There are some pieces of running kit you simply wouldn’t dream of doing without. Shoes specifically designed for your particular foot type, technical T-shirts that keep you dry on even the hottest days, or a stopwatch that also tells you how hard
it is easy to work out how hard you have trained. What is particularly good as well is the watch's looks. It is not as big as the Suunto Altimeter watches and looks just as good when not training.It's compatibility with the Foot POD is a big strength
yourself with a GPS-powered distance monitoring system.Well, yes, running can be a little pricey. But there are plenty of kit bargains out there that can keep your favourite pastime your most economical. We've gathered together a few examples of top
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The Nike+ receiver fits into the bottom of a standard iPod NanoNike – along with Apple - have just put on a sprint in the race to make the sexiest running gadget yet. The ‘Nike+’ kit turns Apple’s sleek iPod Nano MP3 player into a speed and distance
and simple to explore. This is the kind of kit that could take over your life.Contact www.polarelectro.co.ukNike+ - £19 (with iPod Nano - £99) The Nike+ has replaced the company’s earlier footpod-based SDMs, though no-one seems to miss them. Now Nike
to most models. The chest strap you wear while you are running – this reads your heart rate – and the receiver you wear on your wrist that stores and displays the data. This also doubles as a watch. More advanced models use GPS technology or foot pods
' tension can be adjusted between eyelets to the exact mould of your foot, for a more comfortable fit. Good for: comfy feet SIGG water bottles, from £8www.sigg.com Ditch plastic water bottles and invest in a classic Swiss aluminium one instead - they