Wallet-Friendly
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The Top Puma Run Favourite Quarter-Zip Running Top £38, puma.com An invaluable extra layer for pre-/post-run warmth or for the duration when you’re logging miles in the cold. The fabric is sweat wicking, the quarter zip allows custom ventilation and soft-trim thumb holes let you keep your hands snuggly. Plus, there are reflective details to help keep you seen and safe in low light.
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The Shades Tifosi Sanctum €44.95 (around £38), tifosi-optics.co.uk Tifosi makes run-friendly sunglasses you won’t want to lose, at a price that won’t cost you sleep if you do. Whether you’re smashing trails or plodding through your local park, these shades tick all the boxes – just on a budget. Expect protective, shatterproof lenses that are anti-glare and anti-distortion, nose pads that grip more when you sweat and a brilliant, bounce-free fit.
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The Running Belt Nathan Sport The Hipster Runners Waistpak £27.99, nathansport.eu Forget those vest phone holsters – a good, nononsense running belt is a must-have for any runner. Look no further: this one is a cheap, convenient way to upgrade your stash space. There’s enough room to swallow most phones, plus separate pockets to keep your keys, snacks and all your other run-phernalia in a simple, secure band.
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The Watch Amazfit Active £129.90, uk.amazfit.com Amazfit’s budget fitness smartwatch crams an impressive selection of running smarts into a compact, slick-looking tracker. It’s fully loaded with a heart rate and blood oxygen monitors, GPS and up to 30 days of battery life. Post-run insights include training effect and load, VO2 max estimates and recovery time. All served up on an Apple-ish, bright AMOLED display.
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The Shoes Kiprun KS900 2 £119.99, decathlon.co.uk Kiprun takes it to the max with the second version of the KS900, adding a big wedge of its midsole MFoam to deliver a seriously plush ride that still retains a bit of pop when you up the pace. Okay, the price point isn’t exactly bargain bucket, but for a max-cushioned shoe with a luxe feel and highly flexible knitted upper, you’re getting a lot for your money here.
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The Buds J-Lab Epic Air Sport ANC True Wireless Earbuds £99.99, uk.jlab.com These run-proof, sub-£100 soundtrackers offer some power-song motivation at a price that’ll hurt a lot less than your next parkrun PB. There’s 70 hours’ runtime in the case-buds combo, ear hooks for a guaranteed stay-put fit, plus active noise cancellation to silence the gym hubbub. The sound isn’t as kick-ass as pricier buds, but the all-round package is a bargain.
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The Shorts Kalenji Men’s Running Breathable Shorts Dry+ £15.99, decathlon.co.uk Running kit doesn’t need to cost the earth to check all the boxes. Lightweight? Tick. Breathable? Tick. Comfortable? Tick. Cut to let you move freely? Tick. You also get a waterproof zipped back pocket for your phone, plus an inside key pocket on the waistband.
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The Socks 1000 Mile Men’s Fusion Double Layer Sport Sock £15, 1000mile.co.uk From the first brand to come up with the anti-skinrub double-layer sock we know and love, this crewlength pair is comfortable and cushioned, with ventilation zones to keep your feet perfectly cool.