Running earphones

Comfort, convenience, great sound and motivation abound...

Monster Adidas Sport Response

These boast massive sound and are just about impossible to dislodge accidentally. You’ll pay an extra £ 20 for an inline mic, but if you’re making calls while you’re running, you have bigger problems. £40/£60, monsterproducts.com

Jabra Sport Pulse

There are no pesky wires (so they won’t get yanked out of your ears) and they have a built-in pulse-rate monitor that can, via an app, give you audible feedback as you move. It’s like having a personal trainer in your ears.

£199, jabra.co.uk

Bose Soundsport II

Bose’s audio pedigree is inarguable, and if you’re the type to be critical of sound quality even when you’ve worked so hard you can hear yourself sweat, these offer the most stimulating output of any pair of sports earphones.

£115, bose.co.uk