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Gear Pick of the Week: SPI Belt - Reflective
By Kerry McCarthy on 06/01/2012 10:00:00
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
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Gear Pick of the Week: Adidas Evil Eye Pro sunglasses
By Kerry McCarthy on 24/06/2011 14:47:04
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
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Gear Pick of the Week: Nike Free Run+ 3 Women's Running Shoes
By Kerry McCarthy on 25/05/2012 12:04:17
Nike Free Run+ 3 Women's Running Shoes (SS12), £80.00Kerry says: Research has shown (well, straw polls conducted at RW towers from time to time) that women are more concerned with the aesthetics of their running kit than men. While men need
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Gear Pick of the Week: Gore Women's Mythos Thermo Shirt
By Kerry McCarthy on 20/01/2012 10:33:10
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
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Gear Pick: Ogio bag
By TW on 26/03/2013 14:23:00
You swim, you run, you cycle and you workout at the gym: rather than packing multiple bags, why not just pack one? That’s the idea behind Ogio’s all in one range, ideal for triathletes.Originally a producer of high quality and innovative golfing
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30 Beginners' Kit Must-Haves
By Simon Griffiths on 04/05/2010 13:28:40
When it comes to gear, triathletes are spoilt for choice, and sometimes bewildered by it. But there are certain items you cannot do without
. That said, you still require the right gear to ensure you train and race effectively, safely and within the rules of the sport.But what exactly is the right kit? The answer depends, in part, on experience and aspiration. A first-timer aiming to complete a
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Gear Pick: Hey Jo Cassini Leggings
By Annie Rice on 21/01/2013 15:28:47
Annie says: Fashion and running doesn't always go hand-in-hand. Black lycra with the occasional splash of fluorescent colour can prove tiresome, and sometimes you feel the need for a bit of style in your workout wardrobe. This is where Hey Jo comes
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Survive Anything
By Heather Rodenbach on 11/03/2010 11:38:53
From overexcited dogs to flat tyres, here are some of our most inventive - some would say weird - reader tips
an ice pack that will conform to any body part, mix equal parts rubbing alcohol and water in a ziplock bag; store the bag in the freezer. It will become very cold but remain squishy." Lee Dixon"Be-prepared-for-anything ride-kit contents: ibuprofen, a £10
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Inspect A Gadget
By on 23/11/2009 12:26:28
With its three disciplines, triathlon lends itself to a bewildering number of high-tech bells and specialist whistles. But what do you really need?
as they start to run, their heart rate is up to 80 per cent of their maximum. It's useful to learn how to calculate heart-rate zones and react to the data. However, no one should rely too heavily on one piece of kit. It's worth falling back on rate of perceived
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How To Look After Your Bike
By Nicola Joyce on 24/11/2009 11:32:01
Look after your bike and it will look after you
and tighten.ChainCHECK: The cassette teeth should be even but, as time goes on, they will wear on one side, becoming hooked and pointy. This means the chain won't run smoothly over the teeth and you may find that you start jumping sprockets. To check your
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