. Another energy bar for runners who want something that tastes like a sweet.Contact Boots stores nationwideHigh Five Energy Bar – £1.10Weight 65g; Calories 211; Carbs 48.7g; Protein 2g; Fat 0.9g; Fibre 3.1g.Main Ingredients Mixed dried fruits, oats

.Contact www.sidas.com; 01539 725 817Noene High Tech Soles No2 - £17At just two millimetres thick, the Noene is the slimmest footbed on test but the firm claims it will absorb 94 per cent of the shock from heelstrike. (The material was originally used to soak

-Fit fabric is highly water-resistant and of the three convertible jackets on test, the Nike offers the best seal around the arm zips.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comBrooks Nightlife Vest - £45The Nightlife Vest is perfect for cold and damp autumn runs

.brooksrunning.co.uk; 01903 817 0009Insport Medley CMX – £20Very light, longer-length shorts. The inner-brief wicks away moisture and, thanks to X-Static silver thread, inhibits odour. (Women's). Contact www.insport.com; 01827 383 200adidas Supernova Short Tight – £35Adidas

for the tiny-fingered. Pros Big digits; good looking; great valueCons Small buttons; cloth strap ContactsAdidas; 0161-419 2500Nike; 0800-056 1640Polar; 01926 310 330Timex; 020 8326 6900

.Contact www.nike.comNike Triax Swift – £80Simple and intuitive to use, the Triax Swift is perfect for marathons thanks to its 27-lap memory – a split for every mile – and the last 0.2. The Swift also has three countdown timers, which could be useful if you

Synergy OriginalPrice: £2.Weight: (100g).Calories per bar (410kcal), carbs (59g/59%), protein (15.2g/16%), fat (12.6g/13%), fibre (n/a). Main ingredients: Syrup, rolled oats, whey protein, fruit.Taste Test: Very high protein content, so better as a recovery bar

and responsive, yet supportive enough for moderate overpronators, and perfect for long slow runs, short slow runs and, eventually, tempo-sessions and even marathons. And at £60 they represent excellent value for money.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comBest All

heart rate that you're aiming for (eg 60 per cent for an easy run would be 150 x 0.60 = 90), and add it to your resting heart rate: 90 + 56 = 146. The final figure is your working heart rate. Sample Sessions: 60% Recovery run - this will feel slow

of the midsole. Extra support is found in the upper, too, as the laces are thread through the Asics logo to grip the midfoot. If you're a severe overpronator, or over 15-stone, the Koji should definitely be on your test-run list.Contact 01925 241041; www