litresWeight 575 gramsThe KIMM sack is regarded by those in the know as the most useful rucksack ever. Designed to carry all your gear during the two-day Karrimor International Mountain Marathon adventure race, this smaller version of the 35L classic

in August (750m at the Hyde Park Triathlon Relay with the rest of Team TW, then 1500m at the Marlow Swim)- Two 10Ks in July- An autumn half-marathon (I am dithering between Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham - advice appreciated!)- The epic Cyprus International

At just 16 years old paralympic athlete Sally Brown is already no stranger to success. The Northern Irish teenager made her international breakthrough in January last year; snatching 200m bronze at the International Paralympic Committee World

the contour of the foot won almost unanimous praise from our testers. This latest shoe continued the line's impressive track record – the previous model, the Gel Kayano 14, was voted the International Editors' Choice 2008 by the staff of Runner's World's 14

competing in this year's race.To help them achieve their targets, triathlon coach Ralph Hydes will be offering them advice and tips on the Runner's World forums. (There's more about Ralph below.)His advice to them will work for you, too - and you're welcome

12,000 runners, and is internationally recognized as one of the world’s greatest races. Unsurprisingly, the point-to-point race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban is the pinnacle event of the South African road running calendar, with many local runners

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Mizuno’s key stability shoe isn’t in the premier league of its Wave Rider, Wave Precision and racing shoes, but it’s a nicely protective

the mouth to the stomach) as running shakes your internal organs. Another possible cause of tummy trouble is that the blood supply to the stomach and gut is reduced during exercise as the body diverts it to the muscles and skin. This can slow digestion

. Whether you need one (or any other drinking system) should be based on the length of your race and the type of courses you're on. Your drinks can be mounted behind the seat, on the handlebars or on the frame, and there is still no consensus as to which

to maintain the right technique when you begin to tire. Conditioning is traditionally done during winter to prepare you for race season. You should include exercises such as squats, lunges and step-ups. Abdominal exercises are also vital for maintaining strong