's new Formotion products have been designed with movement in mind so these short tights are supportive, breathable in the right places and won't chafe. (Men's + Women's)Contact www.adidas.comNike Lightweight Running Short – £16Roomy, baggy shorts. Dri

. You may prefer to do a quick jog beforehand.I start running slowly, paying attention to how my muscles are feeling. Then, if I experience any tightness, I stop and do additional gentle stretching to that muscle group before continuing.Before more

easily. Though about as protective as tights get, it’s still breathable enough on milder winter days. It would also make a great cycling tight.Contact www.salomonrunning.comPeak Performance Flow Jacket, £85 You’ll brighten up any winter run

Need to save a sole in distress? Massaging your legs may soothe a sore plantar fascia - the band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot. "The plantar shares an attachment site with your calf muscles in the calcaneus [heel] bone," explains

Q Every time I run, my knee clicks loudly but painlessly. It’s annoying rather than painful. The noise comes from below and outside the kneecap. Is it, or the cartilage, damaged? I broke my kneecap when I was 12 – could this be a cause?A Your

’t reach those tight spots in the way you need them to.The grid roller allows for a more targeted approach into the really stubborn knots of muscles. It’s designed to mimic the act of a masseuses’ fingers. The varying sized zones act like different parts

Q I’ve been suffering from a very sore Achilles tendon and hamstring problems in my left leg for nearly a year. I can still run on it, but at the end of the day I can’t wait to jump in a warm bath because of the pain. Oddly, it gets worse if I stand

with fresh blood and oxygen, as well as giving more space for the discs, and relieving tension in the neck, shoulders and back.“   In other words, if you're feel battered and tight after pounding out long runs, your back is sore, your shoulders are stiff from

and tights to jackets, and also cast our eye over accessories and high-visibility kit to keep you seen – and safe – on your winter runs. Testing CriteriaWeather-proofing Did it keep out the wind and rain? Weight What was the weight-to-weather-proofing ratio

After a long run or race, your legs, back and shoulders can feel very tight. Practising a few simple restorative yoga poses can help you regain your range of motion, reduce the swelling in your legs and improve blood circulation to  help speed your