it for an adventure race – hip pockets are perfect for stashing gels and food.Contact 01539 740840; www.lowealpine.comSalomon Fastrack 200 – £35At 20 litres, the Fastrack 200 will provide ample packing space for most running commuters. You’ll have little trouble

's also an unlimited stopwatch memory, and everything can be downloaded onto your PC.Best for If you're planning to do a serious adventure race, then it's well worth considering this fantastic piece of kit. But most runners will never need most of the X6's

Saucony Progrid Hurricane 14K-Swiss Blade Max StableBrooks Trance 11PERFORMANCERecommended either for racing or, if you’re biomechanically efficient, for training. They have varying degrees of support and cushioning, but they’re generally lighter (most

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

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New Balance 900 – £70 Why it's the best Few of us can wear out-and-and-out racing shoes, we need padding and support. But that doesn't stop us wanting shoes that make us feel fast. With the excellent Nike Air Zoom Elite or Brooks Burn, that's exactly what

A long-sleeved jacket could be the most expensive and under-utilised piece of kit in your running wardrobe. If it's fully waterproof, it doesn't breathe. If it really breathes, it isn't waterproof. Even if it does a good job of both, it's too warm

, appalled by the price of petrol and desperate to squeeze in a run before a congested working day, a novice adventure racer looking for a resistance session or just an average runner who needs a flexible means of carrying kit to and from training

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

, 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