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For most of the year, I'm running outside. Only when it gets really cold do I force myself onto a treadmill to get my miles in. But, there's another type of weather that threatens to make me stay inside. While sunny weather is my favorite weather to run in, sometimes it gets a little too hot. Suddenly, the leggings I put on for my run are making me sweat profusely and I'm getting dehydrated, fast.To avoid any more treadmill runs though, there's a fairly simple solution. I kit myself out with running gear essentials that make the sweltering heat a lot easier to handle. After all, I'm trying to exercise, not get heatstroke. Here's the 12 top picks I've got in my basket ready for summer. Then, you can keep much cooler while still enjoying the lovely weather.Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds.

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