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Newbie Running Essentials To Make Running Suck Less

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I recently started training for my first ever 10k and let me tell you I am NOT a natural runner. These are some items that I use that help me with my training and making running suck a little bit less.
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Apparel

 
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These are the running shoes I chose to buy for my race. The best thing to do to find running shoes is to DO YOUR RESEARCH!
Saucony Women's Ride 15
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Lululemon Align Leggings
 
90 Degree by Reflex Sports Bra
 
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Also a great dupe for lululemon leggings
Sunzel Leggings
 
Lululemon Align Tank
 
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my favorite are the 5-6" with no pockets, they don't ride down and they're long enough to prevent chafing
Yogalicious Biker Short
 
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the closest thing I've found to a Lululemon dupe
Colorfulkoala Leggings
 
Lululemon Align Shorts
 
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These are the sneakers I use for cardio steady -state cardio when I'm just walking
adidas Women's Edge Lux 5 Running Shoe
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ODODOS Cross Waist Biker Shorts
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my FAVORITE socks, I wear them almost every day
White Crew Socks
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lululemon Align Flare Legging
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WANAYOU Strappy Sports Bra 3-pack
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These are great socks for running, super cushioned and padded on the back to avoid blisters!
Feetures Running Socks
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Supplements

 
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These are great if you aren't a coffee person but you still like to drink caffeine! They have so many different flavors and are the best tasting greens that I've ever tried by far.
BetterGreens with Caffeine
 
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I have the variety pack of these on subscribe & save on amazon, they're my favorites
C4 Energy Drink
 
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I hate normal chalky protein powder so I mix this into water and it tastes like juice and is way easier to stomach than normal protein powder. It has a little bit of a bitter after taste but it's not too bad!
Isopure Protein Powder
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When you run you lose a lot of electrolytes so it's super important for you to replenish them! I like to use Liquid IV because they have a ton of different flavors so you can always switch it up.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Grape

Other

 
Foldable Treadmill
 
AirPods - Apple
 
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These are great for when your grip strength is compromising your progress on heavier lifts.
Lifting Straps
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Nicewell Food Scale
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I was super paranoid about running outside by myself without any sort of self-defense tool so I got this kit that has pepper spray and a stun gun just to feel a little bit more protected.
SABRE Pepper Spray & Stun Gun
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For the girlies that prefer running in shorts (like me) but don't want to deal with the discomfort of chafing. And this comes in a travel size so that you can bring it with you on your runs.
Body Glide Anti Chafing Stick
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I don't like running with things in my hand but it's impossible to run in the FL heat without some sort of hydration on you so I chose this running vest because of the hydration bladder and for the fact that it has pockets so I can put my phone, pepp...
INOXTO Running Hydration Vest
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