tracks your player can store depends on the file type used. Using an industry standard gauge of a four-minute track, an 8GB device would store: 4000 tracks in WMA  2000 tracks in MP3 2000 tracks in AAC  200 tracks in WAV

with enough storage for 1,000 songs. Better still, most of them are thin and light enough that, when strapped into a carrier like the Nathan iBand, you'll forget you're wearing one. Were we to advise you against running with an MP3 player anywhere other than

to music on a run? I ran my first marathon this year and took my MP3 player in case I started to feel low. Around the 16-mile point I did indeed feel pretty low, at which point I wore my iPod and feel it helped me with the final 10 miles – topcat455

on training, nutrition, motivation, race tactics and the secrets of the course itself. Here at RunnersWorld.co.uk we've been listening to our MP3 players, watching the increasing popularity of podcasts over the past few months

The Nike+ receiver fits into the bottom of a standard iPod NanoNike – along with Apple - have just put on a sprint in the race to make the sexiest running gadget yet. The ‘Nike+’ kit turns Apple’s sleek iPod Nano MP3 player into a speed and distance

.Contact www.1000mile.co.uk; 01923 242 233Sugoi Wired - £76Sugoi receives full marks for innovation with the Wired long-sleeved shirt. You pop your MP3 player into the pocket on the sleeve, strap it down with the elastic buckle, and then the headphone cable

Hitting your stride is not always easy, but here’s some good news: there’s a hidden saviour in your kit bag – your MP3 player. The most effective training tracks have strong rhythms and a tempo that matches exercise intensity. Our latest playlist

and works in Shropshire with his family. Have Your SayOK, so you’ve heard what our two journalists think - now we want to hear from you.Are you the sort who would rather commit to 10 extra hill reps than leave your MP3 player behind? Or maybe you prefer

www.u-banana.comWireless headphones with built-in MP3 player (PC and Mac compatible). The Ubanana is also waterproof and comes with five different sizes of ear plug. It has a 2GB memory which equates to 500 songs or 15 hours of play. The controls

struggle with the solitude and repetitive nature of swimming. Speedo's Aquabeat (£75.00, www.speedoaquabeat.com) is a waterproof MP3 player that both Mac and PC fans can use. It's extremely unlikely that you'll need its 500 tracks and nine hours of play