5 ESSENTIAL ADD-ONS
Make your run that little bit smoother with a selection of distraction-free extras to help you go the extra mile
1 COMPLY FOAM TIPS
Switch out your existing silicone eartips for some memory foam alternatives and you may well end up with a far better fit. That’s critical if you’re shaking your buds with every footstrike – and could make the difference between them staying in or going flying at a crucial moment.
From £20, complyfoam.co.uk
2 LIFEPROOF LIFEACTIV ARMBAND
If a watch won’t cut it and you want to bring your phone with you, Lifeproof’s armband is the best way to keep it close without having it flop about in your shorts. Its quick-locking bracket means you won’t have to fight to extract your phone from a pocket either. £43, lifeproof.co.uk
3 POLAR H10
When you’re collecting detailed stats about your performance, a chest-strap heart rate monitor is going to offer you more accurate results than any wrist-mounted device. The H10 is cheap enough, surprisingly comfortable to wear, and its battery lasts well. £80, polar.com
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NIKE ZOOMX VAPORFLY NEXT% 2
There are (many) cheaper shoes, and there are shoes with slightly less unusual designs, but if you feel like you’re already at your peak you shouldn’t hesitate to give your feet a bit of special treatment. These are cushioned and sprung to help you push past your best. From £210, nike.com
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GARMIN FORERUNNER 945
Forget having to lug your phone around with you. Not only is Garmin’s high- end Forerunner a terrific coach and stat-keeper for your workouts, you can pack it with all the music you need to keep you moving while you run, thus allowing you to leave your phone at home entirely. £530, garmin.com