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And when the weather is less than idealcold, windy, rainy, snowythat really tanks motivation.
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One of the key pieces you need for this is a good running jacket.
It has four zippered pockets to fit keys, energy gels, lip balm, or gloves.
It also features a hood, wind- and waterproof material, and a soft brushed fleece lining.
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It has the front seaming that hugs your curves, two side pockets, and a mock neck collar.
The fabric is insanely stretchy, so it moves with you.
The ultra-lightweight, breathable fabric is magicalits tissue thin yet top notch at keeping out the wind.
The Lululemon Cross Chill Jacket works in different weather conditions and offers tons of features.Shape / Shannon Bauer
The breathable fabric is also quick-drying and folds up into its own pocketideal for travel or storage.
As with many jackets, the fabric is the star of the show.
This one moved with the body and made it super comfortable to run in.
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A water-repellant treatment also protects against the elements and this quickly became a go-to for wet weather runs.
This is also a great jacket for early morning runsboth color options are neon with 14 points of visibility.
There’s ample storage with five pockets of varying sizes for your gear.
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The big oversight on this jacket was the lack of reflectivity.
With black being the main color option, we wish that had been included here, too.
A run in the park has never looked so good.
The vertical seaming in the front really snatches your waistline, but still fits true to size.
The fabric is supremely stretchylike that snap-to-the-body-when-you-pull-it-away elasticitybut it isnt too tight or restrictive.
We found this jacket was great for runs, and also running errands or late to brunch.
The design of this jacket is also fairly simple with two zip pockets, thumbholes, and a hood.
The insulated fabric feels airy, yet plush, and is way warmer than you may initially think.
This could even be a great winter jacket if you dont live in the deep arctic chill.
If you sit in the former, then a solid rain jacket for running is imperative.
It also has ventilation in the back to keep you cool on your run.
She is a runner herself with four half marathons and one marathon under her belt.
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This jacket has lots of stretch without being too restrictive and is great for runs and errands.Shape / Shannon Bauer
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