The British autumn is often a tricky call kit-wise, too wet for T-shirts but still too warm for thick layers. So we took a selection of the best shower-resistant, lightweight jackets out for a test-run. They're not designed to stand up to really
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
looking forward to their next challenge.”And a big thankyou to Girls Run Too for supplying our marathon beginners with their kit!
can’t over-stuff it for extra capacity. Contact 01395 443789; www.ultimatedirection.comLowe Alpine Contour Runner– £45Like the Speedemon, the Contour Runner initially looks as if it’s going to be to cumbersome to run in. But it too becomes surprisingly
when running. The heart-rate strap adjusts easily and is perfectly comfortable, while the footpod clips easily to your laces with its presence undetectable once it’s on. In training the watch was easy to use. It stores 100 laps or up to seven hours
all toting their regulation red kit bags with running numbers duly affixed - there was an amazing sense of camaraderie as strangers discussed strategies and finish times while sipping their isotonic fluids and nibbling bananas.At the start we all made
you check out our guide to running your first marathon. It's packed with all the info, tips and advice you need to get kitted out and ready to go.If you're completely new to running, then our Get-Started Schedules will take you from zero to running
, then back to the gym and home to bed via the track.Many become so habituated to running kit that they develop disabling allergies to ordinary fabrics. One famous middle-distance runner was recently married in a Gore-Tex wedding gown with a veil of perforated
mode, the white LED delivers 50 lumens and extends 35m, making this a great bit of kit for biking, running and adventure racing. Info: www.lyon.co.ukHilly Reflective Gilet, £24.99Available in both men's and women's versions, this gilet is a great
Q. Why did you get into running?A. My dad was a marathon runner. He didn’t try to push me into running but when he noticed I had started jogging to keep fit he suggested I try some races. My first proper race was the Scottish National U15 cross
