If you've recently taken up running or joined a run club, welcome. Long a fairly niche hobby for those who craved the endorphin rush or wanted to become a part of the elusive 1% of the population who finish a marathon, running has taken over in the last year or so, prompting a sharp increase in the number of people lacing up. One of the most joyous things to come from the boom in interest in running, IMO, is how fun athleisurewear brands are now being with their designs.
Long gone are the days of boring or brashly-printed kit that smelt like your old PE kit after two washes - in, dopamine-bright sets, polarised round-the-face sports glasses, hydration vests and carbon plate-boosted shoes galore, all meticulously paired to create the finished 'Gram look, of course. The standout trend among the runner girlies RN? Micro shorts, adorned by many a running influencer still hoping that the UK might finally show us the sunshine we've all been waiting for. Pair with a cropped, sweat-wicking vest and whack a scrunchie or ribbon in your hair and you're good to smash whatever distance you choose (while looking cute for some selfies at the same time).
While I was a little dubious about the trend to begin with, it's safe to say I'm a convert. As the Senior Health Editor here at , I'm picky about what kit I feature and never write about designs that are fashion-forward but not actually functional (in other words, leaving you with chafing, unsubtle sweat patches or a serious front or back we.
