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Everyday Running Essentials
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items As a girlie training for her first full marathon, here is everything that I reach for almost every run!
Sections
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Clothes
Shoes
Apps
Accessories
Nutrition
Clothes
My daily running wardrobe
This is for sure one of my go to sports bras - total benefit that it matches with the shorts I also shared in this list!
I’m a small chested girlie, so I’m not looking for LOTS of support, so this suits me well for running. It’s probably good to kno...
lululemon Energy Longline Bra *Medium Support, B–D Cups | Women's Bras | lululemon
The tshirt I reach for most often in my collection. Loose and airy thanks to the design which has teeny tiny holes throughout the shirt, letting you stay cool on a hot run!
Because this shirt is so thin, if I feel I need to take it off during my ru...
Athletics T-Shirt
These leggings DO. NOT. MOVE. Honestly no matter what you do, that waistband is NOT budging and it makes me so happy after spending what feels like years tugging up waistbands that are beginning to slide.
These are quite high waisted which I really ...
Vital Soft Leggings
Absolute top tier socks!!! I refuse to run in tiny ankle socks after getting horrendous blisters, so these are PERFECT!
Super comfy, really lightweight and last a good amount of time.
Like they say, it’s like running on clouds
ON 3 pack logo socks in white
As a girlie who runs in a VERY cold country, I can’t recommend a baselayer enough! I really like these ones from Under Armour as they are really breathable and sweat wicking but keep me warm enough even during the storms and winds that Scotland bring...
Women's Baselayer Clothes | Under Armour UK
These are my FAVOURITE running shorts! They do not move when running, which is rare with shorts - I wore them for a half marathon and did not experience a single bit of chaffing or any issues with them at all.
They are very soft and comfy. I often ...
Fast and Free High-Rise Classic-Fit Split Short 3" | Women's Shorts | lululemon
Shoes
Arguably THE most important
These are my current shoe of choice! I’ve had these for almost a full year now and can safely say they have been tried and tested to their max - this included a 60km ultramarathon with over 2000m of elevation.
I often really struggle with the fit of...
Women's Ride 18
Apps
Can’t go for a run if it’s not logged somewhere…
I am an absolute Strava addict of course, and use it to log every run. I have the premium subscription and personally think it is worth it - I really enjoy the route making feature as it plans my route for me and gives me a change from my go to plods...
Strava
This is where I get my running plan from, and they are the ones that took me from beginner runner to a half-marathoner, to now training for a full marathon (and having completed a 60km ultra!). I find their predictions really on point, and really val...
Runna | #1 rated personalised training plans for running
Accessories
The extra pieces
As someone living in a country where it gets dark at 4pm in the winter, these have actually become a must for being noticed on evening/early morning runs.
They may seem a bit silly, but I much prefer this compared to a head torch as I really strugg...
Hair Scrunchies LED Light Up Scrunchy Satin Hair Bands Glow in Dark Running ...
I got really overwhelmed when looking for a running vest (mostly to let me carry my phone and my keys!) and so many options were super expensive, so I just went with a nice cheap one and honestly its perfect!
Running Vest USA Patent, Adjustable, 500ml Flask
Again because of the rain and cold weather I typically experience living in the UK a good windbreaker is SUPER important! I hate running in a proper coat as I tend to get really hot when I run, so a windbreaker is perfect.
My fave one is a really o...
Windbreakers - Running | Free delivery on adidas UK
Nutrition
Fuelling the body for performance!
my go to electrolytes! Anyone who is running a decent amount per week should be taking on some format of electrolytes to replace those you loose when you sweat and these are my fave after trying many brands.
These are very crisply salty, but they ar...
PureSport Electrolytes
These are the gels that I trust most! I take on a gel whenever I am running for more than 10km or for more than 1hr10mins, just to keep my energy levels up and to prevent me becoming depleted in carbs. I have found that these gels work really well fo...
Science in Sport: Energy Gels
These are fast acting glucose tablets, and I carry these on race day! They dissolve super quickly, or are quite nice to crunch, and they give you a quick hit of sugar without being hard on your stomach!
I take these normal at the start line and if i...
Dextro Energy