or a seamless design in crucial areas such as the heel and across the toes to cut out chafing and blisters. Fit Ensure the fit is snug and look for elasticated sections around the arch and across the top cuff, which help to keep the sock in place

padding on the bike without chafe or bulkiness on the run. Designed to be quick drying, anti-chaffing and well insulated, they are a must buy for all triathletes.Why: For a smooth transition stage and maximum comfort, ease and efficiency in the run

. There is no chafing, and it remains comfortable throughout runs of all distances and in all conditions, especially the treadmill - the acid test!Weaknesses: The price is an obvious drawback, but as with other items, the T-shirt can be found cheaper by shopping around

this chafing?It's not pretty and it's certainly not something you'd want to discuss in the pub, but bleeding nipples can be the bain of a runner's life. Add to this the curse of blisters, sore armpits and other soreness, and you have a smorgasbord of chafing

that have suffered in the past.Put plasters over your nipples if they’re susceptible to chafing.At the startUnless you plan to run in under three hours, you don’t need to bother with much more than a walk as a warm-up. Save your energy – you’ll be forced

after being soaked – and without chafing. Flatlock seams add to the comfort, as does a flat waistband. There are zipped ankles, an inner key pocket and plenty of reflective detailing for visibility. How It Rated Weather-proofing 8 Warmth

, to save the run being "junk miles" for me, I wear a weighted pack to increase the intensity of the run. It's crucial to wear a pack with a chest strap and waist strap to prevent chafing and stress injuries. – CraigB Have you ever heard of a top

of useful features including a 200-lap memory, three target zones and detailed personal inputs such as VO2max and Body Mass Index (BMI). The chest strap chafes mildly but no more so than other HRMs. The regular functions such as the stop-watch and count

to check runners' hydration. Sip a litre of water an hour to avoid dehydration, and stock up on electrolytes with salty food and drinks.Kit BagTo avoid heavy water bottles chafing – a real irritation after miles and miles –practise with different bottles

to the Red Start. We really began to get a feel for the enormity of the event. We said goodbye and I queued for the toilet armed only with a tube of Voltarol and Lanacane anti-chafing gel, emerging 30 minutes later having emptied both. At least if I fell I