When it comes to running, anything that makes it easier is more than welcome. If you want to be lighter, stronger, and faster for your next race, try these items that can help you achieve all three. We'll see you at the finish line.
HOKA ONE ONE CLIFTON 4
As cushy as its predecessor, but with a mesh upper that cuts the fat off the top and a 3-D-printed frame that increases durability.
Buy it: $130, hokaoneone.com
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ROKA PHANTOM C3 GLASS
Don't be fooled by the chic factor: They're engineered to never slip, budge, or fog—and so light you'll practically forget you're wearing them.
Buy it: $275, roka.com
POLAR M430
The personalized guidance and real-time feedback of an elite coach, delivered straight to your wrist.
Buy it: $230, holabirdsports.com
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ADIDAS OUTDOOR MISTRAL WIND JACKET
On breezy days, this featherweight zip-up is the perfect buffer. And when temps rise, it packs down to cell phone-size.
Buy it: $89, adidasoutdoor.com
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THE NORTH FACE BETTER THAN NAKED SHORT SLEEVE
Buttery soft, it glides across skin as you move—which, as its name suggests, feels even better than wearing nothing at all.
Buy it: $50, thenorthface.com
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SKINS DNAMIC COMPRESSION LONG TIGHTS
Some leggings wick away moisture to keep you cool. Some boast tech that hugs your muscles and reduces lactic acid for a performance boost. This unicorn does both.
Buy it: $100, skins.net/usa
UA FLY-BY ARMOURVENT CAP
Okay, so it's not like hats are "heavy." But some really do feel lighter. This unstructured mesh cap is Exhibit A.
Buy it: $25, underarmour.com
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ALTRA WOMEN'S RUNNING SHORTS
Perforations for ventilation in the front, anti-chafe construction in the back—and you, running like the wind.
Buy it: $50, altrarunning.com
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Women's Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!
