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Kit Basics For Adventure Racing
By Sean Fishpool on 08/07/2002 10:54:13
Must-have adventure racing kit... plus a few x-tremely useful extras
While getting the kit together for a six-day Eco Challenge can be as tough as the race itself, one- and two-day races are perfect for the weekend warrior who dimly remembers owning a bike to go to school on. While international-level teams
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Kit Upgrade: Wheels
By on 28/04/2011 11:28:39
When it comes to kit upgrades you can’t make a smarter move than a new set of wheels
Triathletes love kit and they love upgrading - it's a perfect match, or storm, depending on your outlook and bank balance. Upgrades are usually designed to make us go faster and because the bike leg is the longest section of a race it's here
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Drill Bits: Essential Swimming Kit
By Nicola Joyce on 04/06/2010 08:17:53
You don’t need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
, small enough to keep in your kit bag and so light you won't know it's there. Also worth a mention is Zoggs' versatile and easy-to-use kick buoy (£11.99, www.zoggs.com). The kick buoy is small, light and doubles up as a pull buoy and kickboard.How to use
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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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End of Season: Kit Check
By on 16/09/2011 10:00:00
Give your gear a quick revamp to get it ready for racing in 2012
When the season is over, take a good look at the gear that has served you so well and decide what needs to be revamped, revived or recycled. Staff at The Tri Store in Eastbourne (thetristore.com) offer these tips.
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How To Choose Winter Kit
By Runner's World on 02/11/2009 10:30:21
The secrets of staying warm and dry on the run
good rule of thumb to avoid overheating is to kit yourself out as if it were 10ºC warmer. Wind affects your body's ability to control its temperature by sweating, so wrap up warm on windy days. A buff will shield your face and keep you breathing
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How To Choose Summer Kit
By Alice Palmer on 01/06/2009 10:27:53
Keep your cool running in the heat
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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RW Windproof Kit Test
By Runner's World on 13/01/2008 19:56:26
RW tests products from Salomon, Peak Performance, Asics, Ronhill, New Balance, adidas and Nike
Don’t let the wind break you – get kitted out in this gale-proof gear and run through all the seasonsSalomon Sonic Skin Jacket, £140 At first glance, this top-end jacket doesn’t appear comfortable, with a boxy look and quite stiff material. Once on
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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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Cycing's Unsung Kit Heroes
By Matt Allyn and Christopher Worden on 25/07/2011 10:00:00
Add these five low-cost household items to your toolbox to patch up your bike
. Instant seatbag: A standard 370mm strap makes a simple kit to carry essentials - tube, inflator, CO2 cartridge, tyre levers - under your saddle. Use a rubber band or thin strip of duct tape to hold your inflator and CO2 (threaded together but not pierced
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