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May 11th, 2010

How to choose stylish, but practical women’s running clothes for spring and summer

Running is now American’s favorite ways to get or stay in shape. People have
enthusiastically taken up this activity for several years for a variety of well-founded reasons. Running
can help you lose weight, shed emotional stress, improve your circulation and tone
muscles. Unlike most sporting activities, you don’t need any special equipment.
The only investment you need make is in comfortable clothing and shoes. While men can
easily
make do with a pair of gym shorts and a tank top or T-shirt, women’s running clothes
present more of a challenge. Even while running solely for the many health benefits,
women generally want to look stylish while doing so. The warm weather of the spring
and summer seasons require practical choices, which are also stylish, for the
of your male viewing public. Here, we’ve got the scoop on choosing women’s running
clothes that fill the bill.

Practicality and style are your two main considerations when selecting your running
clothes. To fulfill the practical factors for spring and summer, you want clothes
that are lightweight, fit comfortably and are easy to wash and dry. If you have
just two sets of running clothes that meet these criterion, you’re all set for the
warm weather running seasons.

Lightweight fabrics that breathe, such as cotton, are preferable to fabrics such as
nylon or Spandex (TM), which hold moisture and increase your body’s warmth.
You’ll notice the difference quickly if you’re out running on your lunch hour in
mid-summer! The women’s running clothes wardrobe which consists entirely of cotton
garments is going to be most practical and comfortable. Even a loose fitting pair of
elastic-waisted nylon shorts will make you sweat uncomfortably at the waist.

As for choices in tops, a tight-fitting tank top or ’sports bra’, made of cotton,
is your best choice for both comfort and practicality. While a nylon or Spandex
sports bra will usually last longer than cotton, you may want to consider the
fact that cotton is ultimately more comfortable – and less pricey – than its

synthetic counterpart. By the way, if you’ve got the budget for a more
extended wardrobe of women’s running clothes, a nylon or other synthetic sports bra
fabric may be perfect for cool morning running.

Depending on your running schedule, the only other item you might need in your
lineup of woman’s running clothes is a lightweight, cotton or synthetic, sweatshirt.
This item can be useful if you enjoy running in the wee hours of dawn, or late towards
evening. In the cool, chilly hours, use the sweatshirt to avoid catching a chill. In the
warmer period, tie the shirt around your waits.

With the popularity of running as an activity, there are an abundance of stylish
choices in women’s running clothes. It’s really simply a matter of personal taste.
Help yourself to your favorite colors, trims, and patterns. Yes, you look like a star,
cool, comfortable, and stylish, have fun!

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