Introducing our new weekly gear blog, packed with RW Gear Editor Kerry McCarthy's favourite running kit. We'll be updating the blog every Friday - just in time for a spot of weekend retail therapy on the RW Store!OMM Classic 25 (£60)Kerry says
Asics Women's Run Brief (£13)Kerry says: Being a fella I've not tried these but RW's trusted cadre of female gear testers report that they're something of an oddity in the sports brief market – in that they actually work. They don't bobble, rub
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...
to enter open-water events in the UK, you'll almost certainly need a wetsuit. For standard-distance events (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run), they are compulsory in water temperature below 14˚C and optional up to 22˚C. Some events, such as the London
X-Tenex Laces (£9.00)Kerry says: This week's Gear Pick is a great budget-friendly pre-payday treat. They may look simple (and colourful) but these inexpensive elastic knotted laces could transform your running. Simply lace up the trainers and use
ASICS Gel Kayano 18 (£133)Kerry says: Any shoe that has 18 versions must be doing something right, and such is the case with the Kayano. This titan of the mild-moderate stability category lost some ground with the previous two versions, which had
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...
Orca Unisex Cap (£11.99)Kerry says: Protect yourself from the sun this summer with this lightweight cap from Orca. A perfect cross between visor and hat, it'll keep the sun off your noggin without adding extra bulk.Improving on the previous model
Nike Women's Shifter Jacket (£48.00)Kerry says: At £60 this was already good value but the on-sale price makes this pretty much fall into the category of 'can't afford not to'. Nike's Stormfit fabric ensures that in all but the most biblical
