categories: fast, light off-road racers; extra-rugged road-type shoes with cushioning and stability features; and middle-ground shoes, with rugged outsoles but some stability and cushioning. Adidas Supernova Trail 5, £75 Weight 350gThis looks like a rugged

If you want to know exactly how far, and fast, you've run, then a speed-and-distance monitoring (SDM) watch is an essential piece of kit. Timex, Garmin and Navman produce SDMs that use satellites to trace your steps. They're pretty good, but if you

Stay on your feet no matter what the British climate brings - we've tested five treadmills help you find your perfect winter running companion.Three keys to treadmill trainingGo fastA good rule of thumb for setting the pace and length of speedwork

sufficiently to train harder. Can I use a HRM to perform better during races?Yes! Wearing an HRM during a race helps prevent you from going off too fast in the early stages – by keeping your heart rate low – and more advanced models can tell you when you

reader reviews across over 35 stability models, in addition to RW's own test reports. It's fast becoming an essential resource for anyone buying a shoe.More about the Gel Kinsei: Asics built the Gel Kinsei for all but the more severe overpronation needs

New Balance 900 – £70 Why it's the best Few of us can wear out-and-and-out racing shoes, we need padding and support. But that doesn't stop us wanting shoes that make us feel fast. With the excellent Nike Air Zoom Elite or Brooks Burn, that's exactly what

shoe for fast, long runs. It's also very stable for such a light shoe – thanks to a version of Mizuno's Wave plate that extends into and supports the midfoot. The real beauty of the Aero, though, is its mega-responsive ride. The all-rounder for you if

Maximum speed and incline Be sure to think about how fast you’ll need the machine to go. If you can run close to 40 minutes for 10K, you’ll almost definitely want a machine that’s capable of over 10mph for speedwork. Faster machines tend

choice. Tons of grip, a stable, low profile midsole and a fast, fun ride make the Mudroc a truly great off-roader that threatens to be around for years.Contact: 01388 526500; www.inov-8.comJack Of All Trades… Timex Bodylink System – from £115Until Timex

be the ultimate marathon shoe. We can't vouch for the effectiveness of the spring, but the Mythos is smooth, cushioned and responsive. Another model suited to efficient, fast marathon runners.Swap and Save If you usually race in Diadora Mythos Axeler, change