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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Lauren Gould

RARE PHOTOS: Summer running essentials my nine must haves to staying cool while training for a half marathon | Rare Historical Photos

A photo from a round up of the best summer running gear
My gear has turned my summer half-marathon training into an activity I look forward to. Photograph: Courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods, Bandit Running and Zappos

Nothing screams summer running quite like sweating profusely at 7am. Yet I’m willing to brave the heat rather than suffer through the treadmill’s torturous monotony. (It doesn’t hurt that I know I’ll spend the remainder of my day in an air-conditioned office or under the whir of my bedroom fan.)

Last winter, I shared my cold-weather running staples that helped me log over 20 miles per week. As we shift from arctic temperatures to record-breaking heat, I’m highlighting the gear that has turned my summer half-marathon training into an activity I look forward to.

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