Running on a British winter’s day can be a temperature-regulation lottery. If you look out of the window before a run and notice frost glistening on the lawn, it’s tempting to pull on several layers of your warmest kit. Be blinded by bright sunshine

’ll notice that the fabrics used in most of these base layers are surprisingly similar to those used in summer kit. Whatever the temperature, you need kit made of lightweight material that wicks, that is, draws moisture away from the skin. In winter, wet

by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. So, Runner’s World has tested a raft of makes, sizes and styles of sports bras to see just how manufacturers are responding to the increasing demand for high-performance kit that can make you feel good about yourself, and your

With Usain Bolt looking to smash his own 100m world record the year 2012 truly is the Year of Speed. Now Puma is giving you the chance to get Faas and furious.Puma is giving you the chance to prove your pace in the Bolt Speed Test. At venues around the country, you’ll get the cha...

The British autumn is often a tricky call kit-wise, too wet for T-shirts but still too warm for thick layers. So we took a selection of the best shower-resistant, lightweight jackets out for a test-run. They're not designed to stand up to really

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gauges taped to their arms and chests as they ran on a treadmill to show whether the tops really did stop them becoming chilly. As they ran, Dr Caroline Sunderland, a sports scientist, quizzed them on how they felt the tops were performing, and took a

As summer draws to a close – well, if you could call it summer – your early morning and late evening runs will start to get cooler, so you’ll need some in-between kit to see you through to hats-and-gloves weather. These long-sleeved tees are light

Don’t let the wind break you – get kitted out in this gale-proof gear and run through all the seasonsSalomon Sonic Skin Jacket, £140 At first glance, this top-end jacket doesn’t appear comfortable, with a boxy look and quite stiff material. Once on

more, check out our Gear section. You could even submit a review of your own...1. Panache Hi-Impact bra - £31.99 (ChristmasTips(CT))In Short: The best bit of running kit I have bought.Strengths: Comfy straps, no chafing, excellent, no-bounce support