Absolute 360 started in 2013 when Umberto Bergonzini, a sports enthusiast, resolved to follow his passion and create a multifunctional line of clothing which could be worn for a variety of sporting activities, from running, yoga, gym to extreme sports like skiing or snowboarding.

I first met Umberto at the Cornwall Running Show in April and then again at the National Running Show South in early May.

In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Umberto talks about the technical side of running clothing and how his infrared range of clothing can be of help to runners during events but particularly during recovery. 

All of the Absolute 360 range is developed, designed and finished in Italy with all the yarns, materials and technologies chosen and tested with the greatest of care.

At Absolute 360 the mission is simple and clear:  to create products that offer everyone an improved physical and physiological state of well-being. So whatever your chosen activity may be – a stroll by the sea, cycling to work or the demands of competitive sport – Absolute 360 aim to have a product for you.

Absolute 360 clothing can be worn  during any physical activity for more power and endurance, as a recovery aid after exercise, when recovering from injury, or every day for improved well-being and as part of a healthy life style.

You can discover the full range on the Absolute 360 website

Here is the link I mentioned in the episode to the Classic Quarter Pasta Party on May 20th.

This is episode 88 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 87 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.

Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60.  Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. 

Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to [email protected]

If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: [email protected] 

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West