're great for speed sessions, short races, steady runs and even marathon racing. In fact, find the right pair of performance trainers and you might just have found the running shoe for all occasions. Here are eight of the best.Adidas Climacool Rotterdam

, but it has more cushioning than most in this category.Swap and Save If you usually race in Reebok Premier Ultra swap to the Premier Lite and your marathon time could drop by up to 1 minute.Saucony Grid Swerve – £70Weight 290g With a big medial post and broad

. (Men's + Women's) Contact www.newline.dk; 01732 846 616Patagonia Ultra – £35Super-baggy, light, unlined trail shorts with loads of storage space. Two big pockets at the front are complemented by even bigger rear pockets and a smaller one on the side

Himalayan ultra-marathon megamix, is one of life's irritations. Neither should happen if you run with a fully charged MobiBlu B153. The manufacturer proudly claims it will play for 153 hours. If you're planning to visit somewhere without electricity, then it

There are some pieces of running kit you simply wouldn’t dream of doing without. Shoes specifically designed for your particular foot type, technical T-shirts that keep you dry on even the hottest days, or a stopwatch that also tells you how hard

’ve enlisted the advice of some top kit experts to give you the definitive answer to your queries in our Q+A guide to keeping your gear running.SHOESQ: How can I tell when it’s time to replace my shoes?A: It’s tough – your favourite pair of shoes might feel