In short:Concentrated energy gel, with 23g of carbohydrates. Comes in a variety of flavoursFlavours: Banana / citrus / orange / raspberry / summer fruits / Caribbean crush / green apple / chocolateTypical Ingredients:Glucose Syrup (89%w/w), water

In short:A complex-carbohydrate (steady-release) drink with electrolytesFlavours: Citrus / orange / tropical / summer fruits / neutralTypical Ingredients: Maltodextrin, (glucose polymer), electrolytes (trisodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium

In short:Hypotonic drink with High 5’s H.E.A.C (high electrolyte anti-cramp) formulation. Contains four parts carbohydrate to one part whey protein. The protein element means it’s better suited to long sessions of exerciseFlavours: Summer fruits

andrew guest: LIGHT BUT HARD ON FEET OVER 10K Strengths: cool in summer, picked up for £25 as older shoe. good for a short race. Weaknesses: cool in summer, picked up for £25 as older shoe. good for a short race. Overall: i would have been less

In short:Lower-price addition to Brooks’ stability range, using older S-257 foam and Hydroflow fluid for cushioning, rather than the newer MoGo material. Weight (M): 337g Contact: www.brooksrunning.co.uk Full Review: The Switch came in this summer

number of PB's last summer. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding! Stump: LIGHT AND FAST - JUST THE TICKET Strengths: They are very light and responsive and have a good heel fit. Low and very quick, they great to run in. Weaknesses: They are very

SHOE Strengths: Durable and not too expensive. Weaknesses: Durable and not too expensive. Overall: Great up to 300 miles and now a fantastic summer walking shoe!

distances. Overall: A good shoe for road work but not ideally suited for summer footpaths. The shoes are good for letting the feet breath maintaining comfort throughout the run. Well balanced in their support of the foot. Myles Coulson: COMFORTABLE, COOL

for the big day, as they are not that good. Won't buy again. Kaylen Strench: I hate these shoes. Strengths: no pros. Weaknesses: no pros. Overall: Im a highschool cross country runner, and bought these to do my summer training runs..I was reccomended them

. Especially in summer. Weaknesses: Dissolves quickly, easy to measure, relatively cheap and very easy on the stomach.I found it worth the effort for runs over 12 mile. Especially in summer. Overall: Great as a base for your hydration and nutrition strategy