patterns in your training can help identify mistakes too: do you set off too fast and tire quickly? Just how steep was that hill? There’s a huge variety of kit available, from add-ons for mobile phones and iPods, to powerful wrist units with footpods
?Chronograph and interval timer You should at least be able to time the total length of your run and keep a tab on individual lap times if you're interval training.Log You don't always have time to review your data straight after training so your watch should be able
running time, pace and distance on the iPod screen, and scroll through the history of your past runs. You can also log your runs automatically on Nike’s free training log website – nikeplus.com – whenever you plug your iPod back into your computer. More
will take over if the signal cuts out under heavy tree cover or if you want to train indoors.Heart rate-monitor compatibilityTap screen for activating the backlight and setting lapsDisplays run history using data from past runs
Head torches - any ideas?Running log software - any tips?Training logs - PC and paper SPORTS NUTRITIONRW TEST REPORT - Behind The Bars (17 Energy Bars) - Apr 03 ACCESSORIESInjury/strengtheningNose strips - do they work?Powerbreathe - anyone tried one
It’s easy to understand why so many of you ask us for advice about choosing a treadmill. Next to good shoes, a treadmill may be a runner’s best friend. You can do practically anything your training demands – hills, intervals, tempo, long distance
bright colours. Good for: motivational mantras Nab Fitness Diary, £5.99 www.nabfitnessdiaries.co.ukYou'll have no excuse to stray from the grand plan with this paper training log – it'll fit in your gym bag and is simple to use if fancy online logs
of it's weaknesses, the RS800SD is a serious bit of kit that will definitely help your training. You can keep it simple and just use a basic mode to record your run data. Or if you are prepared to put in the effort, create customised heart rate training
If you want to know exactly how far, and fast, you've run, then a speed-and-distance monitoring (SDM) watch is an essential piece of kit. Timex, Garmin and Navman produce SDMs that use satellites to trace your steps. They're pretty good, but if you
, where it can be converted into graphs, tables and even a training log.Allows you to program five separate key work-outs with specific HR zones.Predicts your maximum HR, VO2 max and counts calories burned.Contact: 01926 816166; www.polar-uk.comPolar M51
