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Bottoms

Essential for every runner is a pair of Lycra running shorts. These prevent chaffing, and are comfortable as they move with your body. You can then choose from a range of styles to wear over the Lycra shorts.

Types of bottoms

Capri

Fairly straight-cut pants, tapered to the mid-calf.

Leggings

Extend from the waist to the ankles offering a snug fit to the legs, often made of lycra.

Pants

Extend from the waist to the ankles offering a snug fit to the legs, often made of lycra.

Shorts

End at or above the knee.

Tights

Offer a snug fit to the legs, often made of lycra.

Trackster

Similar to track suit bottoms, usually loose fitting.

Features to consider when buying running bottoms

Thermal

Offers insulation to keep you warm.

Drawstring waist

Enhances the fit.

Ventilation

Helps to reduce sweat and keep you cool.

Water resistant

To keep you dry in wet weather.

Internal key pocket

Great for storing a key, tissue or other small essential.

Seams flatlocked

Reduces chaffing.

Lycra

Used to give comfort, movement and shape retention to a garment that will not loose its elasticity through washing.

Where to buy running bottoms

She Active
Essential Fitness
Figleaves

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