GEAR GUIDES

Gear Guides

A Beginner's Guide to Running Spikes
A Beginner's Guide to Running Spikes
A Beginner's Guide to Running Spikes

From choosing the right type to pin length and fit - here's everything you need to know to buy the right pair of spikes for you. 

The Ultimate Autumn Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Autumn Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Autumn Running Gear Guide

With worries about visibility and slippery surfaces, autumn can be tricky for running. Here's everything you need to know about staying warm, dry and running this autumn.

How to Use Compression to Make you a Better Runner
How to Use Compression to Make you a Better Runner
How to Use Compression to Make you a Better Runner

Runners are always looking for new ways to go further, faster, and for longer. Parkrunners and marathoners alike have been turning to compression clothing to boost their performance, but what is it and does it really work?

How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running
How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running
How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running

Whether you’re on poorly lit roads or pitch black trails, running lights are an essential piece of running kit. Here is everything you need to know to choose the best running lights for you.

Review: The Garmin Forerunner 630
Review: The Garmin Forerunner 630
Review: The Garmin Forerunner 630

The Garmin Forerunner 630 can record more training dynamics and physiological measurements than any running watch before it so how does it really match up? We tested it for a week and this is what we found out.

Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes

Take a look at the Runners Need team's picks of the best trail running shoes for 2020.

6 Running EssentialsTo Add To Your Winter Wardrobe
6 Running EssentialsTo Add To Your Winter Wardrobe
6 Running EssentialsTo Add To Your Winter Wardrobe

Jacket on, jacket off, leggings or shorts, gloves, no gloves, hat? Getting ready for your run during winter can be a tough decision - it can be easy to over dress (or under dress). Luckily, activewear has come a long way in recent years, designed in performance enhancing material that’s both lightweight and insulating, meaning you only need a few essential items to keep you warm and run-ready. 

Should You Wash Running Shoes in a Washing Machine?
Should You Wash Running Shoes in a Washing Machine?
Should You Wash Running Shoes in a Washing Machine?

Runners Need footwear buyer Lisandra shares her views on whether you should wash your running shoes in the washing machine.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Running Socks
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Running Socks
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Running Socks

Not all socks are the same, and when it comes to running socks, a good pair of technical ones will make all the difference. Keeping your feet dry and comfortable will not only reduce your risk of blisters but keep you running confidently.

Here's how to choose the best running socks for you.

The Garmin Forerunner 735XT
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT

The latest edition to Garmin's truly capable and versatile watch range is the Forerunner 735XT; the lightest multisport watch, ever. Weighing in at a light 40.2g, compared to the FR920XT weighing in at 61g, the new Forerunner 735XT features Garmin's Elevate™ wrist based heart rate, giving you a totally unrestricted experience, so you can focus 100% on what matters.

The Best Fabrics for a Comfortable Run
The Best Fabrics for a Comfortable Run
The Best Fabrics for a Comfortable Run

Using technical fabrics to keep dry and comfortable can make all the difference to your run whether you're running your first 5k or marathon.

So it’s important to invest in technical clothing that is both sweat-wicking and breathable. Instead of trapping the moisture next to your skin, these fabrics move it away, allowing it to sit on the outside of the fabric, to evaporate, minimising chaffing and maximising your comfort.

The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide

British summer might not always give us the heatwave we're after, but the warmer weather can still affect our running and with race season upon us, having the right summer gear can make the difference between a good run and beating your PB. 

 

Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide
Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide
Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide

Discover how you can listen to music hands-free whilst running by using smart watches and wireless headphones...

THE NEW HOKA SPEEDGOAT 4: BADASS ON EVERY TRAIL
THE NEW HOKA SPEEDGOAT 4: BADASS ON EVERY TRAIL
THE NEW HOKA SPEEDGOAT 4: BADASS ON EVERY TRAIL

In November, premium performance footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE introduced the highly anticipated Speedgoat 4 trail shoe – the latest generation of its award-winning family known for making quick work of technical terrain.

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