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Running for the slow (but ambitious) runner
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items I’m not fast, but I’m a finisher. These are the items I’ve loved through my 15+ years of running in 9 Half Marathons and 7 Fulls.
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Clothing
Gear
Fuel
Clothing
These are the things I wear regularly and I love.
My favorite parts of this are the sleeves that can pullover to cover your hands in the cold, and the general fit. I think knit looks very athletic, and I always feel good in it.
Athletics Heat Grid 1/2 Zip
I LOVE ASICS. I’ve run in many brands, and ASICS holds up the best for me, and the wide toe box means my feet have plenty of room to spread as necessary.
GEL-CUMULUS® Running Shoes
Genuinely my favorite socks. They stay as dry as possible, don’t chaff, and they can come in the cutest colors/patterns.
Run Low Ankle Socks
I love the under armor socks. They’re very affordable and do the trick to keep your feet dry.
Women's Athletic, Low-Cut & Crew Socks
I prefer padded bras so my nipples don’t show, and I love running in Nike when I can. Makes me feel like a real athlete.
Women's Medium Support Sports Bras
This are a great, affordable option. They have a great fit, and are moisture wicking for sweat.
Women's Workout Tanks
Gear
This watch may be basic, but it has all the features I need for running (gps mileage & speed) plus sleep, steps, and phone notifications. But it’s not all the way to smart watch, so I can still feel just disconnected enough that I can relax on ru...
Garmin Forerunner® 35 | Running Watches
I definitely feel just a bit more secure running with this ID knowing that if something happened and I needed a stranger’s help, they would know my emergency contact and allergies.
Shop ROAD iD
This is my FAVORITE way to carry my stuff while running. The band doesn’t move at all. And it can easy hold a cell phone, fuel, and credit cards without feeling bulky. And two pockets are zippered.
The TUBE® Waistband
I prefer this style for water with just one bottle, because you don’t have to worry about lopsided-ness as you drink through your water. This style also has a pocket for other things you might need like food, keys, etc. Downside: this water bottle on...
Peak Hydration Waist Pack
This option maintains the simplicity of just one water bottle with no lopsidedness, and it’s a larger bottle (22oz), and it does have a hidden phone holder, though the location MAY have issues if the water bottle does ever leak (for example if not se...
Peak Lite Hydration Waist Pack
Fuel
My favorite fuel sources because (1) they taste like candy, (2) they’re easily portionable for however much or however little you want, (3) they don’t leave your hands messy, and (4) they pack easily and neatly in whatever you’re using to carry fuel.
CLIF BLOKS Energy Chews | 33 Calorie Cubes
These are a great pre-workout and a fantastic, hydrating solution for long runs. I like that they’re in plastic tubes that are easy to bring along for the middle of long runs to top up electrolytes. They have 200mg of caffeine though, so probably bes...
Zipfizz