110% Juggler Knickers, £110Alison says: If, like me, you’re way too wimpy to plunge tired limbs into an ice bath after training, this new range of compression kit from 110% offers a great alternative.These wonderfully named Juggler Knickers come

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

. 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

triathletes like Chrissie Wellington, Helen Jenkins and Alistair Brownlee.As the race approaches, we’ll give you the skills you need to speed through transition and prepare meticulously for the big day. From the best brick sessions to time-saving kit

it again. I’m faster on the bike these days purely thanks to advances in technology: a more aerodynamic bike, tri bars, compression kit etc. Very few people have gone back 10, 15 or 20 years later and beaten their previous time, but I’m wiser as well

flinging on your running kit.Vila de Santa Pola Half-Marathon (January)2009 Date: tbcSanta Pola, south of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanc, is a traditional fishing town that has been attracting visitors since Roman times when fish were pickled and salted

the charity stands and kit retailers. The organising committee (which is the same as for the Zevenheuveneloop) is probably the most environmental friendly in the Netherlands.Race website: www.marikenloop.nl Dam to Damloop, September [Getty Images] Dam tot

for nine days, losing 13kg of weight before he was rescued.The compulsory kit list includes an anti-venom pump, distress flare and at least 2,000 calories of food per day.Runners are allowed to send one email a day. They're also allowed to receive emails

will stand out if you're simply wearing your running kit.Bottoms UpI began the race with a single aim: to have as much fun as possible, and if that meant running slowly and soaking up the wine and atmosphere, then so be it. I just had to run round within

goal might be to have his kit ready the night before a race, or knowing exactly what time he needs to register. We'll develop a routine that will include some relaxation techniques in case he becomes nervous and we will run through some 'what