/time/condition. To find the sports drink that helps you perform your best, try as many as you like. Be careful to run at your appropriate race pace, and to use each in weather conditions that simulate your most important races. After all, research is only valuable when
for anything but the car journey to a winter race. That's the traditional view on running jackets and it's one that manufacturers have slowly accepted and adapted to. The sleeveless gilet now offers a practical solution for those looking for an outer layer
litresWeight 575 gramsThe KIMM sack is regarded by those in the know as the most useful rucksack ever. Designed to carry all your gear during the two-day Karrimor International Mountain Marathon adventure race, this smaller version of the 35L classic
.Contact www.inov-8.com; 01388 526 500Merrell Overdrive £65Merrell's Overdrive is aimed less at extreme mud-plugging and more at all-day adventure racing. This means that it has a road-shoe style: a dual-density midsole that provides decent levels of cushioning
simple, lightweight sock, this is packed full of technology. The lightweight fabric provides a responsive yet supportive feel, making it a great performance sock. It’s also perfect for warm-weather running. Best for Short races and summer runs. Contact
Reducing your level of training to improve your race times might seem counter-intuitive but research exists to suggest that in fact, less can sometimes be more. This week’s reader is keen to put this theory into practice - can you help him strike
, then eventually started running slowly, while cycling or swimming most days. He dropped out of some key races, but knew that he should hold back. "I finally ran a race in November and then picked up the running to six days week for the London Marathon," he says
, they are not easily accessible while on the move. Good For Faster runners or medium (10- to 15-mile) runs. How It Rated Comfort/Stability 7 Functionality 7 Durability 8 Weight/Bulk 8 Added Extras 4 Nathan HPL O2O Race Vest, £35 Water Capacity 2L Contact
this side of Norfolk, there's no excuse to neglect hillwork. It's great for building your thigh muscles as well as your endurance, and will have you tackling those ‘undulating' races with ease. Warm up at a comfortable jog for 2-3 minutes
marathon or other endurance race. Carbohydrates are, after all, the top choice for fuel and the best energy source. "Runners should be taking in about 55 to 65 per cent of their calories in the form of carbohydrates,"says RW Nutrition Editor Anita Bean
