GET JAKE QUICKENDEN’S LOOK
Published: 14/05/2026 | By: Alex Courbat
Running kit doesn’t really tell you who someone is – but it does say a lot about how they want to feel when they’re out there. Light, fast, protected, comfortable… or somewhere in between. Jake Quickenden’s two setups land exactly on that idea: one is all about pure speed, the other is for getting through whatever the miles (and the weather) decide to throw at you.
FIRST LOOK – KEEP IT SIMPLE, GET OUT OF THE WAY
This one’s very “don’t overthink it.” Everything is stripped back so you’re not distracted by your kit at all. Up top, the On Performance Running T-Shirt is designed to basically disappear once you start running. It’s light, it wicks sweat quickly, and the taped seams mean less rubbing and less to think about. There’s a bit of mesh on the back too, just to keep air moving when things heat up – which, in a marathon or HYROX effort, they always do.
The shorts are the adidas Own The Run Shorts – simple, reliable, no fuss. They handle sweat, they’ve got a zip pocket for essentials, and that’s really it. Underneath, the adidas Techfit AEROREADY tights add that familiar locked-in feel a lot of runners like on race day – supportive, but not restrictive.
Then the shoes: the adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4. These are proper race-day weapons. Carbon ENERGYRODS, stacked foam, aggressive rocker – everything about them is built to push you forward and keep your pace honest. They’re not subtle, and they’re not meant to be. You wear these when you’re chasing a time, not just finishing.
So this whole look is basically: less thinking, more running. Strip everything back and let your legs do the work.
LOOK 2 – WHEN CONDITIONS AREN’T PLAYING NICE
This is the “I’m still going out there anyway” setup. More protection, more comfort, more flexibility when the weather’s doing its usual UK thing. The main piece here is the On Climate Zip Hoodie. It’s built for those runs where you’re not exactly excited to step outside, but you do it anyway. The built-in balaclava is actually useful when it’s windy, the thumbholes keep everything in place, and the reflective details help when it’s dark or gloomy (so… most mornings and evenings).
On your feet, the On Cloudboom Max shifts the vibe a bit. Still responsive, still cushioned, but less aggressive than the race shoes. It feels more controlled and forgiving – the kind of shoe you pick when you want support over distance rather than chasing every second. This look is less about speed and more about consistency. It keeps you warm, keeps you dry, and takes the edge off when conditions aren’t ideal.
Put together, the two looks show how running kit has changed. It’s not just “race vs training” anymore – it’s more about mood. Some days you want to feel like you’re flying. Other days you just want to get the run done and feel normal again. Jake’s rotation sits right between those two states – performance when it matters, practicality when life doesn’t line up neatly.
