Why hello Fall!
Even though today’s hazy, warm weather in New York City makes me quickly forget this past weekend’s cool temps and Fall fun, there is no doubt in my mind that Fall running has arrived. With the arrival of a new running season comes the fun task of switching out my workout drawer. Long sleeve technical tops and jackets replace the tank tops of Summer while I add compression socks to my shorts for just a few more weeks before switching to crops.
Similar to the way I’ve been stalking Loft, Nordstrom and J.Crew for their new Fall trends, I’m also excited to try some new running gear this Fall. In order to help you all with your search for new gear, I wanted to share my five favorite pieces from Reach the Beach weekend with New Balance. When I wasn’t dripping sweat during the hot daytime runs, I was wearing this gear whether relaxing or running at night.
Before this weekend, I wasn’t familiar with New Balance’s gear beyond their shoes, tanks and shorts which I’ve sworn by for years. Most of their items, including these, tend to be more forgiving and comfortable in their sizing which is a pleasant change from some of the tighter, more bootylicious fits which are so popular with other brands. While I was lucky enough to be sent these items by New Balance, I wanted to share my thoughts with you guys as well as let one lucky reader win one item for themselves!
These items, except when noted, run true to size or a bit large, which is perfect for Fall and Winter as typically you have multiple layers up top.
New Balance Premium Performance Print Capri – Stripe
I fell head over heels for these tights the first time I wore them. The horizontal stripes unexpectedly flatter me everywhere while the higher waist flatters the waistline. The DRY technology wicks away the moisture quickly, allowing me to finish a run or Bar Method class fresh and dry versus a sweaty mess.
While these are perfect for all seasons, I can’t help but include these in my five favorites as I’m absolutely in love with these shoes! They weigh in at only 6.5 ounces, far lighter than my other shoes and have resulted in faster paces! The material hugs for feet, providing a fast feel while the sole is responsive. Even though it packs all of this into a light package, the sole and heel are still supportive enough for my 20 Reach the Beach miles as well as this weekend’s 10 mile race. I’m currently running in the grey blue but have full intentions of rewarding myself with the hi-lite color if I can set a new half marathon PR this Fall!
On sale right now, this vest will become a layering go to this Fall and Winter as the days grow shorter. The bright color keeps runners safe, even in the pitch dark, and there are zip pockets for storing your keys and money as well as smaller, interior pocket. The women’s version is slim cut so keep that in mind when ordering.
New Balance Essentials Plus Classic Sweatpant
It’s straight up embarrassing how much I’ve worn these since they arrived last month. They combine the comfort of your favorite, worn-in sweatpants with the style of this season’s joggers, scrunching perfectly at the ankles. I have worn these for everything from recovering in the van during Reach the Beach to brunch when styled with Converse and a v-neck tshirt. When winter comes, I know I’ll throw these on over my shorts or crops for workout classes as well as snuggling on the couch.
This feminine half zip is perfect to wear to yoga or on a frigid run as it’s made with NB Dry, ensuring that the swick wicks away. I love the ruched detailing and collar notch detail that allows your ponytail to fall over the collar. The rear pocket is large enough to store everything you need for a busy morning of workouts and errands. The $69.99 makes this a great deal and has me tempted to order it in black heather.
Instead of taking my word for it, why don’t you enter my giveaway so you can wine one of the above items in your color and size preference?
To enter:
1) Leave a comment letting me know what item you would want and why. (Required)
2) Follow @healthyhappier on Instagram and leave a comment letting me know you followed.
3) Follow @healthyhappier in Twitter and leave a comment letting me know you followed.
4) Like A Healthy, Happier Bear page on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you followed.
This giveaway is only open to US residents and will end Thursday at 11:59pm. While my friends at New Balance invited me to join them for Reach the Beach as well as providing me with this wonderful gear, I am providing the prize with my own money and was not compensated for this post.
I would love the half-zip! It’s gorgeous!
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The half zip is perfect for fall!
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I had to flip a coin between the impact half zip and the sneakers.
Those sneakers would be amazing to add my workout collection. I am slowly adding pieces!
Looks like an amazing weekend at the relay!
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I’d LOVE to try the sneakers!! I am an Asics girl always dying to try something new but to scared to!!
Oops! Too* scared to!
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I’d love the Beacon vest. I have the jacket, but the best would be great for warmer nights and mornings. 🙂
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Love the half zip!
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I LOVE that purple half zip jacket! So flipping cute! PS Followed you on everything! 🙂
Those sweatpants look amazing! I would for sure live in those on the weekends!
Pick me, pick me! 🙂 The half-zip for the win!
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That New Balance Impact Half Zip is super cute! :]! It’d be great to use to stay warm! <3
The Impact Half Zip would be great for cooler runs!
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The half zip would be awesome for this brooklyn fall weather!
I love the capris – I don’t have anything like them and capris are my favorite workout bottoms!
I love the half zip but those sweatpants look amazing!
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I desperately need the glow beacon vest – I run early in the am in far northern NH so I need to be seen on those dangerous roads!
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Hi! I want the crops! I actually tweeted you about it before you posted this! I already follow you on all those channels, but I can leave a comment!
That vest is so clever! Love it, but would have to go with the quarter zip.
I love the half zip…. I weather is getting cool and that would be perfect and yes I follow u on Twitter and Instagram
Home your enjoying being back on this side of the pond!!!
Hard to choose – they all look like great pieces. I’d have to say the glow beacon vest for night running safety reasons.
