Running accessories are more than just optional extras: they can make a real difference to your running performance, and make the experience much more enjoyable. Socks in particular are underrated, with many runners happily surviving with just a few

It might seem like gender isn't a big deal in the world of running. But even though men and women line up in the same races, with similar kit and an identical will to win, being a female runner can be a little different. Women have a different

Were the headphones sturdy or flimsy? Did they have to be handled with care or would they survive being dropped or manhandled on the run? Sweatproof Did the ear plugs let sweat in and was there any change in sound quality? Did the sweat cause any

behind him, including the five World Majors Marathons in 2008. Riel’s gearing up for the Gobi March – a tough 250K survival race through the Gobi Desert – but is putting this on hold to make sure he sees his RW pace group through under the magical sub-3

, though, are genuinely useful to runners. We’re not saying they’ll become as indispensable as your Nike Air Pegasus, but you never know.To help you survive a 125 degree inferno…Okay, even with global warming we don’t have too many Saharan days in the UK

-track sections thrown in.Asics Kingston Breakfast Run, April 1Filling up fastAsics 16 Mile Kingston Breakfast Run (Surrey, April 1) Despite the early start, more than 3,000 runners have already signed up for this flat, fast race run along the banks

in Runner's World was excellent - thanks guys.Angelina, 4:52Well it really was the race from hell. I passed out at mile 14 (how is it humanly possible to faint while moving?) and - a huge thanks to St John's - got going again only to throw up on 5 different

One Treadmill...48 Hours...12 Crazy Runners...495.76 miles...One new world record!If you finished FLM on Sunday, you probably thought it felt as though you’d been running towards the Mall for days. Well, spare a thought for nine nutty forumites

-prepared, having trained for six weeks. I used the Runner’s World emergency schedules which were excellent. But work pressures and a nasty cold cut into this last-minute attempt at training. I feared for my life as I stood at the back of pen nine at Blackheath! I

in the world), Tower Bridge (the noise was awesome) and of course the crowds of people all the way along the route. Having my name shouted out by complete strangers was such a buzz.My worst moment was between 21-24 miles when I thought I needed to walk a bit