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A New Runner's Guide to Running! Must Have Items and Gadgets!
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items I've been a D1 runner for 4 years now, and these are the items that I wish I would've had when I started my running journey!
This is the watch I have been using for 10 years. It's great for timing intervals, keeping track of mileage and time, and heart rate. If you want to pair your music with the watch, I suggest getting the 245 forerunner!
Garmin Forerunner® 235 | Running Watch
A running belt is a great tool, especially for marathon training and those longer runs. It can hold your keys, gels, water bottle, phone, etc.
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Running Belt With Water Bottle Holder
These are the running shoes I currently wear. I find that they provide the perfect balance of stability and cushion support. Great shoe for injury prevention as well.
Saucony Women's Ride Running Shoes – Shop All
I love listening to music when I run. However, I don't like when my ear buds are constantly falling out. These ones are great for staying in your ear and making your runs more enjoyable!
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Wrap Around Earbuds
These energy gels sit well in your stomach and give you that burst of energy you need on runs. They are simple sugars and easy to digest.
Energy Gels & Energy Gel Packs - GU Energy Labs
Making sure you are hydrated and give your body the electrolytes it needs is crucial to running. It can greatly affect your run when you aren't fueling properly. I use Biosteel electrolytes and if you want to try them out, you can use my code AMANDA2...
Hydration Mix - BioSteel
To protect your eyes from the sun, I recommend wearing running sunglasses during your runs!
Running Sunglasses - Nike Vision
Heart rate monitors can be a great tool for measuring your zones during a run. It can help you take your easy days easy and hard days hard.
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Heart Rate Monitors / Fitness Technology
Super shoes are great for feeling super light and bouncy during workouts.
Nike | Super Shoes
When you run, your muscles tighten up and if these muscles aren't rolled out properly, it can lead to more fatigue the next day. Using a foam roller is a great way to make sure you're feeling your best for your next run.
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Foam Rollers / Balance Trainers: Sports & Outdoors
I LOVE THIS massage gun!! It gets all of the hard to reach areas that a foam roller can't get. You can pinpoint a spot and work on it until it becomes less sore.
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Amazon Best Sellers: Best Electric Massagers
If you're experiencing shin splints, compression socks are a great tool to manage them.
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Compression Socks For Shin Splints
Runner's knee is the most common injury that runners get when they first start out. If you have runner's knee, I suggest getting this brace to reduce the pain.
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Runners Knee Brace
I love having cute matching sets to motivate me to go on runs. My favorites are from lululemon and how comfortable they feel on me while running!
Running Matching Sets | lululemon
Great running hats to protect yourself from the sun and sweat dripping on your face!
Running Hats | Lightweight & Breathable Hats - Skida
Honey stinger chews are my favorite. They're light, easy on the stomach, and provide quick sugars to give you energy on your runs.
Organic Energy Chews | Honey Stinger
These are the socks I wear while running. I've worn them for over 12 years and they've felt so comfortable and smooth while running.
Women's Running Socks | Saucony
I personally like Gatorade water bottles because they're squeezable and easy to drink. Plus they have so many colors and models. Highly recommend!
Gx Water Bottles & Jugs | Gatorade Official Site