The Runsie also has pockets all the way around the waistband, with plenty of storage for a phone, snacks, a soft flask, and even a rolled-up extra layer. But my favorite feature is the shorts, which are split in the front for mobility and coverage. (In other words, when you take a step forward and open the split, your upper thigh is exposed—rather than your butt, as is the case with most split shorts.)
I typically don’t run in split shorts because they tend to ride up, and these were no different. But I was impressed at how minimally they crept up throughout my run, and that they didn’t chafe. Unlike other shorts that I’m constantly having to pull out of my crotch, these didn’t bother me (although they did expose pretty much my entire upper thigh.)
And if a one-piece conjures nightmares of wrestling with your outfit in a cramped bathroom stall, have no fear: The Runsie is quick and easy to pull off and on during a pit stop.
The Go Further Bra
Lululemon
The Go Further Bra
The Go Further Bra is billed as a high-impact, maximum-support bra for those with C or D cup sizes. The idea is that these bras are typically so compressive and uncomfortable that you want to rip them off as soon as you’re done running—but now, according to Lululemon, comfort and performance don’t actually have to be at odds.
The Go Further Bra seeks to achieve this balance with some proprietary technology that sounds cool, but remains somewhat mysterious. Lululemon says the bra has “motion-activated support” that kicks in when you’re moving and relaxes when you’re hanging out post-run. I did notice that when I first put the bra on, it felt super comfortable in a way that made me doubt its credentials as a maximum-support bra. But on the run, it was surprisingly supportive, especially considering it’s not at all compressive. Like with the Runsie, I’d be curious to hear feedback from runners with larger chests than me, but personally I found it to be plenty supportive enough.
The bra’s fabric is light and silky—I doubt it’s even capable of chafing. One thing to note: It was fully saturated with sweat after my very hot and humid runs (though, to be fair, I think any bra would have been).
The High-Rise Race Tight
Lululemon
The High-Rise Race Tight
The High-Rise Race Tight is the most similar piece to Lululemon’s current offerings, with one major upgrade: It has tons of pockets. There are pockets all around the waistband, plus a pocket on each leg.
The tights are made from Lululemon’s Nulux fabric, which is soft, cool, and breathable, and I doubt would ever chafe. They don’t have any seams on the inside of the legs, making them further chafe-proof, or an internal drawstring—instead, there’s velvet flocking on the inside for some extra grip. I didn’t experience any sagging or slippage on my runs, but I wonder if I’ll start wishing for a drawcord after some wears and washes.
