Tom Room

Tom Room

After competing professionally in triathlon from 2006 to 2011 – including two appearances in the 70.3 World Championships in 2008 and 2009 – Tom turned to writing and adventure-style event management. He organises trail, road, night and mud races in the UK under the name Relish Running, a company he set up to share his love of running, and all the secret trails he’d found while exploring the wilderness. He also wanted a career which was less tiring than being an athlete, it turns out being a race director was a terrible choice, it’s exhausting.

Latest articles by Tom Room

Collage of eight of the best running jackets
The best running jackets 2026: beat the wind and rain on your run with these ultralight offerings

By Alex Foxfield last updated

Our selection of the best running jackets are design to protect you from the elements while still packing down to almost nothing

Running Gear & Apparel
what is a run streak?: runner
What is a run streak? We consider the dangers and the joys

By Tom Room last updated

Our guide on what a run streak is, including the dangers and the joys

Trail Running
Columbia OutDry Ex Lightweight Shell Jacket
Columbia OutDry Ex lightweight shell jacket review: a reliable shield against wet and windy conditions

By Tom Room, Helen Conner Published

Waterproof and wind resistant, the Columbia OutDry Ex lightweight shell jacket performs well when worn on its own in mixed weather conditions

Running Gear & Apparel
Proviz Reflect360
Proviz Reflect360 running jacket review: do the bright thing when running at night

By Tom Room, Helen Conner Published

The Proviz Reflect360 is the best reflective running jacket on the market

Running Gear & Apparel
R7 Gore-Tex Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket
R7 Gore-Tex Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket review: unparalleled performance with a price tag to match

By Tom Room, Helen Conner Published

The fully waterproof and windproof R7 Gore-Tex Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket has a hefty price tag but proves its worth

Running Gear & Apparel
Inov8 Stormshell
Inov8 Stormshell running jacket review: high-performing kit with excellent features

By Tom Room Published

A superb all-rounder, the Inov8 Stormshell running jacket is ideal for experienced or long-distance trail runners

Running Gear & Apparel
Salomon Sense Jacket
Salomon Sense Jacket review: soft and stylish extra protection for chilly morning runs

By Tom Room, Helen Conner last updated

Super lightweight and compact, the Salomon Sense jacket is designed for light protection on your run

Running Gear & Apparel
running with a headlamp
Why you should try running with a headlamp: the joy of night running

By Tom Room Published

Go running with a headlamp to keep powering on during the winter months and seize the opportunity to do some exciting night running

Headlamps
Woman running with mask
Covid-19 and running: enjoying events in the age of coronavirus

By Tom Room last updated

Is it possible to enjoy running events in the age of coronavirus? As the event industry is starting to come alive again, we explore whether it's safe to enter a race

Running Events & Competitions