.5°C cooler than the pre-run figure.Contact www.mizuno.co.uk; 01189 362 147Patagonia R.5 Top – £50Patagonia says "Fast-wicking, quick-drying base layer for moderate to cold temperatures."Tester comments "It was exceptionally comfortable with a soft

Caption in here-->Running in November doesn’t have to mean dark evenings, cold mornings, and grey skies. The 300 runners who took part in the 2002 Club La Santa International Running Challenge swapped all that for glorious sunshine, sandy beaches

Snowdonia Marathon: a 900ft climb over four miles"You can run London, Paris, New York every year - but to feel you have really 'run' a marathon, try Snowdonia. When you finish, you know you have run a proper 26.2 mile race. Best in the World

stable). Trouble is, we had the Climacool to test over the winter, and that well-ventilated upper left us with some very cold and wet feet! In short The Climacool Response is better to run in than the original shoe, but it will still only appeal to light

that feet tend to get much warmer than normal – unless it’s really cold. And don’t think it’s an off-road shoe, as the outsole pattern is actually exactly the same as the Air Max Moto.

GETTY IMAGESKeeping warm and running strong through the winter is a case of doing – and wearing – the right thing at the right time. And it's not just the cold you'll need to contend with – winter running also means facing wind, rain and darker

additions, particularly its top-of-the-range X-A Pro. It still offers much of the same midsole and upper protection, but in lighter, faster, more responsive shoes. While the X-A Pro is not as runner-friendly as the Flagstaff, it clearly has its roots

9. Honolulu MarathonMost runners don’t need an excuse to visit Hawaii, particularly in early December when most of the Northern Hemisphere is cloaked in cold, wet weather. But if you are looking for one, the Honolulu Marathon should do it. It’s a

it provides a snug, warm feel in cold conditions, but shouldn't get as hot when the weather is milder. As with the old Crested Butte, the low-profile midsole flexes towards the midfoot - fine for neutral runners, but not those with any stability needs

Where and when?November 19, December 3, 16 HertfordshireWhat is it? By day, Stevenage - Britain’s first ‘new town’ - can claim fame for having a few bits of Roman rubble and... well, not much else. But for three cold winter nights it will be home