Happy new gear

What’s that? The whiff of a fresh annum and with it some new fitness goals? While we advocate exercising all year round, we know January sees many thinking of digging out their battered old trainers and signing up to a 10k (or further). Well, don’t. Not the running, obvs, that’s a top idea, but the battered old trainers bit. Instead, invest in the new, improved Adidas Ultraboost 19. Adidas claims the springy, super-comfy sole now provides 20% more boost, thanks to the optimised fusion of the tiny pellets it’s made from. The Stretchweb base has also been updated and combined with Continental rubber, offering 20% better grip than the last model – so instead of trying not to fall on your arse when it’s muddy out, you can concentrate on those stats. These babies drop on 15 December, so if you needed an incentive to start racking up those miles, consider this it. Adidas Ultraboost 19, £159.95

A seamless Primeknit 360 upper moulds to the shape of your foot, but expands and retracts like a ballistic band during performance to offer optimum comfort and support A flexible yet supportive 3D heel frame allows just the right amount of heel expansion in key zones, which distributes pressure evenly and reduces injury