GEAR GUIDES

Gear Guides

Trail Running Kit List: How to Prepare for Going Off-Road
Trail Running Kit List: How to Prepare for Going Off-Road
Trail Running Kit List: How to Prepare for Going Off-Road

Run the Wild's Karin Voller breaks down everything you need to consider before you hit the trails.

Run Supported With Footbalance Custom Insoles
Run Supported With Footbalance Custom Insoles
Run Supported With Footbalance Custom Insoles

In running, maintaining an efficient gait has a substantial impact on your health and performance. FootBalance custom insoles can be tailored to you so that your gait is supported, and your run is made more enjoyable.

Why Trail Running Shoes Are Essential For Off-Road Success
Why Trail Running Shoes Are Essential For Off-Road Success
Why Trail Running Shoes Are Essential For Off-Road Success

Run the Wild's Karin Voller explains why road running shoes just won't cut it on the trails.

Top 8 Shoes for 2020
Top 8 Shoes for 2020
Top 8 Shoes for 2020

Discover the Runners Need team's top picks for footwear in 2020. 

On Running Gear Guide
On Running Gear Guide
On Running Gear Guide

Discover the range from On Running

Gait Analysis Explained
Gait Analysis Explained
Gait Analysis Explained

Here's how our expert staff put you in the right running shoe...

Plantronics: Running to the Beat
Plantronics: Running to the Beat
Plantronics: Running to the Beat

Looking for new heaphones? Take a look at our top picks from Plantronics to run to your own beat. 

How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You
How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You
How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You

With so many to choose from buying running shoes can be a daunting task but we're here to make it easy. Just follow our handy guide to find out what questions you need to be asking, and what it all means. 

HI VIS RUNNING GEAR: WHAT TO WEAR
HI VIS RUNNING GEAR: WHAT TO WEAR
HI VIS RUNNING GEAR: WHAT TO WEAR

Running in the winter months needn’t leave you feeling lost in the dark – take a look at our top picks for staying seen and safe on your winter runs.

Spring Trail Gear Guide
Spring Trail Gear Guide
Spring Trail Gear Guide

Get ready to hit the trails this spring with our gear guide

10 Safety Tips For Running in the Dark
10 Safety Tips For Running in the Dark
10 Safety Tips For Running in the Dark

While most of us would prefer to run during the day with the sun shining, busy schedules and limited daylight hours often mean running in the dark evenings or the low light of the morning.

Although it can seem a little daunting, don't let the dark stop you heading out; stay alert and follow these tips for staying safe while running at night. Remember, it you don't feel comfortable outside, there's always the treadmill instead. 

 

How to Choose the Best Foam Roller
How to Choose the Best Foam Roller
How to Choose the Best Foam Roller

If you’re a runner you’ve probably heard of a foam roller, most of us swear by them

It’s cost and time effective, doesn’t need much space, but it can hurt (which usually means you’re doing it right).

With so many to choose from, differing in size, shape, foam type, and cost, follow this guide on how to choose the best foam roller for you.

YOUR HALF MARATHON KIT LIST
YOUR HALF MARATHON KIT LIST
YOUR HALF MARATHON KIT LIST

Running your first half marathon is an exciting prospect. We’ve put together a Half Marathon kit list to help you get your race bag packed and reach that finish line. 

What to Wear Running in the Rain
What to Wear Running in the Rain
What to Wear Running in the Rain

Wet and rainy weather doesn’t have to mean retreating inside; you just need the right running gear. 

Overdressing is one of the most common mistakes runners make in the rain; wearing more layers will not keep you dry but wearing the right layers will.

So if you don't want to retreat to the treadmill, his is everything you need to know about staying cool and dry in the rain. 

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