Zero Gravity Tight, £75 Sweaty BettyOur tester says, 'The design is flattering and the sweat-wicking stood up to a long run. I liked the drawstring - a baggy waist is so annoying. Very flattering reflective trim on the legs.'

Calling all runners who are ready to have some real dashing fun! It's time to step off the treadmill, jog away from the pavement and head up to Warwickshire where The WOLF Run takes place on September 24, 2011.The wild running WOLF Run stands

Trying barefoot running is not simply a question of taking off your trainers - unless you want to risk injury.Why isn't it that simple?With natural, 'shoeless' running, the lateral edge of your forefoot is the part which strikes the ground

Comfort and ease of movement are key with the adidas ClimaCool range. Day-glo tones feel perfect for summer training: this sports bra retails at £21 and is more than showy enough to wear on its own for extreme runs on the hottest days.Browse adidas

Yes, you can run!Don't worry if you get out of breath just running for the bus, with our super-simple beginners' training plan, we'll have you running a 5k in just 10 weeksA decent pair of trainers will stop you from getting injured. Baffled

Still not sure whether barefoot running is for you? It has its benefits...1) Barefoot running gives you increased running efficiencyResearch suggests that running barefoot increases efficiency by 4%. This is likely to be due to the fact the foot can

-morning snackA large banana or 3 rice cakes or 2 oatcakes.350-calorie lunchBowl of lentil and vegetable soup, plus a slice of wholegrain toast, plus a pot of low-fat yogurt (in addition to the optional one above), plus a piece of fruit.150-calorie pre-run snack

Apart from making you look and feel fantastic, running can massively improve your health.Exercise is proven to help reduce coronary heart disease, cut obesity, lessen the risk of cancer, aid recovery from cancer, prevent osteoporosis and reduce

OUTSOLE (the pink section in our image)What is it? The treaded layer that makes contact with the ground. Normally made of flexible but hard-wearing carbon rubber, it's designed to bend, create traction on all surfaces and absorb shock as you run

If your enthusiasm for running is starting to wane, you need help from the experts.The ASICS PRO team of independent fitness consultants have the following advice to get you back in your running shoes.1. Forget about speed and targets: Concentrate