So you have signed up for a run – great news.

The first and most important thing that I advise you to do

is get correct footwear.

Now you are going to be doing loads of training so the shoe is essential.

I pronate, which means I am flat footed

so I have to have a shoe with a very good arch and a very good support.

If you are a neutral runner, then I would just go for a neutral, sturdy shoe

the best thing to do is go to any good running shop

and they will put you on a treadmill and they will analyse your running style.

Then they will be able to suggest a good shoe for you.

So that is a very important piece of kit.

Another thing as well

if you are running in the evenings because you are probably at work during the day

it may feel a bit weird or unusual or embarrassing

wearing a bright yellow fluorescent jacket or bib

but I do it.

Definitely train in a bib like that because that will keep you safe.

So that’s the main, important thing

obviously, you can wear shorts, long tights, jumper, t-shirt or whatever you want.

But the most important thing is the footwear

you don’t want to get injuries when you are training, so make sure you get a good shoe.