 erleben - auf den Traildays in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 20.- 23. Mai 2010
05 March 2010
Ende Mai nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen! In einer herrlichen Landschaft ein Mix aus aktivem Laufen, Trainings, Produkttests, Workshops, Filmen, und vielem mehr erleben!

Was diese Tage so spannend machen wird, sind tolle Produktneuheiten, interessante Begegnungen, super Trainingsläufe UND d
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Visit inov-8 at ISPO tradeshow (7th-10th February 2010) in Munich
07 February 2010
Inov-8 want to see as many European and UK inov-8 customers as possible over the four days of the ISPO tradeshow (7th-10th February 2010) in Munich. All UK & European customers are warmly invited to make an appointment to see us on Stand 515 in Hall B5. Please email
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FlowMotion 2009 Action Reel
25 January 2010
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The inov-8 Philosophy
13 January 2010
Philosophy

Many running brands offer expensive shoe technology that has little practical benefit to the runner.

Another technology step forward warrants another marketing campaign and series of glossy adverts but will it improve your running and is it more
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Team inov-8s Liam Drew wins first even OPEN ADVENTURE C2C solo in x-talon 212
31 August 2009
Team inov-8s Liam Drew wins the 4 day race that followed Wainwright original route setting off from St Bees Head and finishing in the spectacular Robin Hoods bay.

Liam later posted this on the sleepmonsters site...

"I was amazed to find that even though this was my 4th straight day, an
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follow inov-8 on twitter...
25 August 2009
twitter.com/inov8uk
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Christopher McDougall's Born to Run - personal message to inov-8 head designer
18 August 2009
Christopher McDougall's book, Born to Run, gives evidence that human beings are designed to run distance but cushioned, motion controlling footwear is unnatural and leads to injuries. Just like inov-8, McDougall believes in going barefoot or as close as possible to it.
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inov-8 wins small employer of the year 2009 - apprenticeship awards 2009 - north east region
28 July 2009
Staff recruitment and training policies won inov-8 the Pioneering Recruitment Award and now the small employer of the year 2009 - apprenticeship awards 2009 - north east region.

Details of job vacancies are displayed at
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inov-8 OROC 340 wins OutDoor Industry award
16 July 2009
The new OROC 340 (in the shops for spring summer 2010 - sneak preview left) has recently won an OutDoor Industry Award at the 2009 show in Germany. We have previously won this award for our unique horizontal hydration system.
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UK Adventure Sports magazine - inov-8 race pro 18 recommended
01 July 2009
To view the review, visit www.inov-8.com/reviews
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inov-8 win Colas Award for Pioneering Recruitment
03 April 2009
For the past three years the CoLaS Awards have taken the North East by storm. Each year the competition to win a coveted CoLaS trophy and attend the glittering awards night at the Sage Gateshead gets more fierce.

This year's event was the best ever; a spectacular evening of entertainment
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inov-8 GNVQ admin training
02 April 2009
Staff recruitment and training policies won Inoveight the Pioneering Recruitment Award. Details of job vacancies are displayed at www.inov-8.com/Job-Vacancies

