The British autumn is often a tricky call kit-wise, too wet for T-shirts but still too warm for thick layers. So we took a selection of the best shower-resistant, lightweight jackets out for a test-run. They're not designed to stand up to really

line between using and abusing your muscles. The term shin splints generally relates to pain resulting from inflamed calf  muscles, tendons in the lower leg or the thin layer of tissue covering the tibia. It's a common injury for runners that can

trying again! Also, I generally wear extra layers of clothing when I've been feeling rough. I was told it's important to keep warm after a cold – can't remember why, though! – Simon RichardsRunning with flu can kill. There were several deaths a while back

– although they are Pirate yellow; a pair of oversized running shoes, large enough to cope with the extra socks required to keep my toes attached. Then for my legs and body, a three-stage layering system with a base of Merino wool and an outer windproof shell

's other visitors. A popular warm-up accompanied by Christmas songs precedes a flat race taking in several laps of the pretty park. Be warned, it can get pretty toasty in that Santa suit so wear light layers underneath - or customise your suit ahead

killer, and Tom jokes that setting up a turbo in a steam room in preparation is actually not a crazy idea. "It sounds silly but people actually do that and it's a good idea. You can turn up all the radiators in the house and put an extra layer of clothing

to the base of the blister with a sterilised needle. Apply gentle pressure to drain all the fluid, taking care not to remove the covering layer of skin. You should then treat the area as if it had broken open of its own accord. If the pain persists, or a

seconds' reaction time, which is the same distance as 23 family cars, and could mean the difference between life and death.Layer upIf you feel cold before you start, your muscles will also be cold, which can increase your chance of injury. "I wear lots

November is the time when committed runners come into their own. It’s colder, wetter and you’ll need more layers of Lycra than ever before, but runners looking for racing fun in November will find it often comes complete with a wicked sense of humour and a sting

-G; black/whiteThe Panache was the biggest seller on www.lessbounce.com in 2005, and our testers raved about it. It has a formidable appearance: it’s underwired (with "memory wire" that moulds to your body), double-layered with thick, though breathable