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2017 Running Gear Guide: Nutrition

$2.79 per bar, clifbar.com

Highlight: Light yet satisfyingly filling

Clif Bar’s newest Whey Protein Bar isn’t as dense as most protein bars, but it still manages to pack in 14 grams of protein with only 5 grams of sugar. The source of protein comes from a combination of whey, organic brown rice protein, organic pea protein and cashews. Plus, it has a slight Rice Krispies consistency.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: Recovery

$25, pro-tecathletics.com

Highlight: More invigorating and less punishing on muscles

A 5-inch, high-density foam ball is wrapped in muscle-massaging nubs for deep relief of quads, hamstrings and your lower back. Place it on the floor or wall and use your body weight for an invigorating massage. It’s less intense than a lacrosse ball or golf ball, meaning longer massage sessions.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: Sunglasses

$275, roka.com

Highlight: Run-specific aviators that stay put

Aviator sunglasses purpose-built for endurance, these stylish frames from Roka feature grippy earpieces and polarized lenses. Like all aviators, they offer decent coverage and a weightlessness that makes them easy to forget about—made more so in the Phantom by a titanium frame. They look great and can go the distance.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: Music

$150, bose.com

Highlight: Great sound quality and a secure fit

Music is deep, captivating, and truly sounds like it’s coming from speakers. The buds are secure, light and pain free with a gentle seal and multiple fit options. The device is sweat and weather resistant. For $50 more, the SoundSport Pulse has an in-ear HR monitor.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: Hats

$28, thenorthface.com

Highlight: A comfy and functional hat you’ll never want to take off

A go-anywhere hat with soft comfort that dries quickly, the Pop-Up is just about everything you want in a steamlined run cap. It folds up nicely but retains its shape, and the back has stretch elastic rather than nylon, velcro or snap-back.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: Socks

$15, balega.com

Highlight: Made with silver to fight odor

Encapsulated with silver ions, these socks have been designed to provide long-lasting antibacterial properties and moisture-wicking performance. They’re soft and comfortable to adapt to various foot shapes without bunching or overstretching, ultimately keeping feet in an optimal environment so they remain dry and odor-free.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: Night Gear

$240, on-running.com

Highlight: Lightweight, packable, all-weather jacket with reflectivity

On Running’s outstanding new jacket uses Japanese-sourced resilient, weatherproof, DWR-treated material that is tear-proof and flashed with reflective taping for 360-degree ventilation and visibility. The four-way stretch, lightweight jacket packs into its own pocket, and the comfortable hood features a snug-down design so it won’t interfere with your field of vision.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: C to DD Sports Bras

$65, brooksrunning.com

Highlight: Compression, encapsulation and adjustability

Our newly pregnant tester said this bra stopped the painful bouncing so she was able to run again. It was her first time in anything but a compression bra and she loved the mix of compression, encapsulation and adjustability. As part of the update, Juno’s easy-to-adjust straps have been streamlined for a smoother fit.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: A to B Sports Bras

$54, zensah.com

Highlight: Excellent fit and pretty style

This bra stayed at the top of the test pile because it was easy to get on and off and fit like a dream. It’s also got soft fabric and seamless construction, with wide, soft straps. It even has some pretty ruching on the front and a body-mapped design to keep you cooler.

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2017 Running Gear Guide: Women’s Jackets

$120, thenorthface.com

Highlight: Excellent fit and comfort

Even with the dialed fit and details like a notched neck (so ponytails don’t rub the collar) the most remarkable thing about this lightweight jacket is how quiet it is. The fabric used for the BTN doesn’t make a sound and has no next-to-skin clamminess. Ventilation slits are incorporated into the seams.

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