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How To Choose Summer Kit
By Alice Palmer on 01/06/2009 10:27:53
Keep your cool running in the heat
in the most unpredictable ‘great British summer’.We’re on hand with some easy tips to make sure your kit works hard from head to toe, keeping you cool this summer.HeadquartersYou lose a lot of body heat through the head, which might seem like good news
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Tested: Treadmills
By Sean Fishpool on 08/07/2002 11:17:34
11 treadmill reviews - from £800 to £3500 - plus all the buying advice you need
to perform better for a longer time. A good retailer will be able to advise you honestly, will allow you at least a 10-minute test-run on each machine (do bring the machines up to the maximum speed and incline you plan to use at home), and should offer
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Running Essentials
By Sean Fishpool and Alice Palmer on 16/02/2009 10:09:51
The 10 most important products a runner can own
GETTY IMAGESIf you’re just getting started, don’t be befuddled by terms like wicking, pronation or GPS. Get everything you need - not what the shop assistant wants to sell you – with our guide to key kit essentials.If you’ve been running for a
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How To Choose A Running Watch
By Sean Fishpool on 08/08/2002 10:42:37
Should you spend £30 or £130 on a running watch? And what's a countdown timer anyway? Here's all you need to know
in sophistication, and in truth, most aren’t so great. The classic version lets you set a single time and specify whether you want the timer to beep and repeat the countdown at the end of the first cycle; beep and stop; or beep and count upwards. Unless you plan
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Products of the Year
By Rob Spedding on 23/12/2003 17:03:03
The indispensable products that no savvy runner of 2003 would have been seen without
, the stuff flew off the shelves. And much to our surprise, the technical T-shirts, microfibre tights and fleece tops were actually rather good. Make a note in your diary, Aldi is planning another running specials week in February.Contact: 08705 134262; www
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Best Racing Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 15/06/2005 12:19:40
Just a few grams off your shoes can lead to serious improvements in your race times. Reach light speed in these 8 racing shoes
as it arose; and stuck to the perfect diet, yet you still might not make it to the finish.Let's assume all seems to go to plan, but you still miss your target time by a couple of seconds. Could you have done something differently? Well, swapping your everyday
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RW MP3 Player Test
By Runner's World on 11/05/2006 15:56:52
RW tests products from Philips, Advanced, MobiBlu, Apple, iRiver and Samsung
Himalayan ultra-marathon megamix, is one of life's irritations. Neither should happen if you run with a fully charged MobiBlu B153. The manufacturer proudly claims it will play for 153 hours. If you're planning to visit somewhere without electricity, then it
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RW Speed-and-Distance Monitor Test
By Runner's World on 15/01/2007 17:27:21
RW tests products from Polar, Nike, Garmin, Navman, Timex and Suunto
top-end SDM that doesn’t do more than measure how far and fast you’re running. Many incorporate heart-rate monitors (HRMs) and virtual coaches to help you analyse and plan your training to the last detail, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes
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Best of Product Reviews
By Runner's World on 31/05/2007 11:22:17
Prize-winning product reviews written by RW readers
within two to three minutes (though I do live in a more rural area and built up areas can be a bit longer wait). The PC software also allows you to either download a training plan (e.g. the RW marathon training schedule) onto the calendar or create your
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GPS: Your Questions Answered
By Skinny Old Geezer on 16/07/2007 17:11:06
Everything you need to know about GPS technology in a handy reference guide
to the satellites. 12 Can I use my runner’s GPS as a satnav in a car?Not really. Car satnav units contain both GPS and sophisticated mapping and route planning software. Runner’s GPS units lack the latter two essential items. Besides, you should keep your eyes
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