Look the Part at this Years London Marathon

With the 2010 Virgin London Marathon fast approaching, Sportsvibe thought they would put together the definitive list of must have running apparel for looking the part on race day. We have you covered from head to toe with so good luck to all of you attempting the 26.2 mile course, Sportsvibe will be willing you on.

Polaroid Mercury P7003A Sunglasses

If if is glorious sunshine on the 25th of April then these sunglasses will be every runners perfect companion. Designed especially for people who exercise regularly the lightweight frame is curved so that it hugs your face. Featuring textured rubber nose grips, embedded hinges for added durability and polarized lenses they are the perfect marathon companion.

Available from www.polaroidsunglasses.co.uk/  RRP: £52.99

Panasonic RP-HS200E Headphones

These sport headphones have an ultra comfortable in ear speaker that does not compromise sound quality as the side mount amplifier produces powerful sound to really get the adrenaline pumping. The  Elastomer Hanger wraps perfectly around the ear ensuring that the headphones stay in the ear even whilst carrying out fast paced exercise meaning that you don’t need to worry about them dropping out.

Available from www.panasonic.co.uk  RRP: £29.99.

Adidas Supernova Vest

Adidas have designed the official Virgin London Marathon race day kit with this lightweight vest combining the comfort and technical excellence of ClimaCool® and ClimaLite technology.The specially designed fabric is designed to keep you cool no matter how hot it gets, thanks to the carefully constructed panels of open mesh and ventilation points. As the miles tick by you will be sure to keep your cool as the ClimaLite® fabric pulls sweat away from the sking to the outer fabric for quick ecaporation, enhancing the body’s natural temperature regulation.

Available from www.adidas.com/uk/homepage.asp

Casio PRW-500-7ER

This multi-functional sports watch combines the style of a chronograph watch with the functionality of a digital timepiece. With Multi-Band 6 technology, the radio controlled timepiece includes a digital compass, altimeter, barometer and even a thermometer in case you want to know the exact heat you are running in. The large metal function buttons on the side are designed for ease of operation and high operability making it easy to use while you are running.

Available from www.casioonline.co.uk/Watches/ RRP: £350

Adidas Supernova Shorts

Part of the official Virgin London Marathon kit from adidas these specially designed shorts feature the ClimaCool® and ClimaLite technology that prmoises to help runners stay cool under pressure.The techology provided in the shorts in making sure that sweat is evaporated as quick as possible means that even if the sun is shining down throughout the day you will remain cool as the miles tick by.

Available from www.adidas.com/uk/homepage.asp

Asics GT-2150 running shoes

The men's GT-2150 Asics running shoes are perfect for long distance events as the forefoot outsole has a flexible structure designed to fleible and discourage excessive pronation.The larger outsole pods also create a more stable environment through to the toe-off while the insole includes the Comfordry sockliner providing cushioning and anti-microbial properties for a cooler, drier, healthier environment.

Available from www.asics.co.uk RRP: £90