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iROC mtb singletrack - first section complete
01 April 2009
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Heather Dawe on iROC MTB Race Route - youTube video
17 January 2009
Heather Dawe on a few short sections of the descent for the MTB Race Route at iROC.
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inov-8 x-talon 212 wins Men's Journal
01 January 2009
To view the Men's Journal GEAR OF THE YEAR 2008, visit www.mensjournal.com/gear-of-the-year-2008-apparel
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MBUK review - 9/10 inov-8 race pro 12 & horizontal bladder 2L
14 November 2008
MBUK gave the race pro 12 with the 2L H20rizontal bladder a 9/10 performance and 8/10 value in issue number 231.
To view the review, visit www.bikeradar.
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Team inov-8s Anna Frost wins WMRA Grand Prix overall with team inov-8s Mateja Kosovelj in 2nd and Mitja Kosovelj 3rd in the mens
05 October 2008
Team inov-8s Anna Frost won the overall WMRA Grand Prix after the last race on the 4th of October in Slovenia. Anna had finished 8th in the last race after having a throat infection but got 10 extra points for finishing 5 races. Team inov-8s Mateja finished 3rd in the race taking her up to 2nd overa
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Team 101 Free Running/Parkour Reviews
08 August 2008
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Inov-8 and FR3-RUN partnership
02 July 2008
For more information check out the website at www.fr3run.co.uk
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3RUN URBAN EXTREME / PARKOUR TEAM
01 December 2007
3 run parkour team is built on the foundations of passion, determination, skill, heart & dedication.
"FreeRunning is life, it is in the blood that pumps through our veins, the air that we breathe, the touch in our finger tips & the vision to see our own paths."
Finding and over
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Race Pro 18 Mens Journal Magazine
12 November 2007
The inov-8 Race Pro 18 has been reconised as one of there "Gear of the Year". For more information go to www.mensjournal.com
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Team 101 - Histon Football Club Show
15 October 2007
The guys gave a little preview of what to expect from the new sport of powerbocking in the build up before the game. During the half time intreval the team brought out the big moves, busting numourous flips to the applase of the crowd.
For more on Team 101, check out there website,
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Outdoor Industry Award 2007
19 July 2007
Inov-8 receives the Outdoor Industry Award 2007 for innovation for the recently launched Race Pro pack range, which incorporates the innovative horizontal hydration bladder pack. They are now widely available throughout the UK, to find your nearest supplier please check our Retailers section of the
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Roclite 315 comes 2nd in The Independent’s ‘The Ten Best Walking Boots’
03 July 2007
In Tuesday 3 July issue of The Independent, the Roclite 315 was ranked as number 2 out of 10 for ‘The Ten Best Walking Boots’.
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Inov-8 Sponsers Sleepmonsters
12 June 2007
In 2004 inov8™ are sponsoring Team - Sleepmonsters.com . The Worlds premier Adventure Racing site. To keep up with global events such as the ACE RACE series and the BARC, click the monster logo. To see the Sleepmonsters review of the Flyroc 310 go to
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LAMM 2007 - Jonathan Aylward and Stephen Bottomley Elite Winners
09 June 2007
Jonathan Aylward and Stephen Bottomley won the Elite coarse at the 2007 LAMM. They completed the coarse in a time of 12:41:50. For more information go to www.lamm.co.uk
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Open 5 Event in Keswick proves successful for Team Inov-8
13 May 2007
The highest 3 scores at the event were all by Inov-8 teams. Tim and Chris came first followed by Steve and Dave, and then Pete and Norman finished in third. Meanwhile Anna broke the ladies record at the Moel Eilio fell race. For further information please visit
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Roclite 315 wins TRAIL magazine Best Trail Running Shoe 2007
01 April 2007
The Roclite 315 once again received a total score of 47 out of 50 based upon various criteria such as, responsiveness, weight, support, cushioning, traction, sole flex, ankle support, foot protection, comfort and value. The Roclite received top marks on all but three of the categories, and was descr
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Inov-8 and Team 101 partnership
28 March 2007
Team 101, the UKs foremost Parkour and Freerunning team are acting as spokespersons for Inov-8, and are currently trialling the F-Lite 320Pk shoe. For more information check out the website at www.team-101.co.uk




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Roclite 318 GTX named Best Protection Shoe by National Geographic Adventure
01 March 2007
For further information please visit www.nationalgeographic.com
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Team Sleepmonsters Inov-8 wins the Edinburgh 2006 Rat Race
15 July 2006
Completing the course in a time of 9:33:35 placed the team first by over 40 minutes. For further information please visit www.ratraceadventure.com
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Benedikt Rabberger wins the 2006 Traunsee Bergmarathon
01 July 2006
Wearing the Mudroc 280, Benn finished the 70 km event in 7:30:15 not only winning the race but also breaking the event record by a staggering 4 minutes. For further information please visit www.bergmarathon.at
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Alec Keith and Kenny Riddle win the 2006 LAMM Elite Class
18 June 2006
Alec and Keith finished the mountain marathon in a combined time of 12:09:35 placing them first by almost 5 minutes. For further information please visit www.lamm.co.uk
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Inov-8 is proud to sponsor WMRA for 2006
01 January 2006
The WMRA holds numerous events around the world including a ‘Grand Prix’ and a ‘World Trophy’. For further information on the WMRA please visit www.wmra.info
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