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Runner Girl Essentials
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items This list has everything you need to gear up and get out there! From running gear and accessories, to injury prevention materials these are my most used and most recommend products I use every single time I run!
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Running gear & accessories
Injury prevention/recovery
Fuel and hydration
Hair & skin prep
Running gear & accessories
High quality water vests are expensive and not super necessary for short runs, this belt/water combo is the perfect combination. It’s high quality and more affordable, has pockets for your phone and fuel. Very low bounce, I trained and raced with it ...
Running Hydration Belts - Nathan Sports
Insane value for quality here, these very affordable high-quality sport/running glasses! They offer prescription and non-prescription options. They don’t bounce when running and stay on your head when you don’t need them! They’re polarized as well, o...
Running Glasses | Zunnies™ | Zenni Optical
These are a MUST for any distance. The aren’t noise cancelling so you can still comfortably hear your surroundings and stay safe. They don’t fall off and feel really comfortable through 1+ hour runs and workouts.
OpenRun - IP67 Waterproof Open-Ear Sport Headphones - Shokz
These are excellent training shoes, I’ve worn them for indoor and outdoor runs AND races. No shin splints, lightweight, plenty of cushion, with great stability and longevity.
Women's Clifton 9 Running Shoe | HOKA®
Great quality for a great price! The are built in shorts with pockets which are perfect for holding your phone and fuel. They’re stretchy and comfortable, my go-to running shorts
Running Shorts Womens - Target
Injury prevention/recovery
The best option for recovery and injury prevention for common ailments like runner’s knee, ITBS, shin splints, tendonitis, etc.
KT Tape Official Site | Therapeutic Kinesiology Tape
Save those inner thighs and arms from chafing! Apply before your run to prevent that uncomfortable pain and stinging wherever you might chafe.
Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick
Helps with runners knee, ITBS, shin splints or anywhere you have pain. Portable so you can easily fit it in your pocket, belt, or vest
Aspercreme ® Lidocaine Fragrance-Free Pain Relief Roll-On
Fuel and hydration
Fuel for before and during a run! These are the best tasting in my opinion, I love the “indulgent” flavors, it reminds me of chocolate or vanilla pudding. Take with water to wash it down and prevent stomach upset.
Energy Gels & Energy Gel Packs
Use these to rehydrate as you sweat! I bring 4-5 chews on my runs to replenish electrolytes during the workout. I like the taste!
SaltStick Electrolyte Chews
Post run hydration and electrolytes! Best taste and lowest sugar, drink one after every run!
LMNT
Hair & skin prep
Essential for any slick back look! Keeps my hair in place during workouts and is great for every day hairstyles.
TRESemmé Extra Hold Gel
Lightweight SPF with a light tint that evens skin tone and protects you from the sun
Lightweight Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30
This is a MUST for your scalp! If you do your hair with a part (slick back, braid, etc) this will protect your scalp from getting burned. I also put it on my ears for added coverage.
Supergoop! Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 30