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Would love that Beacon Vest for those dark 5:30am runs this Fall!! I also follow on Insta!
That half-zip is awesome!
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I want to try it all!! But I’m especially obsessed with those capris!
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The vest, please because I run at 4:30 in the morning and it is always dark.
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I love that half-zip. I am in need of a new one & I love the colors they offer. 🙂
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I love the vest. I live way up north so there is no way to escape running, or even walking/bike to/from work in the dark, so this would be perfect!!
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I would love the glow beacon vest!
Glow beacon vest for night running
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I would want the vest–I’ve been heading for the gym to run since it’s so dark in the morning, but I’d love to be able to run outside safely, even in these dark early mornings!
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i can’t decide – capris, sweatpants or shirt!
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I love the vest! Would be perfect for early morning runs before the sun comes up. I follow you on Instagram and now Twitter and Facebook, too!
Love The half zip! Would keepe warm on runs or walks to the gym!
I want to win the New Balance Premium Performance Print Capri – Stripe because I love a good pair of workout capris and I like the design and fit.
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Definitely the sweatpants….I plan to spend too much time in them as well!
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I would love the New Balance Vazee Pace because I love that they are so lightweight. Plus NB shoes are the BEST! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
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New Balance Premium Performance Print Capri – Stripe
I would want the New Balance Glow Beacon Vest since the days are getting shorter in New England!
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Torn between the half zip and the sneakers. I live in Asics so I feel like I need to step out of my comfort zone, but the half zip looks perfect for fall – especially when heading to a class or the gym early.
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The classic sweatpant looks awesome and so comfy!
Glow Beacon Vest for sure
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I would love a New Balance Impact Half Zip! So I can run in the cooler fall and winter temps!
I would love the capris or the vest, but mostly the capris. I follow you on Instagram.
I REALLY want the beacon vest – I’ve just got back from a zero dark thirty run and was thinking I need something just like that!
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I liked you on FB. Now I just feel like a stalker 😉
I love the New Balance Impact Half Zip.
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I would really want the capris but it makes me nervous that they don’t have a drawstring (I have a problem with capris riding down) so I would have to want the glow beacon vest – I need to be better about safety now that it is dark in the mornings when I run.
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I would definitely choose the New Balance sneakers. I am always in need of new sneakers and this is a brand I know and love.
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I would love to try the Vazee Pace NB sneaks as I tried on the Fresh Foam NB sneaks at the Disneyland Half but couldn’t bite the bullet of a $150 price tag! I loved the way they felt on my practice jog.
I would love the half zip! Feel like you can’t have enough of the lightweight type of pullovers this time of year!
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That vest would be a game changer for dusk running!
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I would love the NB Vazee Pace shoes. They are already on my Christmas wish list:) Yes it is completely appropriate to have a wish list at 41.
I’d love the shoes!
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The vazee pace sneakers!
The half-zip for sure! Although those sweatpants are super tempting. I’m a half-zip fan – so many ways to wear them during almost all seasons!
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I would like the New Balance Glow Beacon Vest
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I like everything but considering the majority of my runs are before work in the dark, the vest would be perfect!
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I would like to win the New Balance Vazee Pace shoes because I really need a new pair of shoes!
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Those sweatpants! I need them because….sweatpants! I also follow on Twitter and Instagram!
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I would love the pants! I’ve been searching for a flattering striped pair!
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I would love to win the capris in the water vapor/sea glass color!
I would love to own the Essentials Plus Classic Sweatpant!
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I need new running shoes, so I’d love the Vazee Pace trainers. I love that they are so lightweight, and it looks like they have plenty of room in the toebox.
I like the New Balance Vazee Pace since I really need new running shoes
I love the halfzip. So cute!!
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I’d like to win the New Balance Vazee Pace because I could use some new running shoes.
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Sweatpants…because sweatpants don’t need any other explanation 🙂
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I would like the New Balance Glow Beacon Vest because I always end up running after dark from now until Spring arrives again. Also, I need to keep my core warm, but I get hot when I run, so jackets end up being too warm — vests are just right.
The capris sound perfect!
I’d like to win the New Balance Vazee Pace because I love New Balance shoes and, since I am planning on taking up running again after a long time off, I need new shoes. These look great!
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I would love to try the New Balance Glow Beacon Vest! Perfect as the days get shorter!
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Glow beacon vest
I would love that vest! It’s so important to not be running like a ninja
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I like the vazee pace shoes because they are light and grip your feet. I like the color of the shoes,too.
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I would LOVE the New Balance Premium Performance Print Capri – Stripe. I struggle to find comfortable, flattering capris that won’t move around during yoga or while running. PLUS, the moisture wicking technology is especially attractive as I’m about to leave to run Ragnar DC in the rain 🙁
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I want to try the vest because it looks like it would keep me warm, but still allow me to breathe.
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I would love to try the Premium Performance Print Capri in the pretty Water Vapor with Sea Glass style, I am always in need of stylish running pants that make me feel fast!
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I’d choose the vazee pace, since I desperately need a new pair of running shoes!
I would love those sweatpants! They look so cute and comfy! The half zip is really nice, too, but I;m definitely in need of some lounge pants 🙂
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I love the capris and the half zip!! Xo
Sorry the giveaway ended LAST Thursday! 🙁
Ha! Always late lately. It just popped up for me
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I always love a quality workout capri and I’ve never worn new balance ones before. I follow on Instagram and Facebook.
Oh my gosh, I need new running shoes and have been dying to try the Vazees!
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