by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. So, Runner’s World has tested a raft of makes, sizes and styles of sports bras to see just how manufacturers are responding to the increasing demand for high-performance kit that can make you feel good about yourself, and your

Let’s face it: not all running shoes are known for their looks. For most of us, running shoes are about function, not fashion.But our editors were curious to see who would win if we asked you to vote for the best-looking running shoe. To come up

Stay on your feet no matter what the British climate brings - we've tested five treadmills help you find your perfect winter running companion.Three keys to treadmill trainingGo fastA good rule of thumb for setting the pace and length of speedwork

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the front wheel slightly.Running with the hood folded minimises wind-resistance.Use the wrist leash when you run and the parking brake when you stop – all good strollers have them.Consider taking a puncture-repair kit and a small pump on long runs.Two useful

If you'd rather listen to Beethoven than Beyoncé when you use the treadmill in the gym, or prefer Travis to traffic when you're training outside, then these three products will make running with an MP3 player easy. (By the way, while Travis

If you want to know exactly how far, and fast, you've run, then a speed-and-distance monitoring (SDM) watch is an essential piece of kit. Timex, Garmin and Navman produce SDMs that use satellites to trace your steps. They're pretty good, but if you

Some people love gritting their teeth and running outside in the elements, be it gales, rain, hail or snow. There really is no need. They could avoid the inclemency for a small investment in a home treadmill. Domestic machines now offer you just

Nike has promised its new Nike+ SportWatch GPS will be a "game changer". Runner's World couldn't turn down the opportunity to take the watch for a test run to see whether it lived up to the hype. We know it looks good, but does its functionality

provides an olfactory assault as soon as the 2.6 million sweat glands in your skin start to work. In fact, you can wear the latest technical kit for several runs without creating a stink - great if you're concerned that too much washing powder is damaging