X-Socks Run Performance Socks (£11.50)Kerry says: Protect your Achilles tendon with these performance socks with heel and toe cushioning and support.With a specific sock for right and left foot, you'll have the benefit of a glove-like fit. The ankle
and moisture, it's no surprise that blisters are one of the most common running injuries. Before you ditch your trainers in despair, invest in a pair of these genius socks.The double-layer construction means that the friction is between the two layers rather
. That said, you still require the right gear to ensure you train and race effectively, safely and within the rules of the sport.But what exactly is the right kit? The answer depends, in part, on experience and aspiration. A first-timer aiming to complete a
) on a flat side of the rolled-up tube and your levers on the opposite side. Hold the lever side under the back of your saddle rails and loop the toe strap over the rails and around the inflator. Tighten the strap, pulling the tube and gear into the rails