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...
Skins Powersox (£25)Kerry says: Improve your circulation and stop lactic acid production in its tracks with these performance-enhancing compression socks.Compression of the calf muscles and lower legs have been shown to improve running performance - these beauties have been spott...
Nike+ Sportband (£45)Kerry says: Technophiles among you will know this this is not a brand new release but I'm putting it up as my weekly recommendation because it seems to have experienced a bit of a resurgence recently, with more than a few of my acquaintances extolling its vir...
Kinetica 100% Recovery, £24.99(10 x 75g sachets)Joe says: Kinetica 100% Recovery is a 2:1 carb to protein supplement designed to aid quick delivery of nutrients to fatigued muscles and replenish glycogen stores post training.Kinetica’s exclusive Biotein protein blend prevents mus...
Intact Endurance, £19.95James says: Intact Endurance certainly packs a little punch. The 59ml bottle contains four key electrolytes that are lost through exercise – magnesium, chloride, sodium and potassium. Because you only need to add a few drops to 500ml of water, you'll get a...
ZICO Mango Coconut Water Review (£2.49)Izzy says: Coconut water is not just this summer’s celebrity diet fad – it’s naturally packed with essential electrolytes and potassium, making it a great alternative to sugar, caffeine and preservative-loaded sports recovery drinks.It helps...
Knog Blinder Bike Lights, £34.99 eachAlison says: The Knog Frog is one of the most copied light designs in existence, thanks to the clever silicone design and bright colours. But the cool folk at Aussie brand Knog would rather set new trends than bask in past glories, so they’ve ...
1. BodyGlide Skin Formula, 37g, £11.99 www.bodyglide.com The days of slathering yourself in Vaseline to stop chafing, prevent blisters and ease the removal of wetsuits are long gone, and for that we have Bodyglide, the granddaddy of anti-chafing products, to thank. While the old ...
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...
. That said, you still require the right gear to ensure you train and race effectively, safely and within the rules of the sport.But what exactly is the right kit? The answer depends, in part, on experience and aspiration. A first-timer aiming to complete a
