Running to work (and home again) can help you maximise your training and keep your regime on track. But you'll need something to carry your keys, phone, shoes - maybe even your laptop.So we road-tested eight of the latest running backpacks to select
Becoming a better runner is about more than just running - you need to make your body fit for purpose through cross-training. And with gym memberships having bitten the dust at the first sign of the credit crunch, and winter having curled its frosty
Introducing our new weekly gear blog, packed with RW Gear Editor Kerry McCarthy's favourite running kit. We'll be updating the blog every Friday - just in time for a spot of weekend retail therapy on the RW Store!OMM Classic 25 (£60)Kerry says
Camelback Delaney Race Hydration Waist Pack (£25) Kerry says: Stay hydrated during your summer training runs and races with this hydration waist pack.The Camelbak Delaney Race Hydration Waist Pack is ideal for just about any distance. Its 24oz
Bodyglide Anti Blister and Chafing Stick (£12)Kerry says: Because when it comes to blisters, prevention is much better than cure. Blisters and roughness caused by chafing can be frustrating and painful - and this stick is compact enough to tote in a
SPI Belt - Reflective (£26.00)Kerry says: Need to carry your bits and pieces on the run but loathe the idea of toting a bum bag? This small elasticated waist-mounted belt could be the answer. It's small and discreet (depending on what you keep
Adidas Evil Eye Pro (£155)Kerry says: Stop squinting during your sunny summertime runs and protect your eyes with Adidas Evil Eye Pro S sunglasses.Many runners find it hard to find the right sunglasses - no-one wants bothersome slippage, sweat
Gore Women's Mythos Thermo Shirt (£55.00)Kerry says: This multi-functional piece of kit provides excellent value for money. It's warm (and soft and fleecy) enough to keep you warm during cold winter runs, but not so warm that you can't pair
hill workouts. Don't go overboard though: climbing a steep incline of 11 to 15 per cent is more of a strength-training workout than a running one.Target Heart Rate Heart-rate zone programs are ideal for recovery runs because they force you to maintain a
shoe with a combination of good support and midsole cushioning.Asics GT 2170Asics Gel 1170Asics Gel Kayano 18Adidas Response Stability 4Brooks Ravenna 3Brooks Vapor 10Saucony Progrid Guide 5Mizuno Wave Inspire 8Nike Lunar Eclipse+ 2New Balance 860V2
