’ve selected, you’ll find products that can help treat, prevent and aid your recovery from injuries. Add these to the staples of most (sensible) people’s medical kit – such as a pot of ibuprofen and a box of sticking plasters – and you’ll be able to stay on top

817 009Concurve Professional – £9Packed with “sock-technology” – an X-Cross Bandage to stabilise your ankle; silver yarn that is claimed to help wick moisture and prevent smelly feet; shock-absorbing material at the toes and an Achilles protector

.95 Fibre content 62% merino wool, 36% nylon, 2% spandex They say The cuff features an Achilles pad that protects against abrasion and holds the sock up and in place. Ankle brace, arch brace and contour flex zone are part of the Smartwool SMARTFIT system

-part device with the GPS being the bulky Achilles’ heel. It’s not the most sensitive receiver and compared with my Garmin 305 you start to see the holes appearing. Now bring in the fact that you can’t upload your running data to a PC without a fourth device

There are some pieces of running kit you simply wouldn’t dream of doing without. Shoes specifically designed for your particular foot type, technical T-shirts that keep you dry on even the hottest days, or a stopwatch that also tells you how hard

yourself with a GPS-powered distance monitoring system.Well, yes, running can be a little pricey. But there are plenty of kit bargains out there that can keep your favourite pastime your most economical. We've gathered together a few examples of top