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The latest running gear articles from Marie Claire
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On the Hunt for the Best Running Shoes? I’m a Marathon Runner Who’s Tested 1000+ Pairs. My Definitive Pick
For every distance, budget and gait.
By Ally Head
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As Extremely Fussy Health Editors, Trust Us – These 12 Workout Tops for Women Are the Best Money Can Buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Experts Have Spoken: These Are the 7 Best Running Belts on the Market for Zero Bounce and Ample Storage
Starting at just £14.99.
By Amelia Yeomans
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8 Celebrity-Approved Activewear Brands A-Listers Wear for Workouts, Errands, and Everything In Between
They come highly rated by team MC experts as well.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Take It From Daily Runners and Marathoners – These Are the 8 Best Running Leggings to Last Any Distance
Starting at just £40.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Gymshark Just Launched a High-Performance, Affordable Run Collection - and We're Obsessed
Enter: the 10 stylish picks we'll be *adding to basket*.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Harry Styles Just Confirmed He Loves Independent and Vintage Running Gear. As a 10x Marathoner: My Go-To Race Day Formulas
Meet the brands almost guaranteed to score you a PB.
By Ally Head
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Aspiring Runner? It’s Official: 10 Best Running Apps to Download to Boost Cardio Fitness, Stat
Looking to get started with running or improve your pace? A running app could be just what you need.
By Amy Sedghi
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These Are, Hands Down, the 14 Best Hydration Vests According to Runners Who Workout Most Days
Whether you're a casual runner or training for your next marathon.
By Sofia Piza
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Trust Us, We Workout Every Day: 14 Best Running Shorts With Pockets for Stress-Free Workouts
Recommended by our expert Editors.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Running Became Globally Popular in 2025 - But As A Runner, I Have To Ask: At What Cost?
How do we keep the sport focused on community, camaraderie, and the power of accessible movement?
By Ally Head
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Experts Swear By These 8 Styles of Nike Trainers for HIIT, Racing, Cross Training, Hiking and More
With options at all price points
By Chloe Gray
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They Can Make or Break a Workout, but These 9 Best Running Socks Have Seen Our Team Comfortably Through Marathons
With options at every price point
By Amelia Yeomans
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First 10 Minutes Of Your Run Consistently Feel Like Torture? Experts Confirm: This Simple Reason May Be Why
There are so many science-backed reasons to lace up and run - but how can we make it feel like less of a slog?
By Anna Bartter
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Garmin Fitness Trackers are the Best Of The Best - and Trust Us, We're Fussy Fitness Editors. 5 Best to Buy
Functional, fashion-forward, and seriously handy for tracking everything from steps to VO2 max.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Just Ran My 10th Marathon - and Swear These ARTAH Supplements Helped Me Bank My Speediest Time Ever
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They also helped me to enjoy every second of my training block, too.
By Ally Head
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Trust the Experts With 20+ Years of Experience – 13 Best Long-Sleeved Workout Tops for Cosy, Sweat-Wicking Support
Extensively tested and with the MC UK seal of approval.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Yes, Gymshark Really Does Make Some of the Best Activewear on the Market – These 10 Editor Picks Prove It
Affordable and high performance
By Amelia Yeomans
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We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra – These 14 Get Our Vote
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Trust Us: These 15 Running Accessories Will Make Any Distance More Manageable in Chilly Weather
Once you try these, you won't look back.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Every Runner Should Own a Pair of Running Sunglasses – 11 Our Marathon-Obsessed Health Ed Rates
Starting at just £35.
By Amelia Yeomans
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It’s Getting Chilly Out: 14 Best Running Jackets You Can Buy, Tested by Fitness Experts
Fashionable and functional? Yes, please.
By Ally Head
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26 Running Shorts That Don’t Ride Up, Chafe, or Sag, Sweat Tested by a Health Editor Who Runs Most Days
Looking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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Eager To Beat Your Personal Best or Achieve a New Distance Goal? I Run Most Days – 11 Best Races To Book Now
Running is *the* workout of the year - and these are the bucket list races to have on your radar.
By Ally Head
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I've worked in the running industry for ten years - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
As Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa breaks the women's-only marathon world record at the 2025 London Marathon in a time of 2:15:50.
By Ally Head
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Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 8 top picks you'll wear on repeat
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Pink activewear is officially the must-wear trend of the season - 9 items our Health Editors can't stop wearing
Make your workout even more fun with a pop of pink.
By Amelia Yeomans


