:Support Your briefs should hold everything firmly in place without being constricting. Wicking The more you sweat, the more likely you are to chafe, so opt for a fabric that moves moisture away from the body, such as polyester, elastane, nylon and Lycra

in the most unpredictable ‘great British summer’.We’re on hand with some easy tips to make sure your kit works hard from head to toe, keeping you cool this summer.HeadquartersYou lose a lot of body heat through the head, which might seem like good news

good rule of thumb to avoid overheating is to kit yourself out as if it were 10ºC warmer. Wind  affects your body's ability to control its temperature by sweating, so wrap up warm on windy days. A buff will shield your face and keep you breathing

’ve enlisted the advice of some top kit experts to give you the definitive answer to your queries in our Q+A guide to keeping your gear running.SHOESQ: How can I tell when it’s time to replace my shoes?A: It’s tough – your favourite pair of shoes might feel

provides an olfactory assault as soon as the 2.6 million sweat glands in your skin start to work. In fact, you can wear the latest technical kit for several runs without creating a stink - great if you're concerned that too much washing powder is damaging

features such as a ClimaCool ventilation system for moisture transport, and removable foam sweat blockers which our tester found very effective. The lenses come in four colours (grey, orange, silver and clear) giving from 87 per cent to 9 per cent light

Layering running tops is the best way to stay comfortable in cold conditions and manufacturers are starting to offer three-in-one kit solutions. We test the best.Crane SportsIncludes Winter Running Jacket £12,L/S Running Top £6.99,Seamless Running

Here's what to look for:Wicking Opt for socks that contain some or all of Lycra, polyester, nylon or wool. These help wick sweat away, keeping the socks, and your feet, dry and comfortable and helping prevent blisters. Stitching Choose flat seams

GETTY IMAGESIf you’re just getting started, don’t be befuddled by terms like wicking, pronation or GPS. Get everything you need - not what the shop assistant wants to sell you – with our guide to key kit essentials.If you’ve been running for a

It’s easy to find excuses not to run, without adding inclement weather to the list. Taking on the elements can help to make you psychologically tougher, so get yourself kitted out and get out there.We’ve tested the latest kit, from base layers