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In my younger days, I would have run in the Twilight Cropped Tank, bearing some of my midsection in an act of bring-it-on swagger. The tank is extremely lightweight, has a relaxed fit that doesn’t cling to my perspiring torso, and feels soft and luxurious while I run my guts out. Wearing anything from this somewhat elitist brand makes me want to run fast, the little hare emblem inspiring me to try to run like I deserve to wear him, as if I could fit in with the elite East Coast Twilight Track Meet crowd. The polyester/spandex brief liner wicks sweat and feels soft against the skin, and the wide, flat waistband and bonded hem seams create zero friction or distraction.īuy Now Tracksmith Twilight Tank ($68) (Photo: Courtesy Tracksmith) The fabric is 88% recycled polyester and Bluesign-certified.

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The length is perfect for not flashing people too much skin when taking long strides, as I tend to do in short road races. I love that pants-less freedom, and wore them to run from my home to downtown Boulder where I raced a 1-mile evening race, then ran home. The shell fabric on these shorts-a blend of polyester and elastane-is so light and soft that I feel like I’m wearing nothing. The 2.0’s retains all of these features while providing a slightly roomier fit.īuy Now Janji 3” AFO Middle Shorts ($68) (Photo: Courtesy Janji) I also appreciated the comfort of the sweat-wicking and quick-drying 50% recycled polyester/elastane liner. I like the security of the wide, stretchy waistband that doesn’t compress my belly-a feeling I can’t stand on a run of any sort but especially a race. I chose them for their short, 2-inch inseam and 4-way stretch fabric-a combination that keeps me unencumbered while climbing steep trails or tearing down wild descents. I wore the original version of these shorts in the Dipsea trail race in early June. Vuori Clementine 2.0 Shorts ($58) (Photo: Courtesy Vuori) The following picks have served me well so far this summer, and I’m looking forward to wearing them in more races during summer’s second half.

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Over the first two months of summer I’ve been testing hot-weather running apparel at races ranging from a 1-mile evening race series and the 50,000-runner Bolder Boulder 10K in my hometown of Boulder, Colorado, to my 10th time running my favorite trail event, the 7.4-mile wild and rugged Dipsea outside of San Francisco, California. Dressing for the occasion, with apparel and accessories that both keep you cool and create zero distractions, can improve both your performance and your enjoyment. But it’s also hot, and often humid, compounding the heat generated by the effort of running fast. Summer racing can be motivating, festive, and fun.

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