is usable and there are plenty of extra external storage pockets – including a strap-mounted phone holder. One minor gripe, though. The Contour Runner doesn’t have hip pockets. This means that you might find it a little lacking should you decide to use

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

the waist pockets keep it comfortable, though it's a little loose for smaller runners. It has a bladder compartment and lots of pockets, and the taped main zip should help keep your kit dry. Contact www.salomonrunning.com

. To absorb this shock, the body reacts in several ways, including pronating and flexing at the hip and knee. In runners with a normal footstrike, the force of impact is concentrated on the outside of the heel. The foot rolls inward (pronates) toward the arch