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Build for the long haul, the Patagonia Long Haul Runners for Women will quickly become the shorts you reach for before heading out on your weekly long run. Built with ultralight, quick drying fabric these running shorts are cut with a bit more coverage, a gusseted crotch and a polyester crepe liner for chafffree running. And with rear Velcro pockets large enough to carry some GU and a Luna Bar, you be set for the long haul.

If you're into tapered, athlete-friendly fleece designs, you'll love the combination of warm Aurora fleece welded to stretchy Polartec Power Stretch panels in this Women's Aurora Zip Neck pullover from The North Face. The Aurora Zip Neck is an excellent choice for running, climbing, hiking, camping and anything that involves moving fast in frosty environs. Bindings along the collar, cuffs and hem help seal in body heat without clamping down on comfort. The only thing some runners and hikers might miss are hand pockets--unlike The North Face Aurora Jacket, this Aurora Zip Neck pullover doesn't have any, but you're set if you have cargo hiking shorts or zip-pocket running tights.

Get just about everything youre looking for in a highperformance running short with the Nike 5in DriFIT Reflective Running Shorts for Men. This running short features a builtin stretchable fabric brief liner that extends to the top of the waist for added comfort, side vents and a mesh back yoke for ultimate breathability.

Keep your hands free with the Nike DriFIT 9" Running Shorts for Men. They come with an internal key pocket and side seam pockets to hold your items while you focus on your run.

Not everyone can roust themselves from bed at 4:00 AM for a morning summer run. If you have to run in the heat, opt for the ventilated comfort of these lightweight and highly breathable Aurora Shorts from Pearl Izumi. Pearl added Direct-Vent panels along the front and back to enhance the cooling throughout the fast-drying and lightweight polyester inner liner. The shell fabric is a blend of Spandex and polyester for enhanced stretch, and there is a partial side split for improved range of motion. The Aurora is a great running short for hot days--and those times when a sadistic race director thinks it's a good idea to have a marathon race start at 9:30 AM in the middle of August.