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RW Long-Sleeved T-Shirt Test
By Runner's World on 03/08/2007 10:48:01
RW tests products from New Balance, Nike, Ronhill, The North Face, Puma and Salomon
of stitches, so you’ll hardly know they’re there. Stretchy Dri-fit material gives a good fit and wicks well, but the close weave and the high, unseamed neck mean it will also keep you warm on cool mornings. Reflective flashes at the sides and back are useful
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RW Windproof Kit Test
By Runner's World on 13/01/2008 19:56:26
RW tests products from Salomon, Peak Performance, Asics, Ronhill, New Balance, adidas and Nike
commented that it didn’t wick as well as might be hoped, but it performed very well on really cold days. Its slim fit and good looks should win admirers.Contact www.asics.co.ukRonhill Aspiration Windlite Gilet, £30 This very light gilet, made from Ronhill
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RW Test: Lightweight Jackets
By Runner's World on 30/09/2008 08:25:20
RW tests jackets from Brooks, Craft, adidas, New Balance, Hilly, Gore, Salomon and Sugoi
soft or scratchy? Is sweat wicked away or does it stick to you? Waterproof Does the jacket withstand all levels of rain or does it leak after a certain point? (NB: Not all of the jackets are claimed to be 100 per cent waterproof
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Burning Feet: Four Cool Down Tips
By Marianne McGinnis on 29/10/2010 13:15:03
Follow these four simple steps to take the pressure off swollen, burning feet on long bike rides.
Choose socks made of high-tech fibres, such as Coolmax, which wick away sweat, and don't buy a pair right off the rack - try them on with your cycling shoes first.
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RW Wool-Based Sock Test
By Runner's World on 07/11/2006 16:36:47
RW tests socks from Smartwool, Bridgedale, Hilly, LewisKit, Ron Hill and Sugoi
, it’s an expanding segment. Wool is increasingly recognised as a natural fabric with a multi-functional technical story.You probably think of comfort and warmth when you think of wool, but it also offers excellent anti-odour properties, wicks moisture
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RW Sports Bra Test
By Runner's World on 20/07/2006 16:02:15
RW tests bras from Sportjock, Thuasne, Royce, Dans-Ez, Panache, Scock Absorber, AA, Moving Comfort, Enell
on and off, is rigid enough to hold the bust still over a run, wicks well, thanks to its CoolMax lining, and dries quickly. The only downside is that for shorter women, the support band at the bottom could sit too far down the chest, giving a less stable fit
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Mini Test: MP3 Carriers
By Runner's World on 15/11/2005 11:42:06
RW tests products from M-Pac, Nathan and Sugoi
MP3 player is a more compact model, an elastic loop inside the holder and neoprene flap will hold it in place. On the run, the iBand - which, like the M-Pac, you wear on your arm - kept MP3 players secure and the Coolmax backing wicked away moisture
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Extended Play: How to build a compelling playlist
By Jeff Pearlman on 12/06/2008 14:24:37
Pick the right tunes to keep you running stronger for longer
and has a fearless attitude in either its lyrics or its aggressive beat.Skip Tunes with BPMs higher than 165. The rapid-fire rhythms can get mind-numbing after a while, so use them sparingly.Weathering a Tough StretchWhether it's a steep hill or a wicked
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Cold Comfort
By Anna Downing on 10/11/2008 11:49:13
Keep up summer's good intentions with our beginner's guide to dealing with winter's obstacles
to do it again. I start my run freezing cold but then get hot and sweaty, so I find it hard to know what to wearRule number one: never wear cotton. It retains sweat and will make you freeze. Wear layers – one to wick sweat away, another (if it's very
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Where It Hurts
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 12:00:52
Ten ways a runner can feel the burn - and then deal with it
. Cure Try preventive taping, or lube problem areas and keep feet dry. Wear socks made of moisture-wicking material, or thin, double-layer socks.
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