Shoes & Gear

Shoes & Gear

How to run through winter without hating it

Dress for ten minutes in, not for the doorstep. Layering, traction, visibility and why your winter paces are supposed to be slower.

Shoes & Gear

Sports bra fitting for runners: how to stop the bounce

The band does the work, not the straps. How to measure yourself properly, what to look for in a running bra, and how to deal with chafing on long runs.

Shoes & Gear

How to buy running shoes when you're a woman

Half a size up, a thumbnail of room at the front, and a healthy scepticism about pronation analysis. What matters when buying running shoes, and what shops get wrong.