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

Finding the best running watch is a little like trying to decide on the best running shoe: it depends on who you are and what you want from it. If you never race, never do speedwork and prefer to run by feel rather than time or distance, then it's unlikely you'll need a watch tha...

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

with a podiatrist - you might benefit from custom-built orthotics. If, though, you feel that your trainers could do with a little extra padding, or that a touch more stability will clear up your little niggle, here are eight we’ve tried and tested

-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

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

Running on a British winter’s day can be a temperature-regulation lottery. If you look out of the window before a run and notice frost glistening on the lawn, it’s tempting to pull on several layers of your warmest kit. Be blinded by bright sunshine

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

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