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How To Choose Summer Kit
By Alice Palmer on 01/06/2009 10:27:53
Keep your cool running in the heat
in the most unpredictable ‘great British summer’.We’re on hand with some easy tips to make sure your kit works hard from head to toe, keeping you cool this summer.HeadquartersYou lose a lot of body heat through the head, which might seem like good news
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RW Test: Socks
By Runner's World on 26/04/2009 11:45:08
RW tests Under Armour Heatgear Lo Cut, Craft Run Pro Cool, 1000 Mile Ultimate performance socklet, Bridgedale Active Coolmax, Boosox Pro, Thorlo Experia
Here's what to look for:Wicking Opt for socks that contain some or all of Lycra, polyester, nylon or wool. These help wick sweat away, keeping the socks, and your feet, dry and comfortable and helping prevent blisters. Stitching Choose flat seams
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RW Test: Sports Briefs
By Runner's World on 26/04/2009 15:56:55
RW tests Jockey Sport Stretch Trunk, Thuasne Men's Sport Short, Sloggi Sports Short, Freya Active, Falke Women's Panties, Dorina D6901 Briefs
:Support Your briefs should hold everything firmly in place without being constricting. Wicking The more you sweat, the more likely you are to chafe, so opt for a fabric that moves moisture away from the body, such as polyester, elastane, nylon and Lycra
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RW Test: Sports Bras
By Runner's World on 26/04/2009 15:58:54
RW tests bras from Sportjock, Thuasne, AdiShe, Triumph, Freya Active, Champion, Shock Absorber, Enell and Anita
, and our tester could feel them as she ran. The double-layer fabric wicked sweat away well, even while the tester was wearing a backpack.How It Rated Fit 7 Comfort 7 Bounce 9 Wicking 9 TOTAL 32
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RW Three-Layer Systems Test
By Runner's World on 22/11/2007 12:36:05
RW test products from Crane Sports, Falke, Odlo, Puma, Ronhill and Sugoi
the arms for ventilation, and a zip pocket at the back. The jacket is waterproof, with a vent at the back to enhance wicking. The only minor irritation, as with the mid layer, was that the zip chafed the chin when fully closed. Not the lightest kit on test
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RW Test: Winter Gear
By on 24/11/2009 10:31:02
Don't let cold weather keep you indoors when there's a wealth of kit to keep you warm and dry, whatever the elements throw at you
It’s easy to find excuses not to run, without adding inclement weather to the list. Taking on the elements can help to make you psychologically tougher, so get yourself kitted out and get out there.We’ve tested the latest kit, from base layers
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RW Shorts Test
By Rob Spedding on 15/11/2005 10:50:37
Baggy, tight and tiny, we've got the right shorts for you
.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
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RW Thermal Top Test
By Runner's World on 02/11/2006 12:31:36
RW tests products from Patagonia, Sub Zero, Ronhill, Gore, The North Face and New Balance
Running on a British winter’s day can be a temperature-regulation lottery. If you look out of the window before a run and notice frost glistening on the lawn, it’s tempting to pull on several layers of your warmest kit. Be blinded by bright sunshine
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Mini Test: Hats
By Runner's World on 20/11/2005 11:33:02
RW tests products from Concurve, Hilly and The North Face
-Static fibre, an antibacterial (so it won't smell), thermodynamic and wicking yarn. The Hilly logo on the front is reflective, so you will be easily seen on dark nights. Contact www.hillyclothing.co.ukThe North Face Vector 2 Beanie – £25The North Face say
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How To Choose Winter Kit
By Runner's World on 02/11/2009 10:30:21
The secrets of staying warm and dry on the run
good rule of thumb to avoid overheating is to kit yourself out as if it were 10ºC warmer. Wind affects your body's ability to control its temperature by sweating, so wrap up warm on windy days. A buff will shield your face and keep you breathing
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