Girl Gear
MPG Clothing
Dancer-inspired with athletes in mind, MPG’s women’s line is functional, flattering and fashionable. Ideal for yoga, Pilates and running around town, the wide leg and adjustable drawcords of the Swing pant ($89) let you go for a full or cropped look. Throw on the softshell Strike jacket ($230) for water-resistance, a fuzzy fleece lining and that extra length for booty coverage on chilly days. www.mpgsport.com
Sherpani Blaze
Creators of great women’s backpacks and bags—all lined with fun flower designs—Sherpani now offers a new duffle-style/gym bag called the Blaze. With removable straps and back straps that can be tucked away, this bag can be used as a backpack or duffel. You choose. The main compartment is roomy enough to store gym clothes, shoes, toiletries. There are also places and pockets to store your keys, cell phone and water bottle. $64.95, www.sherpani.us
Tarma Designs Jewelry
Be conscious and chic at the same time in some stylish, outdoor-inspired recycled stainless steel jewelry from Tarma Designs. Whether it’s an Om symbol or sun salutation for yogis, a leaf or cairn for nature lovers, or an icon of a hiker or snowboarder for outdoor enthusiasts, there’s a design for you. Available in pendants, earrings, wristbands, even bottle openers. $25-$30, www.tarmadesigns.com
Freestyle Betty Shark X Watch
Women need sports watches, too, just not big, clunky ones. The Betty Shark X is anything but. This hip little timekeeper is waterproof to 100 meters, with luminous hands and markers for reading in the dark. Comes in black or blue. $55, www.freestyleusa.com
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this month's magazine
Altitude With Attitude
Training for a multi-stage, Rocky Mountain trail run in Naperville? It's no problem for Team Small Wonder, which completed the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Challenge with flying colors.
From the Editor: Running From Your 401(k)
This month, runner’s mailboxes are filled with race applications for Turkey trots and end of the season races. It’s your final chance to finish up the year with a 5K, 8K or 10K. Just ignore those envelops for the 401(k).
In & Out
Don’t let working out indoors get you down. These conditioning workouts will prepare you for that first snowfall when the games can begin outside.
Snow Gear
As with every season, there’s new garb and accessories to keep you moving and grooving—and comfortable—on the slopes. Check out what’s cool for this winter.
other features
Mondays with Marty
The award-winning author of Chasing Lance, Martin Dugard, shares his weekly musings exclusively online
AthletiCo Training Tips
AthletiCo has 47 locations in Chicagoland that offer orthopedic rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, massage therapy and more. Read their training tips exclusively on WindyCitySports.com!
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