ONE FOR THE GIRLS! We love this colour co-ordinated gear from Brooks, which also happens to be a practical kit choice for the big day too. The cap is made from a lightweight mesh material, and is a good choice for keeping hair, and more importantly sun, off the face with 40-UV protection. The shorts are ideal for racing and the top has an in-built bra. If you want a bit of extra warmth then team up this outfit with a fantastic lightweight body-lined jacket from Asics. Ideal as spring turns to summer as it has excellent laser-cut ventilation at the front collar and back, plus pockets with reversed zippers and flatlock seams with reflective tape.
www.brooksrunning.co.uk and
www.asics.co.uk
Brooks Infiniti
Short, £23
KIT BAG ESSENTIALS
Brooks Infiniti Mesh cap, £12
Don’t forget to pack:
Boston bag by Mizuno, £25,
www.mizuno.eu
■ Safety pins Take some spare, even if you don’t need them you might help another runner who’s forgotten! Attach them to your shirt so they don’t get lost in the bottom of your bag, or better still pin your number on the night before.
Brooks Infiniti Top, £31
■ Bin liner or an old jumper that you can chuck away. Big races collect old clothes and recycle them.
■ Vaseline It’s been around of a long time and the petroleum jelly can really help prevent chafing – don’t forget nipples, under the arms, between the legs!
■ Immodium If you suffer from runner’s trots, a one-off tablet for race day can help prevent embarrassment and discomfort as you run.
■ Nurofen or another similar anti-inflammatory will help mask any aches or pains.
■ Recovery drink Try SIS Rego, or For Goodness Shakes. You don’t even have to make it up if you’re worried about mess, just put the powder in a bottle or take a sachet and add water at the end. Try to drink it as quickly after you finish as you can.
■ Energy Drink Drink a 500ml energy drink just before you hit the start, for example Lucozade Sport – if your bladder can take it, it’ll give you an energy boost.
■ Gels Make sure you take gels you’ve used in training. The gloopy, thick stuff needs getting used to!
Asics Jacket, £80
SHOE NEWS
Here’s a selection of the latest marathon race day shoes that we’ve had the pleasure of testing in the RF office
CHOICE ED’S
HI SPEC, HI TECH Mizuno Prophecy, £150
www.mizuno.eu To be officially unveiled at the London Marathon Expo, this lightweight shoe takes Wave technology a step further. A light ride: when you hit the ground energy is dispersed through the entire full-length wave on the sole, springing you onto the forefoot for lift-off.
LIGHTER MARATHON RACE DAY SHOE New Balance 905, £75
www.newbalance.co.uk A lightweight, supportive shoe that's ideal for race day. It weighs in at under 270g but feels firm too. ABZORB cushioning and TS2 "transitional support system" are said to "give a great balance of impact absorption and support".
PERSONALISED PERFORMANCE Nike LunerGlide 2, £59.99
www.sportsdirect.com An excellent, lightweight shoe with lots of options to personalise, from changing the sock liner to cushioned or performance, to choosing different left and right sizes. A dynamic support platform adapts to your unique stride, and comes with Nike+ pod.
LIGHTWEIGHT CUSHIONING Brooks Glycerin, £97
www.brooksrunning.co.uk This shoe comes with the famous DNA fluid that is said to provide better cushioning, twice as much energy return, a smoother ride and greater forefoot flexibility. A popular choice for marathon day as it's lightweight but comfortable.
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