the front wheel slightly.Running with the hood folded minimises wind-resistance.Use the wrist leash when you run and the parking brake when you stop – all good strollers have them.Consider taking a puncture-repair kit and a small pump on long runs.Two useful

, especially when walking, but overall it was smooth and sturdy. Overall, this would be a solid investment for a home treadmill.Vision Fitness T9450, £1,500 Running area 51cm x 137cmMotor 2.5HP Top speed 12mphContact www.visionfitness.co.ukThis has a good

, running apparel hit the shelves of a leading supermarket, as well as an effective injury treatment sourced from a flightless bird. Here, then, is a purely subjective list of our favourite running products of 2003.Shoe Of The Year… Reebok Premier Road – £55

of support. The type you need will depend on your cup size and the type of exercise you do. Low-impact sports bras, used for stretching or walking, are often cut like a crop-top and are, on the whole, made from thinner material. High-impact bras (for running

present the shoes currently "in line" that we think top the bill.Best For Big SoftiesAdidas Supernova Cushion – £70Why it's the best If you think that wearing a running shoe should feel like walking barefoot across a sheepskin rug, then you

’re following a run/walk programme – set one to countdown from five minutes and the next from one minute. The lady’s Swift pictured is rather shiny, and the light that reflected off the face made it quite difficult to read.Adidas Climacool 10 – £55With the case

.Great for Long runs with a mix of trail and roadContact AdidasBerghaus Phobic Light, £65 Weight 297gNew to the trail running market, Berghaus has made a nice, lightweight shoe. The hydrophobic upper is open and breathable, and makes a good compromise

for its capacity to carry a lot. While comfortable to walk with, the pack slides from side to side when running quickly.Summary Tough, and suitable for moderate quantities of kit.How It Rated Comfort 7 Stability 5 Weight 7 Capacity 5 Extra Pockets 7 TOTAL

-compatible, top-of-the-range tools.Bion BN25 £59.99 Choose from five different pre-programmed activities: walking, aerobics, hiking, jogging and running. These help the monitor set upper and lower heart rate (HR) limits and count calories burned. Four target zones

run and the parking brake when you stop – all good strollers have them.Consider taking a puncture-repair kit and a small pump on long runs.Two useful extras you can fit yourself: a bell to let people know that you’re approaching, and a bike water