Running essentials  everything you need to begin your running journey. With 2.4 million Brits running every day, the London Marathon and Hackney Half all over socials. Running is more of the moment than ever before, and with that in mind we wanted to share some of our favourite brands in our running arsenal.

Clothing

For Trail Running: Helly Hensen Women’s Versatile Fleece Jacket

What: Experience the excellence of our Women’s Versalite Fleece Jacket, made for high-activity skiing and hiking as well as everyday adventures. Crafted with grid fleece fabric, a unique type of fleece with a smart grid design that captures body heat, wicks away moisture, and guarantees warmth and breathability on chilly adventures and cooling comfort in warm conditions. The snug-fit design, high collar, and hand pockets provide a comfortable and secure fit, while the quick-drying feature adds convenience. Plus, this jacket is compressible and packable so you can conveniently store it in your backpack when not wearing it.
Price: £80
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For Style That Performs: Castore Running Collection

What: The Castore performance range is driven by innovation and incorporates all the unique performance fabrics you need for running into one place. With a full range of both Men’s and Women’s you can get matching sets with your friends or other halves whats not to love! Castore clothing gives a feeling of subtle luxury highlighted by some of their collabs in particular Reiss.
Price: Tshirt- £60
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For Your Everyday Flow: Seissense

What: Newley launched activewear brand, their collection encompasses four pillars. Essentials for your everyday performance wear. Seasonal drops limited edition pieces featuring hand illustrated artist prints. Active swim handle workouts and open water swims. Finishing off lifestyle for your day to day. Essentially for athleisure  fans all the way to triathletes Seissense have something for everyone.
Price: Tracksuit  Top Men’s £114 Women’s £94. Tracksuit Bottoms Men’s £105 Women’s £84.
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For comfortable shorts TRAILBLAZER Black Printed Cycling Shorts

What: Feel freedom and confidence on the trails and get those pins out ladies in our TRAILBLAZER Black Printed Cycling Shorts. Run, hike, workout, these cycling shorts will make you feel comfortable in knowing they provide stay-put technology and a super flexible fit that moves with you! High & super-stretchy waistband for ultimate comfort as you move2 x large (phone sized/tennis ball compatible) pockets100% Squat-proof for ultimate confidence. Sweat-wicking fabric to evaporate rain water and sweat fast Reflective small MY URBAN TRAIL Logo on the back
Price:£32
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For speedy shorts: SOAR X Rheon

What: Engineered for race day, the SOAR x RHEON™ Marathon Speed Shorts bring energy control, muscle stability, and minimal weight together in a new standard for performance. Integrated RHEON™ technology works with the body to manage muscle oscillation at speed, reducing fatigue without restricting movement. By stabilising the large muscle groups of the upper leg, it helps maintain efficiency when the effort peaks. The race-fit half-tight moves cleanly through the stride — light, close, and unintrusive. A bonded storage system holds fuel securely with zero bounce. For when every gram, every stride, every second counts.
Price:£200
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Trainers

 For looking after those joints: Brooks Ghost 17

What: The Ghost has long been our global best-seller and go-to for everyday runners, and the 17 takes things up a notch. This new model features DNA LOFT v3 – our premium nitrogen-infused cushioning – offering the same soft, responsive ride runners love, with added refinement and performance. What’s new? The Ghost 17 debuts with a 10mm drop – a first for the Ghost line – for a more balanced, natural feel underfoot. A sleeker silhouette, speed-flare heel, and PU-reinforced eyelets not only elevate the look, but also improve durability and fit. The double jacquard air mesh upper enhances breathability and delivers a secure, supportive feel – ideal for daily mileage and long runs alike.For runners desiring routine, rhythm and reliability, the Ghost 17 is the perfect model, being the go-to for fitting just right in comfort, support and style
Price:£135
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For Comfort and speed: Mizuno Neo Vista


What: Make this shoe a part of your running routine for a boost of energy. Its features are perfect for dedicated runners who want support for everything from daily jogs to speed training. Mizuno’s proprietary SMOOTH SPEED ASSIST will help you perfect your form, while MIZUNO ENERZY NXT provides softness and energy return at a light weight. Plus, this shoe is made with eco-friendly materials to help conserve the natural environment for future generations of runners.
Price: £149.99
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Technology

