Rachel Howatson
Digital Writer
Rachel Howatson is a digital writer who works across Our Media’s home and craft brands, writing primarily for YourHomeStyle.uk and Gathered.how. With a love of eclectic furniture and bold, statement décor, she’s got your interior and crafting needs covered. Often found scouring out the best deals online, Rachel has written buyers’ guides for special interest titles GardensIllustrated.com and Countryfile.com. She started her career in the lifestyle publishing sector as a digital writer for womanandhome.com over four years ago after training as a broadcast journalist.
Recent articles by Rachel Howatson
The best gifts for cyclists: 19 present ideas for bike enthusiasts
Treat your bike-mad friends and family with a cycling gift they'll love
Best cheap cycling shoes: 9 bike shoes for under £100
Looking for budget-friendly cycling shoes for under £100? You've come to the right place...
Bike training mats: turbo trainer mats for indoor cycling
Find a suitable base for your turbo trainer and enhance your indoor cycling set-up with a bike training mat.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Savings on the latest triathlon gear
Best kids' swim robes for young triathletes in 2024
Keep your budding triathletes warm and dry pre and post-swim with a cosy kids' swim robe. Here are some top options to consider
Best gym water bottles for staying hydrated
Stay hydrated when you're sweating it out at the gym with a trusty gym water bottle
Best wetsuit lubes to buy
Are sticky wetsuit removals and nasty rubs and chafes slowing you down? We've rounded up a list of the best wetsuit lube deals, so you can keep race day woes at bay
Best verruca treatments to buy in 2024
We've rounded up the best verruca treatments, so you can keep your feet in healthy condition after plenty of pool-training sessions
The best kids’ wetsuits to buy: 9 styles for all age groups
Help your children keep toasty and buoyant when they’re in the water with our list of the best kids' wetsuits.
Best protein shakers for pre and post training
Effortlessly blend your protein shakes and powders on the go with a trusty protein shaker
Best thermal running tights and leggings for winter
Stay on top of your running regime whatever the temperature with the help of a pair of thermal running leggings.
Best period pants to wear for sports
Don't let menstruation slow you down. Browse our list of the best period pants for a more enjoyable and comfortable running experience while on your period
Best running vests for sprints, trails and race day
Avoid heavy, clingy materials and enjoy a more comfortable running experience with our roundup of the best running vests
Best cycling trousers for a dry and comfortable bike ride
Fed up of wet, chilly legs while riding in the colder months? Get yourself a pair of specialist cycling trousers for a more enjoyable commute and training session.
Best cycling books for 2024: 11 inspirational reads
From autobiographies and memoires to bikepacking adventure books, make sure your bookshelf is brimming with the best cycling books around.
Best shoe odour eliminators for fresh running shoes
Fed up of smelly running shoes, kit bags and cupboards? Keep nasty whiffs at bay with the help of a shoe odour eliminator.
Best kids' swimming goggles to buy
Whether they're racing in a gala, or simply splashing about, kit your kids out with a pair of good quality swimming goggles. Here's some options to choose from...
Best buoyancy shorts for triathletes
Make your swim training sessions less of a drag with the help of a pair of buoyancy shorts
Best running headbands to buy
Is hair and sweat getting in the way of a hassle-free run? Our list of the best running headbands is here to help.
Best skipping ropes for triathletes
Add a skipping rope to your kit bag or home gym for a quick, fun and effective cardio burst
The best waterproof socks for running and cycling
Sick of soggy socks ruining your running and cycling sessions? Keep your feet dry and comfortable when you're braving the elements with our list of the best waterproof socks.
The best swim caps to wear in pools and open water
Fed up of your hair getting in the way when you're swimming? Take a look at our list of the best silicone swim caps so you can keep your splits down and your hair dry.
Best running belts for carrying the essentials
Fed up of jangling keys and bulky phone pockets getting in the way of your run? Our pick of the best running belts is here to help.
Best running accessories for triathletes: 9 running must-haves
Kit yourself out with the best running accessories for all seasons.