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    Focus On: Running Clothes

    These running clothes will make you want to get out there this spring. With the London Marathon right around the corner, we're lusting after neon brights, Nike runners and high performance fabrics. Take a look...

    By Becky Freeth
    Published 8 April 2014 In Features

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    These running clothes will make you want to get out there this spring. With the London Marathon right around the corner, we're lusting after neon brights, Nike runners and high performance fabrics. Take a look...

    Everyone's wearing running clothes. It could be the weather change or the fact that the London Marathon is within touching distance (or we're just that desperate to be seen in our new Nike Roshe Runners) but runningwear seems to be top of everyone's agenda.

    Ever since the retro sneaker revival came into play the spring, we've been dying for a new pair of trainers. From Nike to New Balance, the new season running shoes have us hooked on colour-pop laces, bold prints and neon palettes. And, with sports luxe fabrics and perforated panels from brands such as Lululemon right at the top of the style list, everyone wants to slip into some high performance gear this month.

    Running Clothes

    Running Clothes

    Running Clothes
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    So get your racing stripes on, because we've rounded up the crème de la crème of running clothes for women.  

    Sweaty Betty Swift Bonded Run Vest, £70

    Sweaty Betty Swift Bonded Run Vest, £70

    Sweaty Betty Swift Bonded Run Vest

    Sweaty Betty is your one-stop-shop for chic running clothes. This Bonded Run Vest is cut in a flattering shape with contrast panels and a subtle design detail.

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    Nike Free Trainer 5, £90

    Nike Free Trainer 5, £90

    Nike Free Trainer 5

    Nike trainers are having a moment. With their recent fashion makeover, Free Runners feature a brighter palette and even neon colour-clash laces to make running justa little bit more jazzy.

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    Nike Cyclone Jacket, £80

    Nike Cyclone Jacket, £80

    Nike Cyclone Jacket

    Because marathon weather is unpredictable... The Nike Cyclone Jacket will get you ready for any eventuality on race day.

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    Reebok Cloud Vest At Very, £30

    Reebok Cloud Vest At Very, £30

    Reebox Cloud Vest At Very

    To brighten up your running mood, experiment with a tropical colour scheme in this dreamy Reebok Cloud Vest.

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    Adidas By Stella McCartney Adizero II Mesh Sneakers, £140

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Adizero II Mesh Sneakers, £140

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Adizero II Mesh Sneakers

    If we could pair a designer with a sportswear brand for the perfect fit, it would be Stella and Adidas. Featuring an on-trend pastel palette, the Adizero II Mesh Trainers are just one hot pick from the collaboration.

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    H&M Sports Bra Medium Support, £9.99

    H&M Sports Bra Medium Support, £9.99

    H&M Sports Bra Medium Support

    With a few splashes of chic green, the H&M Sports Bra isn't the kind of under garm we'll be covering in a hurry.

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    Topshop x Adidas Originals Blue Runner Shorts, £32

    Topshop x Adidas Originals Blue Runner Shorts, £32

    Topshop x Adidas Originals Blue Runner Shorts

    Sportswear is weaving its way into our mainstream wardrobes, especially since the Topshop x Adidas Originals collection landed at our high street fashion favourite. But these Runner Shorts are just right for us runners.

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    Adidas By Stella McCartney Reversible Mesh Performance Tank Top, £55

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Reversible Mesh Performance Tank Top, £55

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Reversible Mesh Performance Tank Top

    Forget your racing number, we'll be wearing Stella McCartney's name across our chests in the Reversible Mesh Performance Tank Top.

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    Nike Filament Capri Pants, £18

    Nike Filament Capri Pants, £18

    Nike Filament Capri Pants

    Nike won't let you down when it comes to slick running pants. Durable, lightweight and moveable, the Nike Filament Capri Pants are a runner favourite this season.

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    Nike Women's Polka Dot Print Tempo Shorts, £25

    Nike Women's Polka Dot Print Tempo Shorts, £25

    Nike Women's Polka Dot Print Tempo Shorts

    Running shorts just got chic. The Nike Polka Dot Print Tempo Shorts adopt a subtle floral print, in keeping with SS14 styling. Check.

