was around the Lewa airstrip, a barren, desolate but completely flat loop, with sand paths through the scrub. This made way to lush green grasses and the shade of trees in the final 500m. The finish line crowds were as tightly packed as at London

in a backpack with pants and socks, plus a clean T-shirt to change into on the train and use in evening. I use a shower at work, but would go down the sink/wet wipes route otherwise. – ebenezerRun home insteadWhy not just take your running shorts/tights

LikeAWalrusI'm female but I've always had men's runners, because I have wide feet and women's runners always felt too tight. I also always go to a specialist running shop. They told me that they judge by fit and your specific needs, regardless of whether its a men

Dr Roger Henderson, a GP and marathon runner. Henderson does issue one warning: "Male marathon runners do not appear to have reduced sperm counts, although exercise that consistently heats the testicles, or which requires very tight-fitting shorts

know it’s there. But if you overtrain and understretch, the piriformis can become so tight that it’ll restrict leg movement and irritate the sciatic nerve (the largest nerve in the body, responsible for motor and sensory function in the legs).Some older

and comfort Is the shoe snug, tight or loose? How does it feel around the heel, toes and across the top of the toe box? Grip Does it do what it is supposed to? Is it a 'multi-tasker' or suitable only for one sort of terrain? Price Value for money Weight

sizes before you find the perfect fit. "First of all, ensure that the back band is at the same level all the way round. If it rides up, then it's too big," suggests Nolan. Your sports bra should fit snugly, but not be so tight that you can't breathe

, but the pack falls away slightly from the upper back unless the chest straps are very tight. There are no interior pockets, but two zipped compartments on the waist. Summary For long commutes and those with a small frame. How It Rated Comfort 8 Stability 7

this slowly as your flexibility increases. When you've finished your session and cooled down, don't just stop. A few minutes' stretching will reap huge benefits, preventing tight muscles, reducing the symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS

-resistant?Fit Do they sit properly both on your face and on top of your head without being either too loose or too tight? Do they cover the whole range of vision?Comfort Are they comfortable on the bridge of the nose, across the cheeks and at the sides of the head