Five pairs of trainers, a carbon-plated race shoe and a fuel vest for your 5K. Or a pair of shorts and a T-shirt. Here's what you actually need to get started, from someone who's bought most of the rest.

I wasn’t a runner either. My first mile took nearly 20 minutes and almost finished me off. If “I’m not a runner” is what’s stopping you, here’s what really counts, and how to start this week.