is generally considered to be the best choice of GPS for runners and its top-end Forerunner 305 shows why. An SDM with HRM, the 305’s many useful features include a virtual training partner and mapping function; you can also download RW’s marathon schedules

, taking just a couple of minutes to locate and hold reception.The Garmin 305 was such a successful piece of kit, it was hard to see how it could be improved on, but the 405 seems to have the edge in every respect. Release date: End of AprilPrice: RRP

.ortlieb.comTo help Lincolnshire’s hill runners…Hillwork is a staple of many a runner’s schedule. It builds strength, stamina and speed. But not everyone has the perfect incline just outside the back door. If that’s you, you can still benefit from some ‘resistance

There’s a reason why, at one of Britain’s most popular nudist runs, women are still allowed to wear a sports bra. It’s not to spare their modesty, or save fellow runners from any unsightly wobbles: it’s because wearing a sports bra is at least

(JBSurrey)In Short: A must have for the serious runner!Strengths:Comfortable and simple design, very accurate data, instantaneous downloading and the ablilty to not only display your runs on a map or Google Earth but to analyse your performance in depth