rare breed, but if you're near Blackburn, you're in luck. The Winter Warmer 10K starts at Witton Park and after a customary dash around the track, heads straight into the countryside on the roads. The next mile is uphill, but the views at the top

we did notice that it was warmer. But unlike the winter version of Nike's Air Pegasus, the 1080 H20 doesn't have an off-road outsole - it's just the same as the road version.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel 1070 (£65); Nike Air Span Triax (£65

When faced with winter, a triathlete generally makes one of three decisions about cycling: keep riding; move the bike inside to the turbo trainer; or shift emphasis to a different activity - Wii Fit, anyone? - until the warmer weather returns

of the best winter warmers.Concurve Scub Running Cap – £18With the rim of this hat curving down over the ears there is something faintly medieval about its look. It does, though, guarantee warm ears on frosty mornings. The hat uses Gore's Windstopper N2S

GETTY IMAGESKeeping warm and running strong through the winter is a case of doing – and wearing – the right thing at the right time. And it's not just the cold you'll need to contend with – winter running also means facing wind, rain and darker

How to get started "The winter months are for base training. When the weather is bad, just keep reminding yourself of this. It's always important to have goals to drive you through the tough times." - Michelle Dillon "Try to train with other

Winter can throw all kinds of nasty stuff at us – bone-chilling temperatures, umpteen new strains of flu and lots of gloomy, sunless days. Even fit, healthy runners need a little extra help at this time of year.Luckily, help is only as far away

If winter is the time of year for lengthy, plodding endurance sessions to keep your fitness ticking over, then summer is all about shorter bursts of energy and using the fairer conditions to hone your technique, sharpen speed and unleash your true

loss."Testers comments "A nice cut and overall comfort, but it did feel cooler than other tops at first. Although it became warmer during the run, it didn't feel as warm as the Ronhill top."Overall Although the tester felt the New Balance was the least

.There's no reason to grit your teeth and head out into the snow in shorts, though. Choose your running tights wisely, and they could see you through the changeable British winter: from lighter tights for sunny days, to fully weather-proof tights for anyone who