round this, that is available on many units, is to set a lap distance, for example 1K, and have the unit display your average pace over the lap.7 I ran a 10-mile race, but the GPS said I had run 10.4 miles. Why?There are two reasons for this:You didn

. This shoe is so light on the foot it feels like a racing shoe, and yet it holds its own through different terrains – including a field of unnervingly sharp thistles – without letting the runner down. The ABZORB technology in the heel and forefoot gives

unexpected problems, best not to wear a new bra on race day!How long does a sports bra last?"After 30-40 washes most sports bras need replacing. As a rule of thumb you will need three new bras for every one pair of running shoes," says Messem. The technical

There are some pieces of running kit you simply wouldn’t dream of doing without. Shoes specifically designed for your particular foot type, technical T-shirts that keep you dry on even the hottest days, or a stopwatch that also tells you how hard

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

Discovering that you needed a motion control shoe was once like finding out that you had to wear braces on your teeth. In the long run, they would be good for you, but unlike, say, racing flats, they weren't exciting or fun to wear. They were a

stroller changes all that. As strollers become increasingly common on the streets – and even in races – runners are starting to realise what a liberating difference they can make. At £200-£350 they are expensive, but if it is within your price range you can