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

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

the foot. We say This has been a must-have sock for fell-runners and off-roaders for years. This upgraded version feels much more cushioned than its predecessors but what hasn’t changed is its duck-like ability to shed water. And it’s great value for money

the scent isn’t exactly Chanel No.5, the strong washing powder odour is far preferable to old cheese.Contact: Lockwoods 01926 339388 or Runners Need 020 7485 7869; www.runnersneed.co.ukTo kit you out for any adventure…This has to be the strangest running

.The winner will get the opportunity to see their design transformed from paper to product, and be among the first recipients of the new garments. Plus, they can expect runners across the country to be sporting their kit before the end of the year.Don’t worry

recovering straight away. It'll start working just 10 minutes after application, and give you two hours of its blissful cooling effect. Good for: avoiding time on the bench Pledgetags, from £3.99 www.pledgetodoit.com Help the runner in your

, an expanding, if still relatively niche, product category that up to now has been more popular with triathletes than runners. In its most basic form it's just a clip-fastened elastic waistband with a few bespoke hoops that hold the gels handily in place and a

for runners with medium arches.We say The Ped is built on Brook’s Universal Platform, which seamlessly connects the foot in motion to the shoe in motion, staying in place to help prevent blisters. From tester feedback it’s hard to disagree, with the sock

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...