RUNNING IS a simple pursuit—you just have to get out and go—but sometimes, even when you're already out on the road issues can pop up that might hold you back from achieving your goals. Maybe you skipped stretching or you forgot to fuel properly? Or perhaps you've ran into a couple problems with your gear? Namely, ill-fitting running shorts.
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A proper pair of running shorts is vital to your performance. “Running form is crucial to your overall performance for a race and your longevity as a running competitor, especially for those who may be running more than usual, putting more miles than ever on your body,” says James Dietler-Bennion, CSM CPT, Orangetheory Fitness senior head coach. This means if you have uncomfortable shorts that are throwing your running form off then you’re not going to crush that PR.
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Best Overall Running ShortVan Cortlandt Shorts Tracksmith Read More
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Most Lightweight Running ShortDistance Short Ten Thousand Read More
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Amazon's ChoiceAccelerate Short New Balance Read More
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Best High-End Running ShortRippy Trail Shorts Satisfy Running Read More
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Most Comfortable Running ShortBolt Short Fourlaps Read More
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Pace Breaker Lined Short 5" lululemon Read More
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7'' Athletic Running Shorts Baleaf Read More
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AFO Middle Short Janji Read More
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Sherpa 5" Short Brooks Read More
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Flex Stride 5" Nike Read More
When you’re not wearing the proper running gear—whether you need something like stability running shoes or you go off-road sans trail running sneaks—your time and technique can suffer. (Also, is there anything worse than too-long shorts sticking to your sweat-drenched thighs, making every stride miserable?) That’s why we did an extensive sweep of the market to find the best running shorts available.
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From unlined pairs to compression shorts, from solids to patterns, we’ve got something for every runner. Grab a pair or two, then pick out your next running workout so you can get to work!