, and some are made from a sticky rubber for grip on wet Tarmac.The North Face Ultra Gore-Tex XCR – £90What is it? Wet-proofed version of The North Face's excellent long-distance trail shoe, the Ultra 102.It's weatherproof because… there's a Gore-Tex XCR
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
for someone with average control problems, but with a tendency to crush shoes.Contact 0800 056 1640; www.nike.comPuma Complete Peerless – £65Weight 362g Motion controlled by Plastic medial post, fabric wrap, straight last, midfoot shank, external plastic heel
.brooksrunning.co.uk; 01903 817 0009Insport Medley CMX – £20Very light, longer-length shorts. The inner-brief wicks away moisture and, thanks to X-Static silver thread, inhibits odour. (Women's). Contact www.insport.com; 01827 383 200adidas Supernova Short Tight – £35Adidas
Competition, it's a very stable racing shoe. It also provides plenty of cushioning, so over the marathon distance, moderate overpronators aiming to run anywhere from 2:30 to 3:00 should find enough support from the Supernova.Swap and Save If you usually race
.Contact www.sidas.com; 01539 725 817Noene High Tech Soles No2 - £17At just two millimetres thick, the Noene is the slimmest footbed on test but the firm claims it will absorb 94 per cent of the shock from heelstrike. (The material was originally used to soak
that Joe put together for me was bang on,” he says. “On the day of the race everything went perfectly. From the gun to the line I ran 3:13:45. I’m positive that it wouldn’t have gone as well without Joe’s advice.”The Partner - Rob WattsRunner for 11 years
in advance, you can never be too prepared for a race.Neil TillottTHE SHIRT New York City Marathon, 2000I ran my first marathon at London in April 1999, and so for 2000 I decided to tackle two 26.2-milers in a year. (I was 19, so it seemed like a really good
. Another energy bar for runners who want something that tastes like a sweet.Contact Boots stores nationwideHigh Five Energy Bar – £1.10Weight 65g; Calories 211; Carbs 48.7g; Protein 2g; Fat 0.9g; Fibre 3.1g.Main Ingredients Mixed dried fruits, oats
