in the sweltering summer sun. But if the sun’s beating down, covering up with the cap is actually the best way to avoid sunstroke and sunburn. Invest in a cap made from technical fabric that’ll wick sweat away, or grab an old baseball cap and make your own ‘cold

, while capital-based runners can also test their times in the Self Transcendence series in Battersea Park. 10K opportunities also abound, and those inspired by the Flora London Marathon can tread city streets in the Bupa London 10,000 and the Bupa Great

GETTY IMAGES At the start of a brand spanking new year, and in the terrifying knowledge that Brits put on an average of 5lbs (2kg) over the Christmas period (according to the British Dietetic Association), we've come up with these inspirational

.Expect to pay: £10-£300+ The next step: RW Test: Speed and Distance Monitors | GPS: Your Questions Answered3. A Technical T-ShirtWhy? Technical (or 'wicking') T-shirts move sweat away from your skin to the outer surface of the fabric, where it evaporates