can pull it on over already-bulky winter kit.Contact www.brooksrunning.co.ukGore Magnitude Lady Jacket, £120 Weight 156gThe Windstopper material in this jacket has a papery feel but is flexible and breathable on the run. It can withstand prolonged

With so many heart-rate and speed-and-distance monitors on the market it’s easy to forget that you can still buy sports watches that don’t receive signals from space or warn you that you’re in imminent danger of cardiac arrest. And if you’re happy to run unencumbered by chest str...

Finding the best running watch is a little like trying to decide on the best running shoe: it depends on who you are and what you want from it. If you never race, never do speedwork and prefer to run by feel rather than time or distance, then it's unlikely you'll need a watch tha...

The ideal sports sunglasses combine aesthetics with functionality. We tested a selection of the best currently on the market right across the price spectrum. Testing CriteriaDurability Are the frames robust? Are the lenses scratch- and grease-resistant?Fit Do they sit properly bo...

How many types of sports bra are there?There are two. Encapsulated, where each breast is supported in its own cup; and compression, where the breasts are pressed close to the body. However, some bra manufacturers are now combining the two concepts by encapsulating the breasts in ...

As summer draws to a close – well, if you could call it summer – your early morning and late evening runs will start to get cooler, so you’ll need some in-between kit to see you through to hats-and-gloves weather. These long-sleeved tees are light

Training to music has come a long way since the days of portable cassette players, and choosing the right digital music player can be a minefield of technical terms. Learn your MP3 from your WMA and your AAC from your GB with our guide to the best portable music players on the ma...

Spring is well and truly here, along with the kind of beautiful weather that just calls out for new running shoes. Our Spring/Summer 2012 Shoe Guide includes a bumper crop of 34 new shoes, as well as reviews and technical information on each.The RW Shoe Lab tested the shoes for h...

Here's what to look for:Wicking Opt for socks that contain some or all of Lycra, polyester, nylon or wool. These help wick sweat away, keeping the socks, and your feet, dry and comfortable and helping prevent blisters. Stitching Choose flat seams or a seamless design in crucial ...

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