what you should be looking for in the first place.Well, not any more. We sent four RW members (former competition winners, and some of our very best gear critics) a selection of the latest heart-rate monitors (ranging from £40 - £149) and asked them

experienced runners.A Better Warm-up Routine A thorough warm-up routine is essential for safe, injury-free speedwork. Try this simple but effective dynamic routine to get you in gear for your speedwork sessions. Speedwork For Every RunnerSpeedwork should

What's pacing?What?! You don't know about our free pacing groups? Then you've never had the luxury of forgetting all about responsibility in a race or training run, and simply following one of the experienced Runner's World pacers to hit your target

Speedwork is the single most effective way to move your running up a gear, once you've been training for half an hour three or four times a week for a month or two.It helps you to run smoother, faster, stronger and with less effort - not just

Getty ImagesIf you’re one of the 50,000 runners gearing up to pound the streets of Newcastle on September 20 then this page is just for you! From the perfect two-week taper to nipping race-morning nerves in the bud, trouble-free transport

Don’t let the wind break you – get kitted out in this gale-proof gear and run through all the seasonsSalomon Sonic Skin Jacket, £140 At first glance, this top-end jacket doesn’t appear comfortable, with a boxy look and quite stiff material. Once on

Harriers, Runner's World staff and readers of our US edition.Of course, if you've recently invested in a pair of shoes, don't forget to tell us (and your fellow site members) what you think - simply visit our Gear section and add your review

to collect your number, equip them will all the relevant documentation. For more information, check the Flora London Marathon website.We'll be camped out at stand 130, so make sure you stop by and meet the team. Experienced Runner's World staff

Welcome to the Runner's World Autumn Shoe Guide 2009. You'll find reviews of 28 of the best new running shoes on the market here, as well as an insight into the technologies they contain and plenty of expert advice. There are shoes for all shapes

grumpy. So if you’re usually lost in your own lost world when you run, it might be worth reading Too serious to smile, just for a few pointers. Spitting, hawking, gobbing, snot rockets and a nice meaty flob. Runners are a lovely bunch. The most genteel