tendrils round our toes, now's the time to turn your living room, spare room or garage into an elite (but cost effective) training facility.Here's our pick of the best stay-at-home kit - so you never have to choose between a good workout and EastEnders.

Set aside a running wardrobe Or, if you're squeezed for space, a drawer or shelf. Use it strictly for your running kit. Organise it however you like. The point is, every run or trip to the gym won't turn into a house-wide scavenger hunt as you

It is said that 30 to 40 per cent of body heat is lost through the head, and in the warm summer months, that is a welcome fact when you are out on the run. However, come the winter, ice-bound ears and a frozen bonce are a danger. So here are three of the best winter warmers.Concu...

Here's a complete list of our Snow+Rock competition winners, along with their fantastic prizes. Spotted your name and want to get your mitts on the gear? Don't email us just yet - we've passed your details on to Snow+Rock and they'll contact you directly to arrange delivery of yo...

Wearing sunglasses while running won’t just make you look cool. Sunnies are as important as wearing sunscreen on your skin: UV rays from the sun can damage your eyes. All the sunglasses we tested offered UVA and UVB protection; UVC protection is rarer and, though the rays are mor...

It has been another great year for runners who like to shop. The past 12 months have seen, among other things, the convincing comeback of a faded shoe giant and the launch of a top-notch off-roader. It’s also seen cheap, but definitely not nasty, running apparel hit the shelves o...

Sports sunglasses are about more than just looking cool. It’s important to make sure you buy the pair with the right technical specification for you. We gave a thorough testing to some of the best glasses on the market right the way through the price spectrum to come up with a sh...

's running to or from the office, or taking your trainers out for a spin at lunchtime. We tested backpacks of all shapes and sizes to find the eight best to lug your life (and kit) around in.TESTING CRITERIA Comfort Did the straps dig in or melt

Lessbounce.com are offering 5 readers help in finding their ideal sports bra, plus the bra itself, for absolutely free! Just post a review (positive or negative) in the Clothing section of our Product Review area by midnight on Friday, December 29th, and we'll contact the 5 most ...

's nicely padded and breathable, and you can adjust how high you carry the pack without having the shoulder straps too tight. Contact www.haglofs.se adidas Techfit Backpack, £25 This is a good value daypack and holds plenty of kit, but is a bit