and proved exceptional at keeping our runner cool. Fit was slightly on the small side but they held their shape without digging in or chafing. How It Rated Fit 8 Wicking 8 Comfort 9 Breathability 10 TOTAL 35

the environment, you've packed just one shirt for a week away, or you simply can't afford a seven-day running wardrobe. Well, that's the theory. To put it to the test RUNNER'S WORLD undertook a carefully controlled, entirely unscientific experiment - we ran

by encapsulating the breasts in their own cups before adding an element of compression. Encapsulation is better for all sized breasts – but bringing them closer to the body shifts the centre of gravity so there is less bounce. Who needs one? Every female runner

Some runners are suspicious of tights. Not only do they show off your womanly curves (or manly bulges), but they are perceived to keep you a bit too warm, so that heat exhaustion becomes more of a threat than at the height of summer

160g This thin, ultra-light long-sleeve uses a double-layer fabric to effectively trap body heat. Snug-fitting with flat seams to prevent chafing, it’s one of the best wicking tops on test.How cool? *** Contact www.thenorthface.comNew Balance Tech

by members of Runner's World just like you. If you want to bring a discussion back to life, don't be shy: just add a new message at the end of it. Alternatively, start a new thread on the injury & health forum. HEALTH: BEATING INJURYFoot Blisters

There’s a reason why, at one of Britain’s most popular nudist runs, women are still allowed to wear a sports bra. It’s not to spare their modesty, or save fellow runners from any unsightly wobbles: it’s because wearing a sports bra is at least

the arms for ventilation, and a zip pocket at the back. The jacket is waterproof, with a vent at the back to enhance wicking. The only minor irritation, as with the mid layer, was that the zip chafed the chin when fully closed. Not the lightest kit on test

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

(JBSurrey)In Short: A must have for the serious runner!Strengths:Comfortable and simple design, very accurate data, instantaneous downloading and the ablilty to not only display your runs on a map or Google Earth but to analyse your performance in depth