 

For an unshakable listen: Amazfit Up earbuds


What: Named a Marathon Essential by The Guardian, the Amazfit Up earbuds prioritise ear health and user safety with their open-ear design, which doesn’t block the ear canal, allowing users to remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying high-quality audio. The earbuds also offer the integration with an AI assistant, giving users hands-free control over various tasks and advanced AI noise reduction technology. An excellent open-ear alternative to bone-conduction headphones, the lightweight, clip-on Up is among the more affordable running headphones. Yet it has plenty of marathon-friendly features for the price. That includes an unshakeable fit that leaves your ears open, so you can soundtrack your run but stay tuned into the race-day atmosphere. If you struggle wearing in-ear buds for hours on end, this new style is more comfortable. It’s a bit like clipping two tiny speakers in front of your ears, where they kick out surprisingly big, run-boosting sound. Throw in a marathon-taming six hours of playback on the buds – 18 more in the charging case – and you’ve got a cut-price rival for classic headphones.
Price: £44.90
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Supplements

For replacing that lost sweat: Puresport Watermelon Salt Ultra Electrolytes

What: Formulated to help runners and active individuals stay ahead of dehydration, support muscle function and enhance recovery, this brand-new flavour joins the best-selling Citrus Salt and Raspberry Salt options. Clean-tasting, not too sweet or salty, and with no added sugar, the blend delivers optimal levels of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium – essential for hydration, muscle function and endurance.
Price: £33.00 (30 sachets)
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For a Natural Energy: Tenzing

What: All-natural plant powered energy drink range .Tenzing has created a range of functional and refreshing drinks . Each product is packed with natural caffeine from green coffee, energising Vitamin C and hydrating electrolytes from Himalayan Rock Salt
All are 100% plant-based, made only with ingredients sourced from nature and never anything artificial. What’s more they are low in calories, vegan and gluten-free, making for a delicious, healthy alternative to traditional energy drink options. Their Spring flavours including: Raspberry & Yuzu, Lime & Mint, Pineapple & Passionfruit
Price: 12 pack for £20
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For Performance Gels: True Gels

What: 40g Carbs | 1000mg Salt | Science-Backed Fuel A scientifically and field-tested energy gel designed to help you be your best, even in the toughest conditions. Higher salt (1000mg) for hotter, more intense sessions, replacing what you sweat out to keep you performing at your peak. With a neutral flavour to prevent flavour fatigue, it’s light, easy on the stomach, and effortlessly stackable for long efforts.
Price: £50.95
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For limited edition electrolytes: Humantra

What: Relaunch of Black Cherry flavour in the UK, which follows its sell-out debut last year which saw 16 weeks’ worth of stock gone in four weeks.The relaunch is timely too, with Black Cherry continuing to be one of the hottest skincare and beauty trends around right now. And with electrolytes proven to offer their own beauty benefits for the skin, the flavour offers a new take on the trend – enabling people to reap the beauty benefits and offering optimal hydration inside and out!
Price: £28.00 (20 sachets)
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For a White Peach Energy: Red Bull Peach

What: Red Bull’s new Summer Edition White Peach could be perfect for this. Available in sugar-free and full sugar, the new Summer Edition is the perfect way to bring a little bit of sunshine to your running, particularly for any long runs! Offering a burst of white peach flavour highlighted by a touch of citrus peel and floral notes Red Bull’s Summer Edition provides a refreshing feeling after every sip
Price: 12 pack for £19
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For a Nostalgia Energy Flavour: C4 Millions


What: C4’s latest performance energy drink, Millions Apple can aid seasoned & newbie runners alike – supporting their stamina and performance.
the crisp apple flavour is not only deliciously nostalgic and made of entirely naturally-derived ingredients, it fuels a range of training needs
• Explosive energy – powered by vitamins B3 & B12 to support energy and overall performance
• Increased focus – 160mg of caffeine per can, increases alertness and helps concentration
• Beta power – exclusive, active ingredient that is naturally derived from beetroot
• Low calories – made with no sugar, low calories, no artificial flavours or compromised taste
Price: 12 pack for £15
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