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    H&M Sports Bra, £7.99

    H&M Sports Bra, £7.99

    H&M Sports Bra

    Why not pick a patterned racing vest this season? You'll stand out among a sea of neons and mesh in this H&M Top.

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    Lululemon Patience Pants, £88

    Lululemon Patience Pants, £88

    Lululemon Patience Pants

    Who wants to run in black anyway? It's all about the cobalt blue running pants from Lululemon.

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    Topshop x Adidas Originals Tee, £30

    Topshop x Adidas Originals Tee, £30

    Topshop x Adidas Originals Tee

    With the sweetness of Topshop's heart print and effortless cool of Adidas Originals' iconic emblem, you've got yourself a retro running top that will last and last.

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    GapFit Stride Logo Shorts, £11.99

    GapFit Stride Logo Shorts, £11.99

    Gap Shorts

    A bold neon lining sits pretty against the subtle graffiti print of the GapFit Stride Logo Shorts.

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    Lululemon Energy Bra In Black With White, £42

    Lululemon Energy Bra In Black With White, £42

    Lululemon Energy Bra In Black With White

    Get your racing stripes on for the Lululemon Energy Bra - perfect for layering under spring brights.

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    Primark Workout Panelled T-Shirt, £6

    Primark Workout Panelled T-Shirt, £6

    Primark Workout Panelled T-Shirt

    Need some basics for running clothes collection? Bulk buy the ready-to-wear separates at Primark with a strong hit of pink running throughout.

    Nike Rosherun Print Fashion Trainers At Littlewoods, £72

    Nike Rosherun Print Fashion Trainers At Littlewoods, £72

    Nike Rosherun Print Fashion Trainers At Littlewoods

    Lucky for runners, trainers are a fashion favourite this season. We love the patterned offerings from Adidas and Nike this season and especially the Rosherunners in a variety of colour clashes and energetic prints.

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    Sweaty Betty Infinity Workout Bra, £37

    Sweaty Betty Infinity Workout Bra, £37

    Sweaty Betty Infinity Workout Bra

    With a cool crossover strap, the Sweaty Betty Infinity Workout Bra echoes the key lingerie and swimwear styles of the season.

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    Sweaty Betty Zoom Tri-Top, £60

    Sweaty Betty Zoom Tri-Top, £60

    Sweaty Betty Zoom Tri-Top

    Streamline your shape in the Sweaty Betty Zoom Tri-Top with its coral-coloured 'Zoom' panels.

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    Nike Women's Short Sleeve Swoosh T-Shirt, £22

    Nike Women's Short Sleeve Swoosh T-Shirt, £22

    Nike Women's Short Sleeve Swoosh T-Shirt

    Go retro in a classic Nike T-shirt print. The message on this one is simple, just do it.

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    Primark Workout Grey Vest With Crop Overlay, £5

    Primark Workout Grey Vest With Crop Overlay, £5

    Primark Workout Grey Vest With Crop Overlay

    Want to layer up without the excess bulk? Choose a feather-light crop overlay, like this Primark Workout Vest.

    M&S Active Santoni Seamfree Cropped Leggings, £17.50

    M&S Active Santoni Seamfree Cropped Leggings, £17.50

    M&S Active Santoni Seamfree Cropped Leggings

    M&S keep it simple for their women's running clothing collection. With just a flash of feminine pink at the wasitband, the M&S Active Santoni Seamfree Cropped Leggings mean business.

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    Nike Black Boy Tempo Shorts, £28

    Nike Black Boy Tempo Shorts, £28

    Nike Black Boy Tempo Shorts

    For maximum movement on race day, the Nike Black Boy Tempo Shorts will serve you well.

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    Gap High Performance Sports Bra, £17.99

    Gap High Performance Sports Bra, £17.99

    Gap Sports Bra

    The Gap High Performance Sports Bra was built for the biggest training sessions of your life. Draining moisture straight at the source, this high impact bra is comfortable yet effective.

