Scrabbling around in the cupboard under the bathroom sink for something to treat a minor running injury is a common occurrence chez Spedding. Sadly, I’ve yet to find a muscle pull or joint twist that responds well to applications of Bonjela or six

removable arms to quickly become weatherproof vests.Gilets (from left to right)Concurve Air - £55One of the best-performing gilets on test. The Windstopper fabric really does protect your torso from cold breezes and, although it's only classed as water

, basically, winter is cold. Don’t let that put you off. Pull on one of the base layers tested here, and you’ll barely notice the chill in the air. We generate a lot of heat when we run – about the same wattage as a one-bar electric fire – no matter what

If uncomfortable experience has convinced you that damp, cold feet and sopping wet shoes are part and parcel of winter running in the UK then there's a good chance that you've been tempted to try one of the many new shoes designed to keep

exercised but have been injured or are regressing in your running, or you often suffer from colds or flu or have allergies, subtract 5.If you have been exercising for up to two years with no real problems and have not had colds or flu more than once or twice

is to convert that moisture into heat. Better still, the colder it is, the warmer it gets. But it never gets too warm, and running in the cold remains comfortable.Contact: 0118 936 2100; www.mizunoeurope.comMust Have… Nike Mayfly – £25It’s bright yellow, lasts

www.casio.co.uk; 020 8208 7813Casio STR-210 – £50The Casio STR-210 could be the watch for you if the thought of spending more than £100 on a distance monitor brings you out in a cold sweat. As well as a stopwatch with a useful 60-lap memory, the STR

to an average of 83 and a maximum of 111 - the two-for-one sausages offer was pretty exciting. "I'm amazed by your shopping heart rates," says Dunbar. "I'd expect them to be higher, you must enjoy it more than most people."—Rob SpeddingAs well as keeping you

water will be warmed in the woolly fibres.Best for Wet and cold winter trail and fell runs. A great sock for cross-country runners.Contact 01625 582130; www.runningbear.co.ukSplash out on the…X-Sock Sky RunPrice £10 per pairWhat is it? Probably one

, especially when it's cold. Contact www.zyro.co.uk; 01845 521 737Enervit Power Sport – £1.40Weight 60g; Calories 220; Carbs 39g; Protein 10g; Fat 3g; Fibre 2g. Main Ingredients Maltodextrin, glucose syrup, milk protein, fructose syrup, almonds, oat flakes