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The Lululemon Fast and Free shorts are a game-changer for summer running

Article added June 15, 2020 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear
Written By: JANE MCGUIRE

There’s even a pocket for your iPhone. With a barely-there feel, these Lululemon cycling-style shorts don’t ride up or down when you run, prevent chafing and have enough pockets to hold just about everything, meaning you can leave your running belt at home. There’s two side pockets on the legs for your iPhone and running gels. The […]

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How To Use a Foam Roller To Warm Up and Cool Down

Article added March 16, 2020 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Beginners, Injury Prevention, Training, Uncategorized
Written By: Michelle Hamilton

These moves will boost flexibility and recovery before and after your run. Chances are you already know all about the benefits of foam rolling for your daily runs. But if you just use a foam roller to rehab injured muscles, you’re not getting the most out of it. Foam rollers—which come in a variety of densities and […]

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Nike have updated their Flyknit sports bra and here’s what we think

Article added October 21, 2019 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear
Written By: JANE MCGUIRE

We’ve been running in it to find out more. A high-support running bra, featuring the Flyknit technology Nike use in their running shoes. It’s got a great deal of compression, so seems like it would best suited for runners with smaller breasts. Compared to other high-support bras on the market it’s compressive yet comfortable – […]

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Puma’s Speed Sutamina Is for the Propulsion-Hungry Runner

Article added October 18, 2019 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear
Written By: AMANDA FURRER

The Sutamina isn’t for the injury-prone, but others will love its lightweight and über-soft midsole. The RW Takeaway: The Speed Sutamina is for the runner without a heavy instep, looking for a lightweight trainer with high energy return. A lightweight upper holds the foot securely, thanks to an effective lacing system Proplate in the midsole propels […]

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Lululemon’s Energy Bra Provides the Comfortable Support Runners Need

Article added September 24, 2019 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear
Written By: DAISY HERNANDEZ

Not just for running, this bra is ideal for sweaty zumba sessions to introspective asana. The RW Takeaway: The Energy Bra was designed for the runner who dabbles in everything else, too. It provides all-day support with no discomfort while easily handling any workout you throw at it. Intertwined racerback straps are comfortable and stay in […]

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