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CATEGORIESCome spring, runners of all creeds and speeds are resolving to up the pace. These 6 pieces of superior gear will get you back on the wagon or, better yet, running in front of it.
Stand out with 360° reflectivity in SmartWool’s PhD Running Jacket. Increased visibility encourages pre-dawn and post-dusk runs without worry. Equipped with windproof panels, a draft flap and integrated flip mitts, this coat was created to keep out biting winter wind. The sleek fit and color block design make it a prime pick when polar vortexes abound.
Best For: Brisk jogs
Sometimes a new piece of hardware is enough to inspire the next marathon (or at least the signup cost). Start fresh with this water resistant GPS Watch from Timex and track distance, pace, speed and calories burned in real time. Never be in the dark again thanks to the one touch Indiglo illumination feature.
Best For: Tracking your motivation, morning, noon and night
Technical tights are a wintertime running essential and The North Face’s GTD Running Tights are the perfect pair. Complete with Thermo3D design and mesh ventilation panels, these pants stay warm and keep cool when it counts. Secure cash and keys in the convenient rear pocket and hit the trail running.
Best For: Long-distance runners
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from years of winter running, it’s that chilly ears are an adrenaline buzz kill. While hats are often too hot for serious sprints, we warmly welcome the Chelonia 150 Bang Band to keep our ears covered. The Bang Band not only shields your ears and frames your forehead, but the two-layer, mid-weight Chelonia does so without overheating.
Best For: Temperature control
Made for those ‘in-between days’ when winter feels not so far off, Pearl Izumi’s Flash Running Top has lace mesh back panels and long sleeves to maintain a comfortable core temperature. Layer it under a heavier jacket during warm ups or wear it solo if you’re working up a sweat.
Best For: Warmer winter days.
Nothing like a new pair of running shoes. These lightweight and plush Saucony ProGrid Stabil CS3 Road Running shoes will revamp a tired running routine. Built with special support for runners who tend to over pronate, these Sauconys were made for pounding the pavement and trekking the trail.
Best For: Corrective stride support
