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Summer is Here with a Vengeance

While I was away running in Utah, summer arrived in Chicago with a vengeance.

I’m just right now in the door, back from an epic race weekend in Utah. My plane was very delayed due to high winds so this post is going to be on the abbreviated side. This week we’re talking all about summer running gear.

Some of my favorites are exactly what I wore at the Utah Valley Half Marathon last weekend.

Spandits Boardies. This pattern is Prismatic and it’s brand new. Cute, yes? They looked and performed perfectly in Utah. No slipping, no chafing. SPANDITSLOVE saves you 10% off your first order.

Headsweats visors. They’re the only one’s I’ll wear because they stay on in windy conditions, which we seem to have plenty of here. A visor keeps your head cooler too.

Sunglasses. Personally I prefer sunglasses year round. Whichever ones feel comfy to you and protect your eyes from the rays as well as wind and bugs is the right pair for you. To each his own.

Wicking tank: This one is from Viewsport and it’s a winner. Love the vibrant color.

Mizuno Wave Sky. Of course shoes are a personal choice but I have to say the Wave Sky performed so well in Utah pounding down the mountain, I think I’m going to be spending lots of time this summer in them training for the Berlin Marathon. My feet felt great, no blisters or sore spots. The cushioning was divine!

I’ll be back soon with a race report and more of the epic fun we had in Utah. Trust me there was a lot of it. What a beautiful area! Also be sure to check out my post about running in heat.

Summer running gear: What are your warm weather faves? #running #runchat

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Comments

  5. Totally agree about the Headsweats visors – they make an appearance in my upcoming blog post on Friday. I love them and will only run in their hats and visors.

  7. Guess what? I’m writing this from a hotel outside Chicago because our plane was delayed as well & we missed our connection. So one thing I travel with year round is food — thank God, because we didn’t get in (and eat) until almost 9 pm. I had a tanka bar & a Wilde bar for dinner.

    Also a big fan of sunglasses year round. Gotta protect the eyes.

    Love my Skirtspirts Super Girl tank that I wore at the race! With those back pickets it would be great for cycling, too!

  8. I LOVE the colour/pattern of those tights! You ladies looked absolutely fabulous. Thanks again for hosting this link up!

  9. I have a great hat for summer running, but it does tend to catch in the wind. Maybe it won’t be as windy during the summer.

  10. You looked great. Having serious FOMO with all those IG posts from all the bloggers. Looking forward to Vegas now.

    I love my skirts – keep me cool and love those pockets in the shorts.

  12. Hmm, looks like I need to look into those visors since I must wear one every time I run, regardless of the weather! Thanks for sharing!

  19. It was so great to meet you last weekend, great job in your race!!!
    Hope you were able to get out and enjoy the mountains here a bit before you went back, and hopefully you got out before the snow arrived. I left the day after the snow myself, but didn’t get up to play in it, LOL

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