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. . . Keep On Running

Running is to runners what hiking is to hikers . . . freedom. Running jackets, therefore, must not restrict the freedom of the runner at all, or at least as little as possible.  Some hikers and runners are actually the same person . . . . we’ve all seen them whilst we’re busy hiking along the trail, minding our own business, the superfit types who come running up behind you without a single sound and disappear off into the distance like a fleeting gazelle. The ones who cover a days hike in a couple of hours, and the distance it would take you the whole weekend to cover in less than a day . . . no, I’m not jealous, I could do that if I wanted to but I prefer to take my time and take in all of the sights, scenes, sounds and smells of the hiking trail at my leisure, with frequent snack stops . . . gotta’ keep your energy up you know!

Running Jacket Features

• Running jackets need to be lightweight . . . stands to reason, you can’t go running with a great big heavy jacket slowing you down can you? Some running jackets are designed to feel like you’re actually running naked, although I’m not entirely convinced about how that works!
• Running jackets need to offer protection against the elements . . . the wind and rain can spoil your run at just a moments notice, and hardened runners don’t let something insignificant like the weather put them off.
• Running jackets need to be breathable. Running is a pretty strenuous activity and you could soon find yourself wetter on the inside than you are on the outside without a good ventilation system.
• Running jackets do need pockets so that you can take those important little items with you on your run . . . cell phone, cash, house keys, cereal bar.
• Running jackets sometimes have a reflective logo or strip or two which can really help to keep you safe, increasing your visibility dramatically in low light.

I like her, she’s great . . . and she’s always wanted to be a model . . . you go girl!

Well, I couldn’t NOT include this could I . . . .