Summer running is a breeze with the right gear. Before you hit the forest preserve, lakeside walk or beach after work, make sure you’re equipped to handle the heat with ease. While having some breathable sneakers is important, it’s the other key items of clothing that can do you in if you’re not paying attention. Lightweight and breathable options are now offered product wide: choose your tank tops, shorts, leggings and socks wisely, and your run will not only be more enjoyable, it will be healthier.
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Gear to Stay Cool During Hot Summer Runs
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L.L. Bean Ultralight Wind Jacket
Just because it's summer, doesn't mean there won't be rain. Keep calm and carry on (super casually) by having a lightweight jacket in your back pocket. Try the L.L. Bean Ultralight Wind Jacket, $69.
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LuLu Lemon Surge Tank
Run, sweat, killin' it at the gym? You need the LuLu Lemon Surge Tank, $58. This highly breathable tank is made of stretchable lycra, and the hidden reflectivity in the fabric, will keep you safe-ish at night.
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The North Face Better Than Naked Shorts
It's all in a name right? The Better Than Naked Shorts, by The North Face, $55, might just feel..better than other shorts.
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Stance Meter Socks
Here is the key to being a master summer runner: dry socks (duh). But, stylish ones. Then when you ditch (most of) your clothes to jump in the lake after the jog, the ladies are all "woah nice socks" when you're stripping down.
Stance, Meter, $15.
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LuLu Lemon Surge Short Luxtreme
WIth ultra lightweight fabrics, the LuLu Lemon Surge Short wicks sweat and is super breathable. Key functions for anyone taking a jog in say, high humidity, Chicago.
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New Balance Olefin No Show Socks
These New Balance, NBx No Show socks, $12.99, are not only ideal for running due to their dry moisture management & reinforced heel and toe manufacturing, but they're also designed to ideally fit your feet - left foot & right foot.
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Under Armour Run Compression Leggings
Sometimes even though it's hot, you still want full coverage, and compression. The UA Launch Run Compression Leggings, $74.99, are a summer runner's dream.
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Saxx Underwear Kinetic Brief Fly
If you want a good summer run, you better not ignore those skivvies. Saxx Undewear's Kinetic Brief Fly, $29.95, wicks moisture and is made of 4-way stretch material. Run on.
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Brooks PureProject 10
Even though staying cool running in summer in synonymous with short shorts, doesn't mean you have to sport them. Enter the Brooks PureProject 10" shorts, $65. Long enough to look like they're meant for the basketball court; dry enough to run a 10k.
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Nike Dri-Fit Knit Contrast
Nike Dri-Fit technology means breathable fabric, quick-dry technology & a super stylish external appearance.
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Adidas Supernova Climachill Singlet
The Adidas Supernova Climachill Singlet, $40, is made with Adidas' climachill™. What does it mean? It conducts heat away from your bod.
