And if you stick with it, running may eventually become your own form ofmoving meditation.

They feel really lightweight, and while they movewithmy body, they also stay locked in place.

This is an ideal level of compression for running leggings for me, adds Bauer.

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Geil also calls out the cool-to-the-touch fabric, which prevents her from overheating, and the generous side pockets.

Everything stays right where it should be, she adds.

Another win: It has wind-resistant paneling for extra protection against the elements.

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Who Its For:The heat lizard who thinks temperatures under 60 are too cold for running.

These headphones are similar to earbuds, but with an open-ear design that accomplishes two purposes.

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Who Its For:The Spotify Premium user who loves to blast a playlist full volume.

The watch battery lasts for up to 10 days too far longer than many other smartwatches on the market.

Who Its For:Anyone who is as serious about tracking their recovery and sleep as their miles logged.

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Otherwise, you risk excruciating blisters, bloody toenails, and we apologize in advance moistfeet.

Who Its For:The runner whos used to buying socks in 36-packs on Amazon (no shade).

Need to stop your watch or check your phone?

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The mittens can be folded back and secured so they dont flip-flop around.

Bottom line: Cold-weather running gearhasto be functional AF, and these mittens deliver.

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Geil is obsessed with this phone holder.

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Who Its For:The super-sensitive runner whos been victimized by clothing seams that just feel weird.

Seriously, we applied it once in the morning and found that it lasted through a post-work outfit change.

On one beach day, it even stayed put after a quick dip in the ocean.

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Another impressive feat of this chafing cream?

Who Its For:Literally anyone with a body.

Who Its For:The pavement pounder who wants to bounce back quickly in between runs.

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