Judging by the growth of the plants and flowers in my garden, Spring is upon us. Not before time, what with the pretty grim weather we’ve had over the past few months. And with the clocks about to go forward, life starts to feel that little bit more enjoyable. Spring time and running go well together – you feel as if anything is possible.
Thousands of runners will be starting to focus on their Spring marathons. For those running Paris or Rotterdam they will be well in to their taper, with only a couple of weeks to go before race day. And for those running marathons towards the end of April, such as Boston, Madrid or London, they are approaching the top of their training, with the last, long run only a few weeks away.
Spring is definitely the time to treat yourself to some new running gear. You have trained hard over the Winter on that running body of yours, you have become that lean, mean running machine, so you need the right clothing to show it off.
Whilst new gear may not make you a better runner, having the right clothing can certainly make you feel like one. And feeling good and being comfortable is very important, it makes your run more enjoyable. Modern running clothing is virtually all made of technical materials, breathable and designed to wick away moisture keeping you dry. This type of clothing really does have the edge over a cotton top and old shorts. Cotton adsorbs and retains moisture very easily, making it heavy and so it will stick to you and inhibit movement.
There are plenty of places to indulge yourself. If you are lucky enough to live in London, Cardiff or Edinburgh, there are the excellent Run and Become shops. Up and Running tend to be good too, and there are plenty of these around the country. Buying online is also an option, and Wiggle has yet to let me down with its choice and service. I recommend these only because I use them, there are plenty of other really good retailers out there.
Go treat yourself.
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