to keep mud and water out, specialist trail shoes are designed to withstand all conditions. You’ll notice a lower heel designed to give your ankle more flexibility, and reduced cushioning, since trails are much softer than concrete.Clothing-wise, make sure

before they degrade, so make sure yours get a new lease of life.The Variety Club children’s charity has 3,000 shoe recycling sites throughout the UK, mostly in supermarket car parks and in some specialist shoe shops, such as Up & Running. Or help Nike

in chilly weather with a fleecy hat and gloves. And last but certainly not least, don't delay – get your gait analysed at a specialist running shop and make sure you're wearing the right trainers for your running style. Longer read: Kit Essentials Take

shoe-buying with patience and an open mind, to a specialist running shop. Unfortunately, just because you like the look of a shoe and it fits, it doesn't mean it's the right one for you. Arm yourself with an up-to-date RW Shoe Guide, then head to a good