for different training intensities.Smaller sized watch. Great for women, but numbers and information still easy to read.Contact: 01278 723355; www.idass.com Cardiosport Xtreme £109.99Programmable HR recovery.Interval timer can be set up for 20 intervals
particular training session. Most monitors let you set them in one-beat increments; others only five or 10. A few monitors can help to calculate zones for you. Most can be set to beep if you stray outside your zone, and some monitors let you set and switch
hill workouts. Don't go overboard though: climbing a steep incline of 11 to 15 per cent is more of a strength-training workout than a running one.Target Heart Rate Heart-rate zone programs are ideal for recovery runs because they force you to maintain a
Sports timepieces have come a long way since the digital stopwatches of the early 1980s. Top-of-the-range speed and distance models are not within everybody's price range, so what are the features you should look for in a mid-range version
no matter what run they're doing. Mild to moderate overpronators will find it a top multi-distance shoe, while heavier runners seeking a supportive shoe for shorter distances should also check it out.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comPuma Complete Heras
to pay: 40p (powder sachets) to £1.50 (ready-mixed) per 500ml Read more: A Quick Guide To Sports Drinks | Complete Guide to Hydration | Sports Drinks Reviews10. A Lightweight JacketWhy? A running jacket makes training in cold or wet weather easier
to sit too low (the straps aren’t adjustable) so the signal can take a while to settle down. Contact www.polar-uk.com; 01926 816 177; www.triumph-international.co.uk, 01793 720 232 Timex Ironman Ladies 30 Lap HRM – £80This is not really a women’s heart
Heart-rate monitors vary hugely in price and functionality. For less than £20 you can pick up an HRM that simply measures your pulse, while parting with £150+ will give you a monitor that will set training zones for you, tell you how many calories
yourself around £20 by buying the watch, pod and receiver on their own. To my mind, it is worth the extra moneyThe watch is a breeze to operate. As I opened the package and with my excitement surging I abandoned the manual and spent a useful 10 minutes
Set aside a running wardrobe Or, if you're squeezed for space, a drawer or shelf. Use it strictly for your running kit. Organise it however you like. The point is, every run or trip to the gym won't turn into a house-wide scavenger hunt as you