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Beginner Running Essentials
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items All the things I’m loving and has helped me on my running journey 🏃♀️ A comprehensive list of clothes, accessories, nutrition, training and skincare reviews and recommendations to stay healthy and motivated for running.
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Clothing
Shoes
Accessories
Nutrition
Training and Recovery
Skincare
Clothing
The fast and free line is my favorite lulu legging fabric. Light compression and silky cool feeling. The back waist pockets on the bike shorts are wider and deeper than the ones I have on my older leggings and they are perfect size for my iPhone pro ...
Women's Fast & Free Shorts
Comfy and flattering high waisted shorts. There’s a loose compartment/pocket inside the back waistband that my phone can fit into vertically and the waist band helps keep it in place. There’s also hidden zippered pockets within the pockets that are g...
Weekender High Rise 3" Run Short
My favorite leggings for running, Pilates, life in general. Buttery smooth, cool to touch, light compression.
Women's Fast & Free Leggings
Swiftly tech is my favorite lulu material for tops. Breathable, odor minimizing fabric. I have multiple short sleeves, long sleeves, tank tops, different fits and lengths. A great activewear piece to have.
Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 *Hip Length
Good crop tank with a built in bra. Works well if you don’t need any support. Comes in so many cute colors. Love this when I need to even out some tan lines from my other shirts/tank tops.
Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank
Shoes
Comfortable no frills neutral running shoe. Not as bouncy as other shoes I tried on but I liked the lower stack height compared to something like the Nike Vomero Plus that just felt too unstable and too tall for me off the bat.
Women's Ride 19 Cushioned Neutral Running Shoes ...
Accessories
Comfy, lightweight, and stable on my face even with sweat. So many running glasses take up too much real estate on my face or have lenses too big that they touch my cheekbones which I hate. No problem with the Makahas since they are shorter in depth....
Maui Jim Polarized Makaha Rimless Sunglasses
Love to listen to playlists for different BPMs on my runs.
Apple AirPods Pro
Apples fitness trackers have been working great for me so far. Mostly use it to pay attention to my distance, pace, heart rate I use the fitness app to program my run/walk intervals.
Apple Watch
Nutrition
Iced tea lemonade is my favorite flavor. Was looking for a recovery electrolyte low in sugar and not too much sodium and this was a perfect fit. I’ve been dealing with a recent bout of TMJ pain and feel like the magnesium content in this has improved...
MAGNA Electrolyte Powder Drink Mix (28)
Creatine is a must for my daily supplement and work out routine. This brand dissolves the best in cold drinks out of all the brands I’ve tried so far. I’m not left with a super unpleasant tasting gritty last sip in my morning iced matcha or coffee la...
NAKED Pure Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder
Training and Recovery
This knee sleeve has been really great for reducing pain/soreness during recovery. It provides a gentle and light compression. Very to easy to wear for extended periods of time and can even be worn overnight. I wear this for a couple of hours after a...
Knee Sleeves for Pain Relief and Support
I bought this for the sleek and compact weight cabinet even before I started running. Classes and teachers are great and there’s even some running/marathon training specific programs to follow. Weights are cute and feel high quality. My knees are not...
Move Gym - Tempo Fit
Good for working on single leg strength and stability. Use them to help with stretches pre/post run as well.
Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands with ...
This is what I’ve been using to ease myself into running. Easy to follow and well structured program!
C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map - App Store - Apple
Skincare
Spray this all over my face and parts of my body after a run that need a little refreshment and cleansing.
BRIOTECH Topical Skin Spray, Face & Body HOCl ...
UV protection is super important! This one isn’t advertised as sweat resistant but I’ve not had any issues with it so far. No issues with sweat getting into my eyes and burning either. Good for my shorter runs as a beginner but may look into other s...
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50
Comfy unscented formula. Sweat resistant. Lightweight and goes on smooth. No greasy feeling. Use it for my body but can be used for face as well.
Anthelios Cooling Water Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60