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    H&M Sports Top, £14.99

    H&M Sports Top, £14.99

    H&M Sports Top

    Colour block your way to your best running ensemble yet. The H&M Sports Top is feminine whilst still being perfectly sports-inspired.

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    Lucas Hugh Sola Prism Shard Performance Shorts, £125

    Lucas Hugh Sola Prism Shard Performance Shorts, £125

    Lucas Hugh Sola Prism Shard Performance Shorts

    Fancy adding some character to your running clothing? Try the Lucas Hugh Sola Prism Shard Performance Shorts and feel just a little more 'you'.

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    Lucas Hugh Ion Performance Bra, £80

    Lucas Hugh Ion Performance Bra, £80

    Lucas Hugh Ion Performance Bra

    The slick cut of the Lucas Hugh Ion Performance Bra makes it easier to layer under your running clothes whilst still keeping your secure.

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    Next Mesh Airtex T-Shirt, £14

    Next Mesh Airtex T-Shirt, £14

    Next Mesh Airtex T-Shirt

    In keeping with the catwalk themes for SS14, the Next Mesh Airtex T-shirt features perforated fabrics for keeping up appearances, and performance in this case.

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    Next Airtex Vest, £12

    Next Airtex Vest, £12

    Next Airtex Vest

    The Next Airtex Vest is wearable and breathable. Choose yours in a soft pastel pink for parred down palette.

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    Lululemon Wunder Under Pants, £72

    Lululemon Wunder Under Pants, £72

    Lululemon Wunder Under Pants

    For movement, choose the Lululemon Wunder Under Pants. They can be easily layered or worn alone to suit any type of athelete.

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    H&M Sports Shorts, £7.99

    H&M Sports Shorts, £7.99

    H&M Sports Shorts

    A loose pair of H&M Sports Shorts are a throwback running style that's easy to wear with or without a layer underneath.

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    M&S Active Animal Print Panelled Jacket, £12.99

    M&S Active Animal Print Panelled Jacket, £12.99

    M&S Active Animal Print Panelled Jacket

    The M&S Active Animal Print Panelled Jacket features a subtle leopard print to suit the fashion-savvy among the running set.

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    M&S Quick Dry Half Zip Vest Top, £22.50

    M&S Quick Dry Half Zip Vest Top, £22.50

    M&S Quick Dry Half Zip Vest Top

    Neoprene fabrics and scuba shapes are not only the perfect choice for runners, they also happen to be right on trend for SS14.

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    New Balance Grey/Charcoal Trainers At Next, £65

    New Balance Grey/Charcoal Trainers At Next, £65

    New Balance Grey/Charcoal Trainers At Next

    New Balance are the 'it' sneaker brand of the moment, but we can see why. Forget the fashion styles for your big runs and invest in a pair of the tough-grip, high performance running designs.

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    M&S Extra High Impact Sports Bra, £22.50

    M&S Extra High Impact Sports Bra, £22.50

    M&S Extra High Impact Sports Bra

    Want to be sure you're really secure on race day? Trust M&S with their Extra High Impact Sports Bra from your first training sessiont to your big goal.

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    Lululemon All Sport Bra In Green Camo, £38

    Lululemon All Sport Bra In Green Camo, £38

    Lululemon All Sport Bra In Green Camo

    As a layering option, the Lululemon All Sport Bra has just a touch of trend awareness in green camo.

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    Lululemon Lightened Up Pullover, £98

    Lululemon Lightened Up Pullover, £98

    Lululemon Lightened Up Pullover

    A neon running jacket makes the perfect cover up for the start, middle or end of a run. Its lightweight pullover nature allows you to maintain your optimum temperature throughout exercise.

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    Lululemon Run Swiftly Tech LS Coral Top, £62

    Lululemon Run Swiftly Tech LS Coral Top, £62

    Lululemon Run Swiftly Tech LS Coral Top

    The Lululemon Run Swiftly Tech LS Coral Top is designed for long distance running, preventing irritation on skin and escaping perspiration. Perfect.

