it for an adventure race – hip pockets are perfect for stashing gels and food.Contact 01539 740840; www.lowealpine.comSalomon Fastrack 200 – £35At 20 litres, the Fastrack 200 will provide ample packing space for most running commuters. You’ll have little trouble

| Breathability 8 | Comfort 7 | OVERALL 7.5 Haglofs Oz Pullover , £190Weight: 175g Contact www.haglofs.se As with the Gore Axis, this is made from Gore-Tex Paclite so is just as weatherproof - but at a fraction of the weight. The makers say

differences. Corrective exercise therapist Jon Bowskill explains:You’ll appear to be going faster on the treadmill than the road, because the treadmill’s belt is moving in your favour. To make the effort comparable to road running, set the gradient to 1-2

Speed Lite, £30 A neat 10-litre pack that punches above its weight (less than 350g). The breathable straps and tapered shape make it a pleasure to run in, as there's no interference with your natural arm action. It's small, but can house a hydration

. In motion-control and stability shoes, the heel counter commonly reaches further down the inside of the shoe to help control overpronation. Impact ForceWhen your foot hits the ground, the force that travels through the leg is about 2.5 times your body weight

      Mizuno Breathe Thermo S/S Crew Neck, £14.99 Contact www.wiggle.co.uk The makers claim that moisture absorbed from the body is generated into heat, to keep you warm. It was certainly warm, but at the cost of a degree of comfort