Article by Sally Riley
Tracksmith Harbor Jacket ($255)
I grew up in Minnesota, where winter was real winter. This fall season here in New England has been unusually mild and summer-like, but the cold winter weather is definitely here.
Last week it finally got cold enough to test out the new Tracksmith Harbor Jacket on a run. It did not disappoint! At first I thought it looked like a really nice lifestyle item and would be too heavy and constricting to actually run in, but I was quickly proven wrong. Yes, they’re stylish and can be worn to run errands around town or to dinner, but they’re also surprisingly functional and comfortable while running.
The Harbor Jacket is designed to handle cold temperatures while running without restricting your mobility. The quilted insulation features PrimaLoft® Gold, a lightweight synthetic material created for thermal efficiency, and is strategically placed to focus warmth throughout the core and extremities. Masu.
Additionally, an innovative back vent lined with 2:09 mesh allows ventilation and ventilation, topped with a soft woven weatherproof shell.
Nice stand-up collar, two external hand pockets, one with a zippered pocket for small valuables, and a drop-in internal pocket perfect for gloves or other items. It is attached. Similar to the pockets on the NDO jacket, there’s also a secret cell phone pocket inside the side seam. It’s a snug fit, but has enough room to support any necessary base layers underneath.
My first impression was that this was a perfect lifestyle jacket for shoulder season, but one run changed everything. The size is true to size, but it doesn’t feel constricting, there’s plenty of room for layering, and the free range of motion in the arms is amazing. Although the lightweight material is not stretchy, it has a good amount of stretch and provides good movement for the upper body. The length of the jacket is perfect – not too long like some current competitors’ jackets (disclaimer: I’m 5’2” tall and wear a women’s size XS), but the cropped length of other jackets is It’s so long that it doesn’t reach the length. “Trendy” (we’re looking at you, Swoosh running apparel).
A vented back flap over mesh provides excellent ventilation even when you get hot while running. I thought I might get too hot after a few miles, but I felt pleasantly comfortable every time I ran in this jacket.
One of the few drawbacks I found with the Harbor Jacket is the lack of reflective elements for running when the sun wanes. The dark navy color makes it less noticeable when worn as a runner in the dark. You can also add a two-way zipper for better ventilation from the bottom.
The Harbor Jacket is a great addition to Tracksmith’s increasingly appealing outerwear lineup. Enjoy this jacket when running in 20s, 30s, or 40s (other runners may be fine down to 0 degrees with this jacket on, but I’ve never run colder than that). ). Please enjoy it as casual wear. Your friends will be jealous.
Women’s Harbor Jacket
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Tracksmith Olmsted Pack ($150)
Sally: As an unabashed fan of the Tracksmith brand and everything it stands for, I’ve been coveting this classic and attractive backpack for the past year. The initial rarity made me want it even more.
This well-crafted, versatile 18L backpack is made from durable weather-resistant fabric for runners on the go. Many runners commute by foot. Tracksmith offers a practical and comfortable solution for carrying wet running clothes and muddy sneakers in the same bag as your laptop and documents. This pack can be used at home, on campus, on the subway, and at the airport alike.
The Olmsted pack is packed with features:
There is a 12L hidden storage compartment for storing shoes or dirty running clothes.
A padded interior laptop pocket can hold up to a 16-inch laptop and doubles as a hydration sleeve.
5 additional zipper pockets for organization
Two external mesh pockets for water bottles
Removable/adjustable waist strap and chest strap
Padded sash on the back doubles as a luggage sleeve to loop over the handle of your rolling luggage while traveling
The trademark TS white sash sits on the navy blue back, concealing a convenient external zip pocket.
Thanks to the padded back panel and padded straps, the pack adjusts easily to my frame and I find it very comfortable.
Tracksmith is named after Fred Olmstead, the famous landscape architect who designed many of the beautiful parks in Boston and New York City that we often walk through, including Franklin Park, Boston’s Arnold Arboretum and Emerald Necklace, and New York City’s Central Park. We have given this pack a name. This pack aims to share the same design principles as Olmsted’s Landscapes, which are rooted in practicality and simplicity.
We can’t wait to put it to the test! Tracksmith has an incredibly loyal following. During the recent NYC Marathon weekend, I couldn’t believe how much New York runners wore Tracksmith, both during the race (filled with New York 24 singlets) and on the streets the day before the race. This backpack completes the Tracksmith fan look and makes a great gift idea for a Tracksmith fan you know (not sure if you’d buy one for yourself as a gift).
Pack generously provided by Tracksmith for testing.
olmsted pack
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Sally, a lifelong runner and mother of five, has come to terms with her decision to run her first marathon at the age of 54. Since then, she has run the last 10 Boston Marathons, two New York Marathons, one Chicago, and one London, with her sights set on a WMM Six Star medal. After finishing 3 hours 25 minutes 55 seconds (9th in AG) at the 2022 Boston PR and 2nd in the W60 age group in New York for the second year in a row, she will be running the Abbott race at the 2022 London Marathon. Participated in and completed the World Marathon Major Age Group World Championship. Her personal best time was 3:24:02, which placed her 6th in the world in the women’s 60-64 age group. She also competes in USATF races with the Greater Lowell Road Runners team. Adding meaning to the Boston Marathon race, she ran with Team Eye and Ear and raised more than $275,000 for Massachusetts Eye Hospital. Sally is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 105 pounds, lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and trains outdoors year-round. She attributes all the challenges of training for the Boston Marathon to her love of skiing out west.
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