Nike+ Fuelband: price £129It’s the time of year when resolutions hang over us like a dark cloud, and motivation can be hard to find. So, the latest activity monitor from Nike seems like the perfect buy for any beginner.Activity monitors such as the Nike Fuelband aren’t really sup...
Under Armour Cold Gear Compression Mock TopPrice: £40As soon as you put the Compression Mock top on it perfectly shapes to the contours of your body, keeping a tight (but not uncomfortably tight) fit, even after a few washes. The fabric is smooth
Lucy says: The stretch fit is of these tights is really effective, they are incredibly comfortable and definitely feel like a second skin. They were also really easy to take off thanks to the handy zip along the calf.Once I started running, they didn’t chafe and the lower leg gri...
Annie says: In recent times the foam roller has been hailed as the holy grail of runner injury cure and prevention, it has certainly saved many from sizable bills from their sports masseuse or physio. But sometimes the standard foam rollers just can’t reach those tight spots in t...
BioEars and ClearEarsAnnie says: Waterlogged ears are a common but frustrating hazard facing triathletes. They can be enough to distract focus and frankly drive you a bit crazy. Cirrus Healthcare have launched two new products to help with such ear-related issues.BioEars are the ...
Training indoors during the winter months can be tough on motivation at the best of times, so what if you could ride, run or even row to a synced video - or even better - in a local spot that you know?The new Kinomap Trainer app does exactly this, and has the added extra of allow...
Annie says: Fashion and running doesn't always go hand-in-hand. Black lycra with the occasional splash of fluorescent colour can prove tiresome, and sometimes you feel the need for a bit of style in your workout wardrobe. This is where Hey Jo comes in.The Cassini leggings range b...
I first saw a version of this shoe at a Nike presentation in February 2012. Nike were so confident their Flyknit technology was going to be a ‘genuine game-changer’, as they put it, that they flew several hundred journalists to New York from all corners of the globe to see a pres...
Annie says: Running with music is a controversial issue in the industry, but I for one don’t often leave the house without a trusty playlist for company.I didn’t realise how much of a nuisance my standard headphones were until I was introduced to IT7’s wireless sport headphones. ...