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The Runner’s World team are always sweating the details as we put the latest gear through its paces. Our collective efforts have road-and trail-tested hundreds of products over the past year, and now we’ve compared notes and pored over the data to hand-pick the best of the best. Over the following pages, you’ll find the stand-out kit that has enhanced our running in 2025, all lined up on the red carpet to claim the coveted gongs in the various categories of our annual Gear Awards

A FRESH TAKE ON MAXIMISING YOUR RUNNING ENJOYMENT

01 DOWNWARD DOG This is a great yoga exercise (photo right) to ease tension in the calves and feet from running, while strengthening the lower back for cycling. Start on your knees with your hands out