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How to become a runner (with essentials)
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Tommy Na
My tips as a someone who went from couch potato to now two time marathon finisher!
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Training Gear
 
DMV Trails
 
Race Day Gear

Training Gear

 
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feels like running on clouds
HOKA Clifton 9 Running Shoes
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most convenient for training!
GU Energy Gel | GU Energy Labs
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prevent blisters!
Anti Blister Socks
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compression for men
Men's Compression Pants & Tights (7) - Nike
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compression for women
Women's Compression Tights & Pants. Nike.com
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more shorts/shirts/training gear
Comfortable Gear
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helpful for holding gels and phone on runs
Belt Bags - lululemon
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other alternative belt bags
Running Waist Packs
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lasts 6 hours more than enough for a marathon
Beats Fit Pro - True Wireless Earbuds
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comfortable and sleek!
Brooks Ghost
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for long runs
Salomon Hydration Pack
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One of the more comfier beginner friendly running shoes to train and run in
Brooks Ghost
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to hear for surroundings better!
Open ear headphones | Bone conduction headphones - Shokz US
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perfect for holding gels on the run and even phones
Fast and Free Half Tight 8" | Men's Shorts
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better tasting options
Huma Gel
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more carbs in a gel
Maurten Energy Gel
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for salt on runs
Salt Stick
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affordable, stylish, and durable for runs
goodr sunglasses
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Women's Distance Half Tight in Black
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anti chafe
Body Glide For Her Anti Chafe Balm Stick
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anti chafe
Body Glide Anti Chafe For Men
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prevents nipple chafing/bleeding if too much friction
Nip Guards Running
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breathable hats while running and sweeating
Running Hats
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anti blister socks for all
Balega Socks
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anti blister socks for all
Feetures Socks
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DMV Trails

The perfect mix of trails, roads, and paths that helped me prepare for all my runs ranging from 1 mile to 22 miles (have done multiple 20 mile runs on these trails)

 
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rock creek park!
Rock Creek Regional Park
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C&O Canal Path
C&o Canal
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potamic heritage trail!
Potomac-heritage Trail
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centennial park about 2.5 miles a lap
Centennial Park
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lake trail 1.5 mile is one lap
Lake Kittamaqundi Trail
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lake trail around 1 mile per lap
Lake Elkhorn Trail
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1-2 mile
Wilde Lake Trail
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Race Day Gear

The gear I used and alternatives I recommend from having finished marathons

 
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nike carbon plate
Nike Alphafly
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new balance carbon plate
New Balance Men's FuelCell Rebel v4 Sneaker
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anti blister men and women's socks
Feetures Socks
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anti blister men and women's socks
Balega Socks
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half tights for men
Fast and Free Half Tight 8" | Men's Shorts
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half tights for the girls
Women's Distance Half Tight in Black
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post marathon recovery bath
Epsom Salt
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Tylenol for post race inflammation and recovery
Acetaminophen - Pain Relievers: Health & Household
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