5 Running Essentials For Your Next Personal Best

The pieces made for hitting the pavement.

Gear up for your next urban running course with the right support and comfort from top to toe. Because there’s nothing that ruins your run like a bad playlist, bra that chafes or sneakers that leave you with blisters.

1. The City Sneakers

Studies found lighter shoes make runners quicker, since there’s less drag and energy expended or ‘energy cost’ per stride. However, it’s only to a certain extent. If you’re running long distances around the city (or anywhere for that matter), your best option is a shoe that strikes a balance between adequate cushioning and said aerodynamics. And for socks? The no-show variety keeps your foot snug whilst extra padding can help reduce blisters.

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The adidas Performance Ultraboost 20 is true to the signature fit: foam cushioning and a secure, sock-like upper for ultimate energy return. Plus, a comfortable elastane heel means your achilles can move naturally. From a brand that’s constantly improving on their performance designs, your feet are in great hands.

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The Gel-Kayano 26 is a lightweight, multi-colourway favourite, especially if your feet roll in and you need arch support. Plus each pair is complete with signature gel technology, a stable DUOMAX™ midsole and FlyteFoam™ to propel you even further.

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Leverage the DNA Loft cushioning of Brooks’s Glycerin 17 (that adapts to your personal stride), as well as the 4-way stretch OrthoLite sockliner for an even more comfortable ride.

2. The Form-fitting Tights

Tights that promise to stay up your entire circuit?

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Try 2XU’s body sculpting tights (in ¾ or full length) for peace of mind AKA no stopping to make an upward adjustment. Their compression material reduces muscle fatigue too, so that's +10 points for your recovery game without even taking a magnesium bath.

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Be sure to reward yourself on the way back with a post-hill-climb coffee because these Sunday ‘run day’ tights have space for a few gold coins.

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Or breathable 1/2 tights may be more your speed this summer. Try our Nike Pro 3" Shorts with sweat-wicking Dri-FIT technology to keep cool and dry while you're sweating through the streets.

3. The Tech Accessories

Not sure about you, but we can’t make that extra km without a motivating soundtrack. Suss our running playlist with maximum beats pm for those high intensity intervals we know you’re doing.

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The Nike Lean Arm Band is the perfect way to keep your smartphone close at hand while you train.

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Friendie AIR Active features a weatherproof, secure around the neck, lightweight design, so you can train hard in the rain, hail or shine and still listen to your backbeats.

4. The Supportive Bra

Choose a bra with a sturdy and stretchy design, convertible racerback straps, plus removable pads so you can wear it the way you like. Plus, these supportive bras from Lorna Jane & Reebok are fitted with clasps at the back for you to wear them looser or tighter – like a second skin. And they wick moisture away. Tick, tick and tick!