enjoys running in gale-force wind and non-stop rain, there are tights for every eventuality.Asics Women's 3000 series Wintertight Loneliness – £32.50These are definitely cold-weather kit. Asics' Duotech fabric is exceptionally warm, and even with lighter

provides an olfactory assault as soon as the 2.6 million sweat glands in your skin start to work. In fact, you can wear the latest technical kit for several runs without creating a stink - great if you're concerned that too much washing powder is damaging

and be seen this winter.On reflectionWearing bright fluorescent colours is a great idea during the day but at night white apparel with reflective panels shows up better in motorists’ headlights. Winter kit often features reflective areas, and many running

, taking just a couple of minutes to locate and hold reception.The Garmin 305 was such a successful piece of kit, it was hard to see how it could be improved on, but the 405 seems to have the edge in every respect. Release date: End of AprilPrice: RRP

to be seduced by all the gear for sale, but even if you do splash out, it's best not to try out new kit in your marathon – 26.2 miles is a seriously long way to run in uncomfortable clothes or shoes. If you do feel the urge to liven up your race kit, why

. I’m not sure what I was expecting to see, but it wasn’t young athletes dressed head to toe in the most up to date Nike and adidas kit. The big brands sponsor many of the most promising young athletes to stay in residential training camps in the area

that attracts gear-freaks, and there is the potential to spend literally thousands of pounds on kit, if you want to. But, if like most of us, you don’t have and endless pot of cash, don’t worry – all you really need is a swimsuit, goggles, bike, cycling shoes

the course to check it out.The Day BeforeSIGN INOnce you’ve registered and collected your race numbers (usually one or two for you, plus numbered stickers for your bike, front of your helmet and kit bag), ask the officials any questions and find out

Q I’m fortunate enough to spend a lot of my time working, and therefore running, in hot and humid countries. Recently though I’ve noticed that I appear to be losing excessive amounts of salt (evidenced by stains on kit/trainers). I usually take

, I spent months training in cold, snowy conditions and experimenting with clothes, kit and shoes. I even stopped shaving two months before the trip so I’d have that rugged, polar-explorer look."John Bingham has written over 70 columns for Runner