Drinking during most races is pretty simple. Race organisers thoughtfully set up trestle tables with cups, and kindly volunteers hand out energy drinks, water or weak orange squash to parched competitors. Sadly, unless your friends and family are as fanatical about your running a...

A baby stroller could be the most liberating purchase you’ll make as a new parent. They allow you to train when the fancy takes you, and children usually love them.Using them is a little harder than normal running, sure, but much better than missing a run. You can run with babies...

Finding the right wetsuit for you is vital. There are a number of things to bear in mind when you're making your choice but, in the end, the key to the ideal wetsuit for you is fit. If it doesn't fit well, you won't perform at your best. Simple as that.The suit should feel very s...

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the times are last year's men's and women's winning timesIf we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.Not surprisingly a clear winner here, but a competitive battle for the next couple of places, with R...

Ultimate Direction Speedemon 2300 – £89.99A pack for the runner with a long commute who needs to take lots of gear to work. The Speedemon has a 35-litre capacity – so you could conceivably pack a shock-proof laptop – and also comes with a three-litre drinks bladder. The pack look...

A Top Ten Andy Richardson[not on front page]Fort Of The DayCan May's Sandal Castle 10K battle its way into the RW Top 100 UK Races?:--In its four-year history, the Sandal Castle 10K has become one of the fastest growing races in the North. Organiser Brian Williamson’s target is ...

Many running shorts come with webbing to act as built-in underwear – but these can chafe or, for men, may not provide enough support. Wearing sports briefs under your shorts can make your running more comfortable. Here's what to look for:Support Your briefs should hold everythin...

The numbers in brackets are last year's position; the next figure is the race's overall score out of 1000.If we've been given an event's details, you'll find it in the Race Diary.The UK Top 100, 2001 1 London Marathon (1) 894 2 Great North Run (2) 829 3 Bristol 1/2M (7) 805 4 Flo...

How many types of sports bra are there?There are two. Encapsulated, where each breast is supported in its own cup; and compression, where the breasts are pressed close to the body. However, some bra manufacturers are now combining the two concepts by encapsulating the breasts in ...

Here's what to look for:Wicking Opt for socks that contain some or all of Lycra, polyester, nylon or wool. These help wick sweat away, keeping the socks, and your feet, dry and comfortable and helping prevent blisters. Stitching Choose flat seams or a seamless design in crucial ...