Written by: Rebecca Heaton
Posted: Sunday, 04 May 2008
Running togs for spring and summer to help you keep a spring in your step.
SHORTS
For gals looking for a performance
short with style, look no further than Sugoi’s 42K Short. Even with fun piping
hailing back to those ‘80s-style gym shorts, these shorts mean business with a
3/4 split style and a lightweight and quick-drying liner, plus fuel pockets for
gels in back. $35. www.sugoi.ca
Brooks’ Run Skort for gals makes
running fun. The stretchy striped skort has an internal boy-short liner for
maximum coverage without compromising speed. A zipper pocket on back hip holds
your key or ID, and an internal pocket holds your cell phone. $48. www.brooksrunning.com
Sugoi’s RSr Short offers guys a fast
short with a bit of flash. $45. www.sugoi.ca
Also for guys, Brooks’ Element Notch Short is a 2-in-1
marathon short with dual rear-holster pockets and CoRe Liner, a compression and
recovery boxer brief that reduces chafing and fights fatigue on longer runs.
$44. www.brooksrunning.com
TOPS
For gals in search of a running bra
that supports but doesn’t totally “squish,” Moving Comfort’s Lila is a great
choice. The Lila’s special M-frame construction features internal molded cups,
with power mesh and structured seaming to minimize movement and actually
provide some shape. Best for B/C sizes. $40. www.movingcomfort.com
Brooks’ Equilibrium SS for gals is a
stylish short sleeve made of a silky light blend of polyester and Lycra for a
close-to-body fit with plenty of stretch. $36. www.brooksrunning.com
Pearl Izumi’s Phase T offers up a great basic top for guys
for training and racing. The loose-fitting tee is made of a wicking waffle
fabric with flat-locked seams placed just right to eliminate chafing. $24.99. www.pearlizumi.com
JACKETS
Pearl Izumi’s Infinity Jacket is a
great lightweight wind shell designed just for runners, with stretch fabric in
the upper back and shoulders for maximum flexibility. Wear the Infinity on
those cool days when you need one more light layer. A pocket in back is perfect
for storing snacks and keys. $80.
www.pearlizumi.com
Designed just for gals, Moving
Comfort’s Endurance Shell is lightweight and breathable with reflective piping
to keep you visible to cars on those early morning or evening runs. $65.
www.movingcomfort.com
Another just-for-gals
shell is the Isis Whirlwind Jacket. Weighing in at a mere 2.8 ounces,
this super-light and breathable layer—that easily stuffs into a pocket—will
help you run like the wind. $79. www.isisforwomen.com
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