Running clubs may be the latest social craze, but running as a hobby is nothing new. It's one of the easiest and most accessible ways to support your heart health, improve endurance, and boost your mood. While pounding the pavement may become less comfortable as you age, staying active in whatever way feels best for your body is what really matters. For Katie, that means pickleball and strength training.
Whatever your routine of choice or age, getting dressed for a workout remains a hurdle in and of itself. Most fitness apparel tends to be boring, uncomfortable, and downright suffocating. If you've ever felt like a contortionist just trying to get into the sports bra deemed "most supportive" or pulled a muscle before hitting the mat because the new high-waisted shorts you ordered have what might as well be a modern-day corset built in, you know what we're talking about. No wonder they say getting dressed is half the battle.
Athleta has been helping fight this exact battle for decades, and they still find ways to innovate on their efforts. Designed for movement without sacrificing style, their new Wilder Run collection features a Featherweight Stretch fabric that promotes airflow and mobility, with an on-trend plissé pleating that looks more inspired by Japanese fashion designers than your typical workout gear. It also boasts UPF 40+ protection, making it great for hiking or summer walks along the beach.
We're currently eyeing this voluminous jacket, which features a pleated back panel that will billow behind you during sweaty runs, or cool you down on nightmare days when a heat wave meets a hot flash. The collection also includes supportive leggings, streamlined tanks, and sports bras that Katie wears.
Athleta’s new Fabric Shop features even more unique and high-performing designs that work beyond the track — think chic midi dresses and flowy textured tops you can wear while shopping (perhaps your preferred form of cardio).
Whether you're training for your first 5K, your fourth marathon, or simply running errands, these pieces are built to keep up while looking polished enough to wear the rest of the day.
