, as they say at awards ceremonies, here are the Personal Best Awards as chosen by you, the RW community.ELITE AWARD WINNERSBEST PRODUCTLucozade SportFor distance runners, two of the key factors affecting endurance are the depletion of the body’s muscle energy

Over the last five years or so, you could not have failed to notice an increasing number of the world's elite runners sporting figure-hugging race apparel. Even in the world of running mortals, your eyebrow probably barely twitches when you pitch up

Elite is a versatile performance shoe suited to many runners. It's certainly light enough to double as a marathon racer for mild to moderate overpronators who're hoping to run under 3:15.Swap and Save If you usually race in Nike Air Perseus 2 stability

marathons and for long training runs. Even heavier neutral runners will find it good for tempo runs, speedwork and shorter races.Contact 01925 241041; www.asics.co.ukBrooks Burn – £65Weight 283gThe shoe The Brooks Burn feels closer to a traditional trainer

for super-efficient runners – and the mark XIII version is no different. The fit is snug around the heel and slightly broader around the toes, and the breathable mesh upper adds to the general feel of light, airy comfort. The midsole is well cushioned

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

Friday May 18The North Face trail apparel Carmel Proctor, Southport Craig Roberts, Loughborough Monday May 21Nike Air Vomero or Zoom Elite running shoes Steve Childerley, St. Neots Sarah Hawthorne, Cannock Tuesday May 22Merrell Moab Ventilator shoes

over 100g, could be a category-killing product.Contact 00800 0000 0041; www.patagonia.comRaidlight R-Light MP+ - £129Weight 124gThis jacket is made by a small French company, which is owned by an elite trail runner. It shows. The MP+ is not quite

-rounder that accommodates a lot of kit, but streamlined enough to run easily with. How It Rated Comfort 9 Stability 10 Weight 8 Capacity 9 Extra Pockets 7 TOTAL 43 Rocket Bag, £135 Capacity 38 litres Contact www.triathlon-elite.net This bag is a bottomless pit

runners – both light and heavy – looking for a bit of cosseting. It's soft, but not too spongy, and, for a shoe that isn't designed as an out-and-out stability model, it offers plenty of support thanks to a broad base and a sturdy midfoot shank