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Best fits and kicks for runners

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Running gear and shoes that I have used the last year!
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Shoes

Best Trainers and Racers!

 
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Great Max Cushion Running Shoe- Great for Easy and Long Runs
Nike Vomero Plus Men's Road Running Shoes
 
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I have owned a couple pair of these shoes. Super light-weight, great cushion. Great for easy runs or for faster easy runs/tempo runs. Good versatility with this shoe!
Adizero EVO SL Shoes
 
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This is another great daily trainer, that similar to Adidas Adizero EVO SL trainer can be used for easy runs to tempo runs. This one has a bit more cushion and feels a bit more stable.
ASICS Novablast 5 Men's Shoes Illusion Blue/Light Blue | Running Warehouse
 
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This has been my go-to Racing Shoe/Workout Shoe! I use this shoe for marathons and marathon workout shoes (i.e.- long runs, tempo runs, intervals). Yes, it will only get you 250 miles but excellent for racing/training and helps with effort and recove...
Nike Alphafly Next% 3 Men's Shoes Slt Red/Green/Ceramic | Running Warehouse
 
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Have just recently started to use these for races (half marathons/marathons) they are incredible! I go back and forth between them and the Nike Alpha Fly Next% 3. I will say, that I do think that the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 might be a bit better r...
https://www.adidas.com/us/adizero-adios-pro-4-shoes/JR7088.html
 
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This shoe, is an excellent daily trainer. For me it is like my Grandma's house. It is comfortable, has an old school feel (not a high stacked shoe) and has a bit of wider fit. I don't necessarily need the wider fit but like a lot of New Balance shoes...
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 Men's Shoes StillWater/Wh | Running Warehouse
 
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Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto (Tokyo Sky)..Boy, these are a real treat from the orient! I ran in the Metaspeed Sky Paris, and now the Tokyo. I feel like the weight of these are even lighter, and the upper is like.. nothing.. it all improves upon a very we...
METASPEED SKY Tokyo
 
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These beauts are like my old Pontiac Bonneville car, comfortable, plenty of space..for your feet, and “get the job done”type of shoe.. mainly used for recovery after hard workout/races..highly recommend and unlike my Bonneville, you will feel up to d...
KANE Footwear
 
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The racers from New Balance are just what you would expect from NB, reliable, solid (not flashy), and get the job done. This is meant to be complimentary, they aren't light Alpha Fly, but more firm and maybe less give/spring back, but they are absolu...
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 - New Balance
 
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Great easy day shoe! Super light-weight shoe. Also great for just an everyday wear shoe, but certainly love this shoe for easy day running that can pick up the pace if you are looking to do so.
Nike Pegasus Plus Men's Road Running Shoes
 
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These were my first super shoes that I used. Version 1 of these. I love these shoes! Highly Recommend.
Light enough to forget they’re on. Fast enough to remind you why they are
Nike Vaporfly 4 Men's Road Racing Shoes

Running Gear

Best Gear that I have used in the past year!

 
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Excellent comfortable/functional running gear. Shorts bring old school vibe but new school fit. Specifically love the Van Cortlandt Shorts!
Tracksmith: Performance Running Gear, Apparel, and Accessories
 
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These bads boys are excellent shorts. Short enough to allow freedom of movement that I like, especially when racing or hard workout, but not too revealing that I am blushing the whole time.
Nike Fast Men's Dri-FIT 3" Brief-Lined Running Shorts
 
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Another great option from Nike as far as running shorts go. I prefer the 4" inseam, it feels a little less pornographic and give the coverage I like for a racing short.
Nike AeroSwift Men's Dri-FIT ADV 4" Brief-Lined Running Shorts
 
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Love this belt. No bounce issues.. hefty enough to carry your phone and a few gels if needed. Super comfortable and easy to get things in out of the front pouch and nice and secure zipper pouch for things like your phone or cards you might need.
Salomon Pulse Belt Black | Running Warehouse
 
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These give the freedom that you see in elite running shorts, but enough coverage that gives you help avoid ya from blushing when running in them. Great shorts.. and they are on sale!
Adizero Running Split Shorts
 
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Great running shorts from Adidas! They have a variety of lengths. If you are feeling a bit provocative then the 2" might shake your fancy, if you are looking for a bit more coverage but still some freedom, then going with the 5" length might just be ...
I personally like the 5" for most runs, because I am not looking to break a PR for every run, so feeling a bit more coverage feels right.
All Time Classics Shorts

Nutrition

Bars, Carbs, and Food I like to eat to fuel for running

 
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Look, these things taste gosh-awful, like a beach ball, haha, not a real resounding endorsement, I know, but they truly do work! The energy boost, the focus enhancement, all of the claims are real. I drink a half a shot in the morning, especially bef...
KetoneAid Ketone Shot Ester Energy 12ct
 
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This is a gel that is no nonsense key nutrients and ingredients that give you the energy/carbs that you need during long runs and key workouts. I like what this company stands for and what they do and they taste pretty good too!
BARE PERFORMANCE NUTRITION BPN Go Gel Apple Cinnamon, 10 Packs
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Little Debbie.. she has been there for me for 30+ years! Love this snacky snack.. is it the healthiest snack..NO! Of course not, but that's the point.. live a little.. have a little.. a little Debbie! I know I will, and it takes pretty darn good afte...
Zebra® Cakes | Little Debbie
 
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Not going to lie, these are a bit pricey, BUT, I took the plung into this saturated world of hydration drinks, and I have loved them! They taste great! I was honestly expecting something like the taste of a sparkling water beverage, like a carbonated...
RACE Energy Hydration Drink - Cherry
 
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Big fan of this Extreme Endurance Product. Definitely note a difference in recovery and muscle soreness. Best results if you can consistently use it, but for sure notice a difference if used through big build ups/competitions
Extreme Endurance
 
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Every talks about protein bars that they don't “taste like protein bars”. Most of the time/all of the time, I say BS! Haha, but these are one of, if not the only one where I can say it doesn't taste like a protein bar! Love this flavor Crispy Creme!
Barebells Protein Bar - Creamy Crisp