GETTY IMAGESKeeping warm and running strong through the winter is a case of doing – and wearing – the right thing at the right time. And it's not just the cold you'll need to contend with – winter running also means facing wind, rain and darker

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

.5°C cooler than the pre-run figure.Contact www.mizuno.co.uk; 01189 362 147Patagonia R.5 Top – £50Patagonia says "Fast-wicking, quick-drying base layer for moderate to cold temperatures."Tester comments "It was exceptionally comfortable with a soft

"I do a lot of running on dirt trails, so my shoes get very muddy. I tend to wash them every three months or so in the machine with minimal detergent on a gentle cold cycle, plus an 800rpm spin. So far they seem OK, but is there any risk of damage

It’s easy to find excuses not to run, without adding inclement weather to the list. Taking on the elements can help to make you psychologically tougher, so get yourself kitted out and get out there.We’ve tested the latest kit, from base layers

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

an extra from the Name Of The Rose, the Scub is best suited to running in extreme chill.Contact 0800 833 357Hilly X-Static Hat – £13Apart from keeping your head warm, a good hat should hold your ears in its comforting grasp. In the cold, the ears

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

-brainer choose a gilet. We think these sleeveless tops are the most versatile pieces of kit you can buy and should be in every runner's wardrobe. A gilet will keep your torso dry and warm on all but the coldest, wettest runs and if the rain stops

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