Upgrade Your Run

Smart designs for faster miles.

1. Beats Powerbeats Pro

Lesser earbuds short out from sweat or aren’t loud enough for the gym, but these deliver punchy sound, durability and tenacious grip. $250; apple.com

2. Gore R7 Gore-tex Shakedry Hooded Jacket

This lightweight running shell kept us comfortably warm and dry in a drizzle, cool morning breeze, gusty wind, wet snow, or downpour. $299; gorewear.com

3. Lululemon Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve 2.0

This seamless top moves with you, and the synthetic fabric keeps you dry. It’s so comfortable that it’s our go-to travel shirt, too. $78; shop.lululemon.com

4. Suunto 5

With 80 sport modes tracking real-time metrics, stress, and recovery, along with a 14-day battery life, the Suunto is serious training tech. $329; suunto.com

5. Vuori Kore Shorts 5"

Made to stretch four ways, using a blend of polyester and elastane, these kept up with us on high-cadence runs with an above-the-knee cut that isn’t too skimpy. $68; vuoriclothing.com

6. Nike Zoomx Vaporfly Next%

With a carbon-fiber plate embedded in a very cushy midsole and a lower heel-toe offset, the 6.6-ounce Next% has a smooth, balanced feel. $250; nike.com