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    Nike Black Ditsy Bra at Next, £28

    Nike Black Ditsy Bra at Next, £28

    Nike Black Ditsy Bra

    Complete with a ditsy print, the Nike Black Bra takes the tomboy edge off this black and white sportsbra.

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    H&M Running Jacket, £24.99

    H&M Running Jacket, £24.99

    H&M Running Jacket

    Wind proof and water proof and even resistent to overheating, the H&M Running Jacket is the ultimate layer for running in unpredictable conditions.

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    Adidas By Stella McCartney Run Climalite Stretch Jersey Tank, £65

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Run Climalite Stretch Jersey Tank, £65

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Run Climalite Stretch Jersey Tank

    Maintaining an air of chic for even the most devoted runners, the Adidas by Stella McCartney Run Climalite Stretch Tank clashes jersey fabrics with breathable sheer shoulders to combine sports with fashion beautifully.

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    F&F Active Seamfree Crop Top, £6

    F&F Active Seamfree Crop Top, £6

    F&F Active Seamfree Crop Top

    Need another light layer to cover up your sports underwear? The F&F Active Seamfree Crop Top layers on easily with a cool ice blue ombre effect.

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    Adidas By Stella McCartney Eupherusa Printed Air Mesh Sneakers, £120

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Eupherusa Printed Air Mesh Sneakers, £120

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Eupherusa Printed Air Mesh Sneakers

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    Forever 21 Geo Print Running Capris Trousers, £14.75

    Forever 21 Geo Print Running Capris Trousers, £14.75

    Forever 21 Geo Print Running Capris Trousers

    Flash a little in-season print on your Forever 21 Geo Print Running Capri Trousers and you're ready for anything.

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    F&F Active Colour Block Leggings, £12

    F&F Active Colour Block Leggings, £12

    F&F Active Colour Block Leggings

    These running leggings will be your go-to separates for some time to come. Easy to wear and very versatile, the F&F Active Colour Block Leggings are a no-brainer.

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    Adidas By Stella McCartney Run Three Quarter Tights, £79.95

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Run Three Quarter Tights, £79.95

    Adidas By Stella McCartney Run Three Quarter Tights

    Adidas and Stella McCartney is like a match made in heaven. Uniting a zest of lime green with a soft ice blue, this running clothing collection just makes sense.

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    Adidas Pink Supernova Tank Top, £35

    Adidas Pink Supernova Tank Top, £35

    Adidas Pink Supernova Tank Top

    Moulding beautifully to your shape, the Adidas Pink Supernova Tank Top will mean you're not dealing with flapping fabrics or loose straps during your next big run.

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    Sweaty Betty Compression Distance Run Tights, £80

    Sweaty Betty Compression Distance Run Tights, £80

    Sweaty Betty Compression Distance Run Tights

    Streamline your leg shape in a pair of Sweatty Betty Compression Distance Run Tights and make sure you're just one step ahead on race day.

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    Panache Sports Bra, £38

    Panache Sports Bra, £38

    Panache Sports Bra

    The Panache Sports Bra means business, ladies. Want to keep everything where it should be when you're running? This specially designed padded, moulded and underwired bra reduces breast bounce by up to 83%. You can't say fairer than that.

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    Uniqlo Sweat Long Sleeve Hoodie, £14.90

    Uniqlo Sweat Long Sleeve Hoodie, £14.90

    Uniqlo Sweat Long Sleeve Hoodie

    If you're looking for the perfect sporty top layer for a big run, cover up in the Uniqlo Sweat Long Sleeve Hoodie. Perfect for the earliest of pre-work runs.

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    Adidas Climachill Tank Top, £25

    Adidas Climachill Tank Top, £25

    Adidas Climachill Tank Top

    As sported by athletic golden girl Jessica Ennis in the official Adidas ad campaign, the Climachill Tank Top features a new climate-control technology to keep you feeling (and looking cool) when you're pounding the pavements.

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