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Products of the Year
By Rob Spedding on 23/12/2003 17:03:03
The indispensable products that no savvy runner of 2003 would have been seen without
or snug-fitting wonders from Falke, you should refuse to run unless you’re safely ensconced in something other than shorts or tights.Contact: Lowe Alpine 01539 740840; www.lowealpine.com. Falke: 020 7493 8442; www.falke.comCost Cutter… Cranesports Running
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How To Choose Winter Kit
By Runner's World on 02/11/2009 10:30:21
The secrets of staying warm and dry on the run
good rule of thumb to avoid overheating is to kit yourself out as if it were 10ºC warmer. Wind affects your body's ability to control its temperature by sweating, so wrap up warm on windy days. A buff will shield your face and keep you breathing
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Best of Gear
By Runner's World on 15/08/2003 12:38:40
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Gear forum - plus RW gear test reports
?The Stick (massage) - is it any good?Wobble boardsAccessoriesRW TEST REPORT - Weird And Wonderful (Useful Additions) - Mar 03 Baby StrollersRW TEST REPORT - Baby Strollers - Jul 00 Backpacks for running - pt1Backpacks for running - pt2Backpacks for running
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Shoepaedia: Key Running Shoe Terms Explained
By Runner's World on 04/08/2009 12:21:46
In-depth explanations and diagrams to help you understand more about how running shoes are constructed
is reinforced with more durable material and moulded plastic that holds the foot in place. Here's how all the individual pieces of the upper determine how your running shoes feel on your feet.1. Laces Used to pull the upper around the arch. If you can feel your
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RW T-shirt Test
By Runner's World on 01/06/2006 17:22:43
RW tests products from Brooks, Concurve, Craft, Nike, Ronhill and Salomon
provides an olfactory assault as soon as the 2.6 million sweat glands in your skin start to work. In fact, you can wear the latest technical kit for several runs without creating a stink - great if you're concerned that too much washing powder is damaging
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How To Choose Summer Kit
By Alice Palmer on 01/06/2009 10:27:53
Keep your cool running in the heat
Getty Images Running in hot, humid weather can be tricky. You’ll be keen to keep cranking out the miles through the summer months, but it’s crucial to protect yourself from sunstroke, heat exhaustion and sunburn – a risk even
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Best Thermal Tops
By Rob Spedding on 06/11/2004 08:29:56
You needn't feel deprived when you shun the warmth of indoors for a chilly, winter run... a quality base layer will warm you as well as a log fire
with you. It also has effective reflective detailing on arms.Contact: 0800 056 1640; www.nike.com
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RW Test: Headphones
By Runner's World on 03/03/2009 11:22:01
RW Test Ultimate Ears Super-Fi 3, Ubanana, Mi-Sport, Koss KSC9 Sportclip, Sony MDR-AS20J Active Series, Klepsch Custom 2, Sennheiser PMX 80, Audio-Technica CK7
Durability 9 Sweatproof 4 Fit 3 Weight 4 TOTAL 26 Sony MDR-AS20J, £12.99 Contact www.advancedmp3players.co.uk The flexible one-size-fits-all ear-hugging design of these is a good idea that just doesn’t quite work. They stayed in place, but when running
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RW Three-Layer Systems Test
By Runner's World on 22/11/2007 12:36:05
RW test products from Crane Sports, Falke, Odlo, Puma, Ronhill and Sugoi
Layering running tops is the best way to stay comfortable in cold conditions and manufacturers are starting to offer three-in-one kit solutions. We test the best.Crane SportsIncludes Winter Running Jacket £12,L/S Running Top £6.99,Seamless Running
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RW Thermal Top Test
By Runner's World on 02/11/2006 12:31:36
RW tests products from Patagonia, Sub Zero, Ronhill, Gore, The North Face and New Balance
.patagonia.com Sub Zero Factor 1 Long Sleeve, £26, 172g A skin-tight, lightweight base layer that’s versatile enough to be worn in both warm and cool conditions. The polymide fabric wicks extremely well to keep you dry, and the ribbed fabric traps warm air next
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