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Best of Gear
By Runner's World on 15/08/2003 12:38:40
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Gear forum - plus RW gear test reports
Electronics | Accessories | Clothing | Shoes | Retailers | CreditsWelcome to Best Of Gear! Alongside over 120 highlights and frequently asked questions from our gear forums, you can now find essential archived RW test reports.The forum threads
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Gear on test: Autumn Jackets
By Runner's World on 21/08/2009 13:34:28
When the heavens open, make sure you're prepared with a lightweight, weather-resistant jacket
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
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Running Made Simple: Gear
By Runner's World on 18/05/2004 12:43:57
A fourth short cluster of tips on how to keep your running a refuge from life's complexity... and maybe even run better in the process.
Set aside a running wardrobe Or, if you're squeezed for space, a drawer or shelf. Use it strictly for your running kit. Organise it however you like. The point is, every run or trip to the gym won't turn into a house-wide scavenger hunt as you
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Compression Gear: Fit to Purpose
By Justin Bowyer on 29/07/2011 15:00:00
Match the compression product to your running needs
Performance-BoostingOrca 1/2 TightsPrice £45 Contact orca.comReaching just above the knee, the Orca 1/2 Tights target the major muscle groups of the upper leg - particularly the quads and up through the glutes (backside) - and work hard to keep muscles both warm and well supporte...
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Home Gym: Essential Gear
By Kerry McCarthy on 11/11/2011 10:00:00
Keep your training on track without leaving the warmth of your front room. Here’s the very best home-based cross-training kit
tendrils round our toes, now's the time to turn your living room, spare room or garage into an elite (but cost effective) training facility.Here's our pick of the best stay-at-home kit - so you never have to choose between a good workout and EastEnders.
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RW Test: Winter Gear
By on 24/11/2009 10:31:02
Don't let cold weather keep you indoors when there's a wealth of kit to keep you warm and dry, whatever the elements throw at you
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
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How To Look After Your Kit
By David Mitchell on 14/07/2008 15:00:18
Get more mileage from your money with these simple gear do's and don'ts
’ve enlisted the advice of some top kit experts to give you the definitive answer to your queries in our Q+A guide to keeping your gear running.SHOESQ: How can I tell when it’s time to replace my shoes?A: It’s tough – your favourite pair of shoes might feel
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Best Kit Bargains
By Rob Spedding on 02/06/2005 16:27:23
Qualitative analysis... from the economical running gear to the expensive, we've investigated what you get for your money
yourself with a GPS-powered distance monitoring system.Well, yes, running can be a little pricey. But there are plenty of kit bargains out there that can keep your favourite pastime your most economical. We've gathered together a few examples of top
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Dress to Compress: The Facts
By Justin Bowyer on 29/07/2011 15:00:00
Find the gear that can squeeze more from your performance, speed your post-run recovery and keep you injury-free
at the smallest of local 10K races to find competitors clad in similarly unforgiving second skins. But with the world of compression gear awash with semi-scientific and often perplexing phrases such as 'delayed onset muscle soreness', 'high-gauge knit structure
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RW Rucksack Test
By Runner's World on 11/03/2008 22:54:38
RW tests rucksacks from Osprey, Camelbak, Deuter, Haglofs, adidas, Inov8, The North Face and Salomon
compartments, and has a useful wet gear section inside. The back unzips to provide extra capacity, while numerous pull-cords help to adjust the size even more. The hydration bladder is top-notch as you'd expect from this brand. Contact www.zyro.co.uk Deuter
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