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Best Thermal Tops
By Rob Spedding on 06/11/2004 08:29:56
You needn't feel deprived when you shun the warmth of indoors for a chilly, winter run... a quality base layer will warm you as well as a log fire
fabric next to the skin speeds up heat loss. As with summer kit, synthetic fibres predominate, but you’ll also notice the re-emergence of a natural fibre in our selection of the best winter base layers.Wooly Warmth…You rarely see sheep shiver. That
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RW Gilet Test
By Rob Spedding on 09/11/2005 16:01:55
It's the most versatile kit there is. RW tests gilets from Concurve, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, Puma and Sugoi
-brainer choose a gilet. We think these sleeveless tops are the most versatile pieces of kit you can buy and should be in every runner's wardrobe. A gilet will keep your torso dry and warm on all but the coldest, wettest runs and if the rain stops
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RW Best Heart Rate Monitors
By Rob Spedding on 06/11/2003 12:37:11
Personal, portable and practical... a heart rate monitor can revolutionise your training
count down sequentially, so you can use them to warm up, train and warm down.Can display fat burning as a percentage of the energy that you’re using. Contact: 01454 853573; www.sportstronic.comTimex Marathon Digital £59.99 Digital FM technology
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Best Kit Bargains
By Rob Spedding on 02/06/2005 16:27:23
Qualitative analysis... from the economical running gear to the expensive, we've investigated what you get for your money
-value running goodies that prove that running on a budget is easy. We've also rounded up some slightly pricier alternatives to our budget selections, as we know some of you like to really treat yourselves when it comes to kit. We haven't directly compared
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Best Off-Road Shoes
By Rob Spedding on 22/06/2005 19:41:13
The pavements are awash, and the fields submerged, so you'll need a pair of winter shoes to protect your feet. Or will you?
runners accept wet feet as par for the course, but pair up a mesh shoe with a quick-drying wool-mix sock. The cold water trapped between your skin and the sock actually warms up, so it isn't as bad as it sounds."Even the shoe companies seem to agree
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RW Insole Test
By Rob Spedding on 14/11/2005 14:57:56
RW tests insoles from Conformable, Noene, Sole Custom Footbeds, Montrail, Sof Sole, Sorbothane, Profoot and Superfeet
stability - and that’s when it could be worth investing in an off-the-shelf insole.Research at the University of Calgary found that army recruits who placed off-the-shelf insoles in their boots suffered up to 14 per cent fewer injuries to their feet, knees
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Products of the Year
By Rob Spedding on 23/12/2003 17:03:03
The indispensable products that no savvy runner of 2003 would have been seen without
. The plastic hard chest straps, which contain the all-important electrodes that pick up your heart beat, can be uncomfortable. By integrating the electrodes into a soft fabric, Polar’s new belt is a perfect solution, particularly for women.Contact: 01926 816177
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RW's Running Watches Test
By Rob Spedding on 08/07/2002 10:32:47
8 good running watches reviewed
different interval sessions by time or heart rate, and even include warm-ups and cool-downs.Pros Tons of info; intuitive to useCons Expensive; too much info for someTimex iControl Triathlon 30 and Ironman 50 £33-£48 (Men’s and ladies versions)Key feature
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