enjoys running in gale-force wind and non-stop rain, there are tights for every eventuality.Asics Women's 3000 series Wintertight Loneliness – £32.50These are definitely cold-weather kit. Asics' Duotech fabric is exceptionally warm, and even with lighter

Performance-BoostingOrca 1/2 TightsPrice £45 Contact orca.comReaching just above the knee, the Orca 1/2 Tights target the major muscle groups of the upper leg - particularly the quads and up through the glutes (backside) - and work hard to keep

'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

Don’t let the wind break you – get kitted out in this gale-proof gear and run through all the seasonsSalomon Sonic Skin Jacket, £140 At first glance, this top-end jacket doesn’t appear comfortable, with a boxy look and quite stiff material. Once on

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

If uncomfortable experience has convinced you that damp, cold feet and sopping wet shoes are part and parcel of winter running in the UK then there's a good chance that you've been tempted to try one of the many new shoes designed to keep

's nicely padded and breathable, and you can adjust how high you carry the pack without having the shoulder straps too tight. Contact www.haglofs.se adidas Techfit Backpack, £25 This is a good value daypack and holds plenty of kit, but is a bit

more, check out our Gear section. You could even submit a review of your own...1. Panache Hi-Impact bra - £31.99 (ChristmasTips(CT))In Short: The best bit of running kit I have bought.Strengths: Comfy straps, no chafing, excellent, no-bounce support

of many common running-related ailments from the comfort of your home. Massage is an excellent way of easing slight aches and loosening tight muscles. The Togu Body Roll (£12.99) lets you do it yourself, as you can roll it over tender thighs and sore

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