Wearing sunglasses while running won’t just make you look cool. Sunnies are as important as wearing sunscreen on your skin: UV rays from the sun can damage your eyes. All the sunglasses we tested offered UVA and UVB protection; UVC protection

and too bulky for most runners, as well as for its limited range of Features , but if you just want a simple stopwatch and a watch that you can wear with your regular clothes, this model fits the bill. There's no memory and the most basic of lap counters

Some runners are suspicious of tights. Not only do they show off your womanly curves (or manly bulges), but they are perceived to keep you a bit too warm, so that heat exhaustion becomes more of a threat than at the height of summer

thorough testing according to the criteria belowTESTING CRITERIA Comfort/Stability Did the pack stay put on your back or did it move around? Did the pack provide good support or strain your back? Were the straps comfortable? Was there wicking on the back

’s no longer the only shade of sock out there. To help you sort out your sock drawer, and keep your feet from harm, we’ve tested 10 of the best.1000 Mile Ultimate Tactel Anklet – £9The double-layered construction means fabric rubs on fabric and not your skin

160g This thin, ultra-light long-sleeve uses a double-layer fabric to effectively trap body heat. Snug-fitting with flat seams to prevent chafing, it’s one of the best wicking tops on test.How cool? *** Contact www.thenorthface.comNew Balance Tech

jacket is one of the most versatile on test, with a loose fit and soft, wicking fabric. Brushed mesh inside the collar keeps it comfortable and, though it’s not as warm as some wind-blocking fabrics, it’s protective enough for wind and light rain

bladder, and there are deep mesh pockets at the side for drinks or snacks. There's also a fairly big reflective patch on the back, perfect for city commuters. Contact www.deuter.com Haglofs Intense Stamina Pack, £40 The most unusual pack on test

, and there are several key features you should look for when buying one. We took advantage of the less-than-clement English summertime weather to put the best models on the market to the test.TESTING CRITERIA Comfort Is it a close or baggy fit? Is the inner layer

are minimal to keep the weight down. The inside of the collar has a fleecy lining and overall it’s a light, comfortable jacket to run in, if less protective than some others on test.Contact www.ronhill.comSaucony Free Runner Jacket, £40 Weight 180gThis is a