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GIVE YOURSELF the EDGE
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Summer tops that offer a
blend of fashion and function
- Saucony
Freedom Tank
£35 saucony.com
This lightweight vest is
a great option for races
and speed sessions â the
anatomical cut means itâs
not too tight and will move
nicely with your body. It
features a scoop neck
racerback (put on sun
cream unless you want a
diamond-shaped tan mark)
and an extended lower
hem for extra coverage.
3. Asics FuseX
V-Neck
£30 asics.co.uk
This is an excellent training
top that works well over
a variety of distances and
is ideal for cross-training
too as itâs durable soft
and unfussy. It comes in
several colours but the
white option is a little
see-through so wear
a boldly coloured layer
underneath or give it a miss
if youâre on the shy side.
4. Tr i b es p or t s
Engineered Short-
Sleeve Tee
£35 tribesports.com
A itted T-shirt that is best
suited to those who have
an athletic physique. The
ergonomic panels allow
it to move in perfect sync
with your body on the run.
Minimal seams cut down
on irritation while mesh
panels on the back and
the chest ofer excellent
breathability.
5. Ashmei
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£75 ashmei.com
No we havenât lost our
minds; we know that £75
is very pricey for a T-shirt
but if you have the money
to spend youâll ind the
premium blend of merino
and carbon results in a
piece of kit that helps to
regulate your temperature
wicks superbly dries
quickly and feels utterly
dreamy against your skin.
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- Columbia
Titan Ultra
From £25
columbiasportswear.co.uk
This is packed with smart
features: a dropped rear
hem to cover your bum
fast-wicking polyester an
antimicrobial treatment
to ward of odour and a
series of small blue circles
woven on the inside of
the top that react with
your sweat to generate
a cooling sensation.