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Running essentials that you absolutely need! 🏃🏼♀️
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items New to running? Or searching for new running gear? I made this list to cover all the basics to get you off on the right foot, from shoes to safety!
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🏃♀️ Must-Have Running Shoes
👕 What I Wear to Stay Comfy
🎧 My Favorite Running Tech
💧 How I Stay Safe & Hydrated
📱 Apps That Keep Me Going
🏃♀️ Must-Have Running Shoes
I started with a pair of proper running shoes that support my feet and prevent injury. Getting fitted at a running store made a huge difference for comfort and performance.
These were my first running shoes, very affordable and are good for beginners!
Nike Juniper Trail 2 - running shoes
More professional running shoes, but in my opinion they are definitely worth the money!
Nike Vomero 18 | running shoes
More affordable option for professional running shoes, these are great aswell!
Asics - NOVABLAST™ 5 | running shoes
One of the best running brands, these shoes are so comfortable!
Cloudswift 3 | On Running
Great running shoes, very soft and bouncy! You will absolutely fly trough your run 🙌🏼
HOKA Bondi 8 running shoes
The newest shoe in my collection 🥹 its so soft and bouncy, i can’t wait to try these out 🤩
ASICS GT-2000™
👕 What I Wear to Stay Comfy
Breathable, sweat-wicking clothes have been a game changer. I go for lightweight tops, supportive sports bras, and high-waisted leggings or running shorts. And I never run without moisture-wicking socks they save me from blisters!
Kinda expensive for socks but these compression socks really help a lot!!
Running Socks Women | STOX
Basic but cute sports bra, not too expensive just good!
Women's Sports Bras | Reebok
Great for running in warmer weather!
MP 2-in-1 trainingsshorts
In my opinion they have great options for shorts!
Cotton on - Women's Active Gym Shorts
Personally i don’t like sports leggings that much but nike has both! So love that
Nike | Women's Running Trousers
Can’t go without some tops and shirts! Great for in colder periods aswell
Nike | Women's Running Tops & T-Shirts
A cheaper alternative for the stox compression socks! A little less quality but works fine for me 🙌🏼
Resock Compression socks for running
🎧 My Favorite Running Tech
I use a sport watch to track distance, pace, and heart rate it keeps me motivated and helps me see progress. For audio, I prefer lightweight, sweat-proof headphones or earphones (and I always make sure they let in ambient sound so I stay aware of my ...
Just amazing earbuds, they come with different additional tips in 3 sizes so it fits everyone!
JBL Tune Flex
Great smart watch for sports, and relatively affordable, gives you an amazing insight into ur health and fitness!
Garmin vívoactive® 5 | sports watch
More expensive smart watch but with a lot more insight in ur health, fitness and sleep
Garmin Forerunner® 965 | Premium running sports watch
JBL is just my personal go to brand if it comes to audio, they stay in place during my run and the ambient awareness mode is just something you need to stay safe.
Headphones - JBL
💧 How I Stay Safe & Hydrated
A small water bottle or hydration belt keeps me going on longer runs. I also wear something reflective when it’s darker out, and I use a running belt or armband to carry my phone and keys safely.
Keeps all ur stuff safe on ur runs!
Fast and Free Running Belt | lululemon
Keeps you hydrated on longer runs, and is less annoying as a water bottle.
PRO Hydration Vest | Black
I recommend buying a running specific hydration vest as these are designed to wick sweat away from your body and reduce movement whilst running.
Duro 1.5 | Hydration | Osprey Europe
📱 Apps That Keep Me Going
Tracking my runs with apps like Nike Run Club or Strava keeps me consistent and motivated. I also love putting on a good playlist or podcast to make the time fly by!
This app helped me getting started with running, in coaches you to ur first 5k and is even a great option id ur already into running, they have a lot of programs to help!
Runna app - coaching you to your first 5k run
Strava is a social fitness network that tracks your workouts. You can record activities like running, cycling, and swimming using GPS, then share them with friends. It really keeps me motivated!
Strava GPS Running App
Music or a podcast is essential during your run! So this app will help with that
Spotify | music and podcasts for running