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Once you’ve worked out which lever on your bike shifts to a harder gear and which makes pedalling easier, you should know how to change gear, right? Perhaps, but it takes practice to avoid that grinding mis-shift, says mountain bike Olympian Andreas

The British autumn is often a tricky call kit-wise, too wet for T-shirts but still too warm for thick layers. So we took a selection of the best shower-resistant, lightweight jackets out for a test-run. They're not designed to stand up to really severe weather conditions but sho...

– both training and racing. The socks are designed to prevent problems that runners face – blisters, odour, sweat and discomfort. You can take your pick from padded socks suitable for longer runs, or lightweight, lower-cut socks that are geared for warmer

(apart from running in the dark).Bag 'em Throw your dirty running clothes in a separate mesh laundry bag, then simply knot it and throw it in with the rest of the wash. No more picking through the whole load to weed out your running gear, and you won

It’s easy to find excuses not to run, without adding inclement weather to the list. Taking on the elements can help to make you psychologically tougher, so get yourself kitted out and get out there.We’ve tested the latest kit, from base layers and tights to jackets, and also cast...

It's not a marathon and it's not got Paula Radcliffe, but the Great North Run is one humdinger of an event.This road race in Tyne and Wear attracts the kind of attention and numbers that many full marathons can only dream about. On October 1, when the starting gun fires on the 25...

Sweatshop Flash Armband (£5)Kerry says: It's easy to use the dark winter nights as excuse number 498 for 'why I should stay in, eat a bowl of pasta the size of my head and watch trash TV instead.' But get your backside off the sofa, strap on this high viz armband and get out ther...

Garmin Forerunner 110 (£149.99)Kerry says: Don't let the relatively low price point fool you. This GPS running watch may be simple, but the technology all there - you'll be hooked up with all the essential stats from your run.Time is displayed in large numbers on the neat screen ...

Adidas Evil Eye Pro (£155)Kerry says: Stop squinting during your sunny summertime runs and protect your eyes with Adidas Evil Eye Pro S sunglasses.Many runners find it hard to find the right sunglasses - no-one wants bothersome slippage, sweat around the eyes and frustrating fogg...