{"id":7228,"date":"2017-04-17T15:35:18","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T19:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/?p=7228"},"modified":"2017-04-19T15:04:46","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T19:04:46","slug":"get-out-run-competitive-runner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-competitive-runner\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Out and Run: Competitive Runner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reach for new limits and feel the magic of the trails &amp; pavement this spring. It&#8217;s time to get your runner&#8217;s high and blast through any challenge that comes your way. It is important to invest in comfort that will keep you running longer and faster. Up the ante with technical gear from Sporting Life and enjoy your best running season yet!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"444\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7229 size-large\" alt=\"CompetitiveRunnerHeaderImage\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CompetitiveRunnerHeaderImage-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CompetitiveRunnerHeaderImage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CompetitiveRunnerHeaderImage-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CompetitiveRunnerHeaderImage-768x512.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CompetitiveRunnerHeaderImage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A running maven knows the importance of a good shoe. Run longer than ever before with these heavy-duty styles that offer lightweight support to have you feeling like you&#8217;re running on a cloud.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-7228 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-competitive-runner\/24767394_one_colour_4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24767394_ONE_COLOUR_4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Asics Women&#039;s GEL-Kayano 23 Running Shoe\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7231\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24767394_ONE_COLOUR_4-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24767394_ONE_COLOUR_4-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24767394_ONE_COLOUR_4-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7231'>\n\t\t\t\tAsics Women&#8217;s GEL-Kayano 23 Running Shoe\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-competitive-runner\/24759789_one_colour_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Saucony Women&#039;s Ride 9 Running Shoe\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7230\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24759789_ONE_COLOUR_3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7230'>\n\t\t\t\tSaucony Women&#8217;s Ride 9 Running Shoe\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/10-steps-sporting-life-10k\/24793861_one_colour_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Mizuno Men&#039;s Wave Inspire 13 Running Shoe\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7177\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24793861_ONE_COLOUR_3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7177'>\n\t\t\t\tMizuno Men&#8217;s Wave Inspire 13 Running Shoe\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/xae80gyb-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-3-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Shop All Running Shoes\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7213\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-3-150x150.png 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-3-100x100.png 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-3-200x200.png 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-3.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-7213'>\n\t\t\t\tShop All Running Shoes\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Complete your running gear wardrobe with advanced technical pieces that will keep sweat and other elements out. Breathable fabric will keep you comfortable through every mile and will keep you cool as you glide through the wind during a late night or early morning run.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-7228 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-competitive-runner\/24795221_black_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Under Armour Men&#039;s Threadborne Siro Hooded Top\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-7233\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24795221_BLACK_3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-7233'>\n\t\t\t\tUnder Armour Men&#8217;s Threadborne Siro Hooded Top\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-competitive-runner\/24791071_white_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Nike Women&#039;s Breathe Running Top\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-7232\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24791071_WHITE_3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-7232'>\n\t\t\t\tNike Women&#8217;s Breathe Running Top\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-competitive-runner\/24840399_black_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"2XU Women&#039;s Mid-Rise Compression Tight\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-7240\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24840399_BLACK_3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-7240'>\n\t\t\t\t2XU Women&#8217;s Mid-Rise Compression Tight\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/xae80gyb-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-2-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-7208\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-2-150x150.png 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-2-100x100.png 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-2-200x200.png 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/xAE80gyB-2.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-7208'>\n\t\t\t\tShop Runningwear\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to fuel and hydrate!<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>It is important to fuel your body before and after you run. It is recommended to eat about 1.5 hours before your run to give your body time to digest and provide your body with needed energy. It is recommended to eat roughly 30-45 minutes after your workout. Fuel tired muscles with our GU energy drink mixes, gel and chews created for daily graining. They contain carbohydrates to keep you fueled, electrolytes that aid in hydration and amino acids that reduce mental fatigue and decrease muscle damage. Try Honey Stinger energy chews and waffles for an energy boost on the go. You can easily store all of your snacks as you run with a handy Spibelt that clips at your waist for hands-free convenience.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-7228 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/guenergy\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GuEnergy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"GuEnergy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-7196\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GuEnergy-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GuEnergy-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GuEnergy-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-7196'>\n\t\t\t\tGuEnergy &#8211; In Store Only\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/honeystinger\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyStinger-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-7197\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyStinger-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyStinger-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyStinger-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyStinger-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyStinger-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/HoneyStinger-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-7197'>\n\t\t\t\tHoney Stinger &#8211; In Store Only\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/24110280_lime_green_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Original SPIBelt\u2122\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-7218\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24110280_LIME_GREEN_3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-7218'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Original SPIBelt\u2122\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/stay-warm-winterlude\/blank-space\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blank-space-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blank-space-150x150.png 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blank-space-100x100.png 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blank-space.png 157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Hydration is just as important as being well-fueled. Drink up to 20oz of water prior to your run and continue to drink water as you run to avoid dehydration. We have a large variety of water bottles to suit everyone&#8217;s needs and taste. Shop our picks that will keep you hydrated all run long!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-7228 gallery-columns-5 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/24684946_medium_blue_3-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Camelbak Podium\u00ae Chill Water Bottle\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-7201\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24684946_MEDIUM_BLUE_3-1.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-7201'>\n\t\t\t\tCamelbak Podium\u00ae Chill Water Bottle\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/24832016_purple_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Camelbak Women&#039;s Charm\u2122 1.5L Hydration Pack\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-7199\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3-100x100.jpg 100w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3-200x200.jpg 200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/24832016_PURPLE_3.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-7199'>\n\t\t\t\tCamelbak Women&#8217;s Charm\u2122 1.5L Hydration Pack\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/get-out-run-first-time-runner\/24684938_mint_3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" 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