in the most unpredictable ‘great British summer’.We’re on hand with some easy tips to make sure your kit works hard from head to toe, keeping you cool this summer.HeadquartersYou lose a lot of body heat through the head, which might seem like good news

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body (such as your lower legs and arms) to get noticed.HometimeAs soon as you stop running, your core body temperature will plummet. You won't be producing as much heat, and the heat you do generate will be lost to the cold air. Wearing wet kit

fabric next to the skin speeds up heat loss. As with summer kit, synthetic fibres predominate, but you’ll also notice the re-emergence of a natural fibre in our selection of the best winter base layers.Wooly Warmth…You rarely see sheep shiver. That

the body into heat. The colder it is, the higher the heat-generating effect of Breath Thermo."Tester comments "It has a generous fit, so you don't feel restricted as you run. The fabric, though, has a man-made feel and is a little scratchy. I started off

Running on a British winter’s day can be a temperature-regulation lottery. If you look out of the window before a run and notice frost glistening on the lawn, it’s tempting to pull on several layers of your warmest kit. Be blinded by bright sunshine

It is said that 30 to 40 per cent of body heat is lost through the head, and in the warm summer months, that is a welcome fact when you are out on the run. However, come the winter, ice-bound ears and a frozen bonce are a danger. So here are three

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damage the Gore-Tex waterproofing on my shoes/jacket?A: While much of your kit should be banned from the tumble dryer, waterproof products, such as Gore-Tex, are the exception. "The heat from tumble trying actively improves and rejuvenates the double

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