Recovering from a run is just as important as fueling for the next. By taking a recovery drink after you exercise you’ll speed up muscle repair, rehydrate and give your immune system a boost. Research suggests that a combination of carbohydrate

skimmed milk and free from artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners. Independent research shows it helps athletes do 40 per cent more training. Each drink comes in a large and easy-to-hold bottle with more than enough milkshake for a thirsty runner

on the run but the overall feel is of a basic pack: storage space is not best utilised and the lack of padding on the shoulders means they dig in slightly when the bladder is full. Finally, the length of the drinking tube might be a bit short for taller

Drinking during most races is pretty simple. Race organisers thoughtfully set up trestle tables with cups, and kindly volunteers hand out energy drinks, water or weak orange squash to parched competitors. Sadly, unless your friends and family

sunscreen, your mobile and the car keys. A running rucksack is too big, so too are many of the bladder-based drinks systems and, while it could do the job, a traditional waist pack is not very practical. The answer you're searching for is a fuel belt

bike or kayak leg. In two-day races with a sleep break in the middle (eg ACE Race two-dayers), don’t forget to have a big, carbo-rich supper to refuel.How you carry your drinks depends on how long the stages are and what other kit you need to take. A

GETTY IMAGESIf you’re just getting started, don’t be befuddled by terms like wicking, pronation or GPS. Get everything you need - not what the shop assistant wants to sell you – with our guide to key kit essentials.If you’ve been running for a

-litre drinks bladder. The pack looks big, but actually feels more compact when it’s on. It’s easy to get a comfortable fit too, thanks to an adjustable torso length and plenty of straps to hold it firm against the body. If you can’t fit all of your gear inside

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brand or product across eight running-related categories: food and drink, shopping, charity, brands and campaigns, shoes, gear, health and events. To avoid influencing the vote in any way there were no shortlists or suggestions – it was a completely open