-Fit fabric is highly water-resistant and of the three convertible jackets on test, the Nike offers the best seal around the arm zips.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comBrooks Nightlife Vest - £45The Nightlife Vest is perfect for cold and damp autumn runs
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
) cooler with icy water, you attach it to the bandage you wear around your sore joint. This fills up with the cold liquid, and provides a double whammy of ice and compression. Contact 0800 169 7735; www.aircast.co.ukA basic Firstaid4sport endurance events
, basically, winter is cold. Don’t let that put you off. Pull on one of the base layers tested here, and you’ll barely notice the chill in the air. We generate a lot of heat when we run – about the same wattage as a one-bar electric fire – no matter what
and race at," says Gardener. "For instance I know that if I run a marathon at 145bpm, I won't be slowing down at the end or that 156 will result in a decent 10K." Julie-Anne Ryan is another runner who discovered that her running improved after she purchased
www.casio.co.uk; 020 8208 7813Casio STR-210 – £50The Casio STR-210 could be the watch for you if the thought of spending more than £100 on a distance monitor brings you out in a cold sweat. As well as a stopwatch with a useful 60-lap memory, the STR
.Contact: 0800 305050; www.reebok.co.ukGreat Supporters… Sport Specific Underwear – from £11 It’s probably not something a real man should be shouting about, but we just love the support and comfort of running pants. Be they seamless beauties from Lowe Alpine
. She completed her 2004 marathon, before she'd trained with an HRM, in 4:05. One year later she'd improved to 3:47, now boasts a best of 3:31 and is aiming to run under 3:15 at the Abingdon Marathon in Oxfordshire this October. "I've graduated from base
water will be warmed in the woolly fibres.Best for Wet and cold winter trail and fell runs. A great sock for cross-country runners.Contact 01625 582130; www.runningbear.co.ukSplash out on the…X-Sock Sky RunPrice £10 per pairWhat is it? Probably one
. Another energy bar for runners who want something that tastes like a sweet.Contact Boots stores nationwideHigh Five Energy Bar – £1.10Weight 65g; Calories 211; Carbs 48.7g; Protein 2g; Fat 0.9g; Fibre 3.1g.Main Ingredients Mixed dried fruits, oats
