Be Sporty, Look Good, And Protect Your Skin When Working Out In The Sun

I’m a runner and there is no better time than summer in Chicago to put the miles in outdoors. However, leaving the treadmill behind means I need to upgrade my athletic routine to include a few more things. Here are my favorites for getting the most from my outdoor workouts.

IM Active Hair Accessories: I love the Activehold Tough Tread Head Wrap ($8) and the Activehold Sport Clips ($6) because they don’t slip out of my fine hair. Each has a tactile rubber tread that gently grips hair to prevent slipping but doesn’t pull.

Beyond Coastal SPF 30 Lip & Face Screen ($7): Here's another water resistant product that will protect your lips while hydrating and moisturizing. It goes on clear, unlike some of the other heavy SPF lip balms that leave your lips white.

Oakley Polarized Ravishing Sunglasses ($177): The glasses are a perfect blend of fashion and function, ensuring that you aren’t sacrificing style for science. The oversized lenses are polarized and tinted to protect your eyes by blocking out 100% of UVA, UVB and UVC light, while still giving you celeb-ready coverage.

Also check out our review of the Footloose Running Dress for a chic alternative to shorts and a tank.