Tracksmith is the brand for consistency. And, for Chicago runners, consistency can be difficult as the weather conditions readily challenge runners durability. But, Chicago grit + Tracksmith motivation = RESULTS.<\/p>\n
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The New Days Off collection is live and ready for you to peruse. This collection is built for runners to keep their run streaks going year after year, and for training to be a year-round commitment. We have covered the release of the NDO collection each year and have enjoyed hearing how this collection has kept our readers motivated through the snow, sleet, wind, humidity, and heat that challenge runners in the Midwest. You continue to show up through these conditions, and we love to hear how this collection, in particular, plays a part in keeping you accountable.<\/p>\n
The NDO 2026 Calendar<\/a> is my favorite yet. I hang this calendar on our magazine\u2019s office wall each year to encourage our runners to stay connected to running, regardless of the challenges life throws. This year\u2019s design is incredibly unique, complete with a gold custom Sharpie to cross off days. Although I have a handful of miles to pound in 2025, I can\u2019t wait to hang this beauty.<\/p>\n The psychology is simple: while setting ambitious goals can be daunting, maintaining daily systems is much more effective. The NDO Calendar is then a call to action: What one thing can you do every day to improve as a runner? Some days that will mean executing a hard workout, and some days that might mean yoga or rolling out. The act of crossing out days (perhaps as a countdown to a goal race) is cathartic and centering. We\u2019re reminded of the larger meaning behind the commitment and comforted in knowing that no single day defines us as an athlete.<\/em> \u2013 Tracksmith Website<\/a><\/p>\n Tracksmith\u2019s commitment to Chicago runners is evident in it\u2019s design of this collection as the NDO Anorak is perfect for our chilly temps and harsh winds. \u201cThis classic cold-weather silhouette gets a performance update. Made from a Swiss-engineered softshell lined in Merino, with high-stretch paneling, adjustable hood and 360-degree reflectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n This material is both water and wind repellant, resistant to the toughest of days Chicago can dish up. It\u2019s made from Tracksmith\u2019s signature water-repelling Schoeller softshell and lined in a Merino wool blend, for warmth, softness, and natural odor control and moisture management. This top will both shield our runners from the toughest of elements and look sharp for a post-run coffee and donut at Stans.<\/p>\n The NDO tights<\/a> are the match to this top, designed to keep Chicago runners and safe with reflective details built in to guard us in the pre-sunrise and post sunset hours.<\/p>\n These are built from Fusion double knit: an innovative combination of Merino wool for warmth and moisture management, nylon for durability and spandex for comfort and support. A channeled drawstring prevents the dreaded waistband sag, and windblock overlays keep bitter headwinds at bay. There is even a zippered phone pocket! My favorite part of these tights is that they do not sag! One of my challenges with winter running is finding tights that I am not constantly pulling on to keep up. I didn\u2019t have to tug on these one moment to keep them in place on my recent 10 miler.<\/p>\n The Tracksmith Elliot NDO<\/a> may be the pinnacle of this collection as it shields runners from slush and snow, while providing warmth.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mychicagoathlete.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_13-12-2025_192024_www.tracksmith.com_-239x300.jpeg\")
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