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Jogging and Lycra

The UK's first jogging craze was in full swing. Irridescent tracksuits and figure-hugging Lycra were to be seen in many parks.

Everywhere lardy ladies in leggings were scaring the ducks as they stomped around the local recreation ground.

The distrubing trend for Lycra was exacerbated by Wonder Woman. The launch of the Superman film, featuring Christopher Reeve in a natty Lycra bodysuit encouraged even the odd (very odd) bloke to get in on the act.

Meanwhile rollerskaters and skateboarders brought yet more stretchy sports wear onto the high street.


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