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Midsize / Slow Runner Essentials
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items As a slow (12:30 pace), long-distance (currently training for my 4th half-marathon), midsize (size 10W foot and 10-14 in clothes) mom runner, these are the items and gear that get me through my miles each week!
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Clothes
Gear
Podcasts
Nutrition / Food / Energy
Clothes
Tried and true, these are the articles of clothing I ACTUALLY run in, including what I’ve worn in races.
The price point and color options can’t be beat! They stay up on my size 10/12 waist, and the pocket is so handy. I wore a pair for my last half marathon!
High-Waisted PowerSoft Crop Pocket Leggings | Old Navy
Their sports bras are SO GOOD. Compressive, and I LOVE the thick band that is stitched flat, so the elastic won’t flip on you in the wash.
Sports Bras — Girlfriend Collective
These are SO FUN if you’re someone who doesn’t want the basic boring workout set colors, and they stay up GREAT. I have so many fun pairs from here!
Workout Leggings & Capris - Squat Proof Leggings - CVG
Wore this for my most recent half marathon! Love the higher neck for less chafing and sun protection as well as the swingy, loose shape
Tempo Tank
These are another great option if you have trouble with leggings rolling on you, because they have the tie at the waist. I don’t personally use it, but if you want to make EXTRA sure besides the compression and the high waist, that’s your insurance p...
Athleta Women’s Salutation Stash High Rise Capri
Gear
The shoes and other gear I honestly wear/use to train and run races.
I love these for cross-training days at Orangetheory. They’re flat enough for the floor, but supportive enough for the tread portion.
Escalante 4 Women's Road Running Shoe
Love these for my wide/splayed feet. I can’t do the SUPER cushiony running shoes, so these are the perfect blend of cushiony enough without being too much.
Ghost 15 - Women's road-running shoes
An absolute must have if you’re logging the miles. I get a friction rash no matter what leggings I wear, so I put this on before my run and keep a tube in my running belt for on the go, too (and one in my gym bag and the car and…)
Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel
I love these for running and listening to music or podcasts. I turn on the feature that enables the sound around me to come through for safety, which is a key feature!
AirPods Pro in Apple AirPods(49)
This is the belt I wore for my last half in 2024 and have been wearing for my long training runs (and plan to wear for my next half). I keep water and caffeine/electrolyte water in the bottles, gu/nutrition, my AirPod case, and my chafing cream in th...
AiRunTech Hydration Running Belt with Bottle
Podcasts
Millennial nostalgia with two of the actresses from the show. Do a re-watch along with your listen!
Boneheads with Emily Deschanel and Carla Gallo
I’d you love old movies, history, or Hollywood gossip, this is a great podcast with a large backlog of episodes perfect for running to.
You Must Remember This
A great podcast if you’re into all things spooky (as well as history buffs)! A huuuuuge backlog of episodes means you can definitely find something to listen to on your long runs.
Lore
If you’re a Bravoholic, this chatty podcast is a fun listen that posts new episodes a couple of times a week. A great option for shorter runs that will leave you smiling.
Mention It All - Podcast
Nutrition / Food / Energy
I take this before each workout! Definitely follow the directions and start with half a scoop, OR their basic level pre-workout first if you’re sensitive to caffeine.
High Energy Pre-Workout - Raspberry Lemonade (25 Servings)
I take a scoop of this with my pre-workout before every run or gym session to help keep my protein intake up so I’m not risking losing muscle mass as I train.
BLOOM NUTRITION Creatine Monohydrate Supplement Vegan Powder - Raspberry Lemon - 9oz/40 Servings
I find that whether I’m running or working out at the gym, I sweat a lot. One of these a day, usually after I work out, seems to help make me feel a lot better overall. I like the strawberry lemonade flavor best, but most of them are good. I find the...
Nuun Sport Hydration
I LOVE THESE SO MUCH. I know people will say that this or that protein bar tastes good, but they’re usually lying. These are actually amazing. They don’t taste like fake sugar and I love the marshmallowy texture. The chocolate milkshake, strawberry, ...
Shop BUILT Puff Bars | Protein Puffs
I’ve been using this supplement for years now. I like the unflavored kind mixed into my coffee; I don’t notice it at all. I’ve turned several friends at work on to it and they’ve all liked it, too. I DON’T recommend mixing into cold drinks (it will c...
Vital Proteins Unflavored Collagen Peptides Powder - 10oz
These are like the hydration tablets but WITH caffeine, so be sure to keep them separate if you’re going to have both around! These are what I take on long runs; I fill one of my refillable bottles on my running belt with this and the other with plai...
nuun Hydration Sport + Caffeine Drink Vegan Powder - Fresh Lime - 10ct: Electrolyte Tablets