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Marathon, Trail Running & Recovery Gear I Actually Trust
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items After logging thousands of road and trail miles over the years, and learning the hard way which socks blister on long runs and which hydration vests bounce, I became super picky about my running kit. Every piece of gear on this list, from my favorite...
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Breathable Running Shorts, Tops & All-Weather Layers
Road Marathon Shoes, Trail Hikers & Hydration Packs
Running Watches, Open-Ear Headphones & Recovery Tools
Breathable Running Shorts, Tops & All-Weather Layers
Lightweight, chafe-free running apparel that wicks sweat on humid summer tempo runs and blocks wind on frosty mornings.
I reach for my contoured Lululemon Define jacket before almost every morning studio class and outdoor jog because the weightless stretch fabric hugs my waist without feeling tight. The fold-over cuff mittens keep my hands warm on chilly walks, and th...
Lululemon Define Contoured Zip Jacket in Weightless Nulu™
These high-rise Athleta Salutation tights are the pair I wear most for long weekend walks and yoga flows because the buttery-soft waistband never digs into my stomach. I can slide my phone right into the deep side stash pockets without any bounce, an...
Athleta Salutation Stash Powervita™ Side-Pocket Training Tight
My husband and I both live in these brushed Vuori Ponto joggers after tough workouts and on early morning airport flights because the stretch knit feels ridiculously soft. They drape cleanly enough that I can wear my pair out for casual coffee errand...
Vuori Ponto DreamKnit™ Performance Jogger Pant
I bought these lined Vuori Kore shorts for summer tempo runs and ended up wearing them for everything from garage kettlebell circuits to weekend paddleboarding with my friends. The soft breathable boxer liner prevents chafing on my longest miles, and...
Vuori Kore 4-Way Stretch Lined Training & Running Short
Whenever I want sleek support for a sweaty spin class or an outdoor track workout, I pull on my high-waisted Alo Airlift compression leggings. The subtle sheen looks so flattering with an oversized sweatshirt afterward, and the double-layered waistba...
Alo Yoga High-Waist Airlift Micro-Performance Compression Legging
This relaxed Alo Accolade crewneck is the cozy recovery pullover I throw on over my tank top the second I finish a morning Pilates session or cold plunge. The soft French terry interior keeps me warm without feeling heavy on my shoulders, and the rib...
Alo Yoga Accolade French Terry Crew Neck Recovery Pullover
These weightless Lululemon Fast and Free running tights feel almost like bare skin on my legs during long marathon training miles in cool weather. I stash my energy gels and house key right inside the snug waistband pockets, and the reflective dots a...
Lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Nulux Reflective Running Tight 25-Inch
I own four colors of the Vuori Strato Tech tee because it is hands-down the softest moisture-wicking workout shirt in my closet for humid summer runs and lifting. It pulls sweat off my back in minutes, shields my shoulders from afternoon sun, and nev...
Vuori Strato Tech UPF 30+ Ultra-Soft Moisture-Wicking Running Tee
Road Marathon Shoes, Trail Hikers & Hydration Packs
Responsive daily trainers, grippy waterproof trail shoes, merino blister-free socks, and bounce-free hydration vests I trust.
We take our lightweight Osprey Talon daypacks on every single mountain ridge hike and weekend trail adventure because the breathable harness moves naturally with our backs. I love how easy it is to grab my water bottle and trail snacks from the hipbe...
Osprey Talon 22 Multi-Sport Backcountry & Summit Daypack
My waterproof Merrell Moab hiking shoes required zero break-in time out of the box before we wore them across rocky canyon trails and muddy creek crossings. The grippy rubber lugs kept my footing secure on wet granite slabs all afternoon, and my sock...
Merrell Moab 3 Waterproof Vibram® All-Terrain Hiking Shoe
My boxy North Face Nuptse down puffer is the warm winter jacket I grab every morning when I am walking to the gym or heading up to the mountains with friends. When the afternoon sun warms up the trail, I can stuff the whole jacket right into its own ...
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse 700-Fill Down Packable Jacket
Since I switched my daily pavement miles to the cushioned Brooks Ghost Max road shoes, my knees and shins feel noticeably fresher the morning after a long weekend run. The curved rocker sole rolls my foot smoothly forward on tired recovery jogs, and ...
Brooks Ghost Max Protective Max-Cushion Road Running Shoe
After trying half a dozen running packs that rubbed my neck raw, the Nathan VaporAir hydration vest finally gave me a snug, bounce-free fit on long weekend trail runs. Between the insulated back water bladder, front soft flask pockets, and airy mesh ...
Nathan VaporAir Lite 2.0 4L Insulated Hydration Vest
Throughout my last marathon training cycle, the Saucony Endorphin Speed running shoe was my top pick for handling both weekend long runs and fast track workouts. The responsive cushioning and flexible nylon plate give my stride a springy forward roll...
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Winged-Nylon Plate Tempo & Marathon Shoe
Whenever I head out after a rainstorm turns our forest trails into slick mud and wet roots, I lace up my Salomon Speedcross trail shoes with total confidence. One pull on the quick-lace cord locks the snug upper around my midfoot, and the deep chevro...
Salomon Speedcross 6 Mud & Technical Trail Running Shoe
Whenever my legs feel heavy and sore after midweek track intervals, the Hoka Clifton road running shoe is the cushioned daily trainer I lace up for easy recovery miles. That light pillowy foam midsole and smooth curved heel transition make pounding a...
HOKA Clifton 9 Neutral Max-Cushion Daily Road Running Shoe
Running Watches, Open-Ear Headphones & Recovery Tools
Multi-week battery running watches, bone-conduction headphones for road safety, and foam rollers that keep my legs fresh.
What sold me on the titanium Coros Apex Pro trail watch for our backcountry mountain runs is a battery that lasts me weeks of satellite tracking on a single charge. The scratch-proof sapphire glass has survived brush against canyon rocks without a ma...
COROS APEX 2 Pro Sapphire Titanium Trail & Ultramarathon GPS Watch
I barely notice this featherlight Coros Pace running watch on my wrist during speed workouts, yet the dual-frequency satellite tracking locks onto my pace in seconds. The side dial makes scrolling through my lap splits super easy with sweaty fingers,...
COROS PACE 3 Dual-Frequency GPS Marathon & Multisport Watch
We strap two of these ultralight Flexlite Air camp chairs onto our daypacks whenever we hike up to an alpine lake or tailgate after a weekend trail race. Each chair weighs less than my full water bottle, sets up in a minute, and gives my tired legs a...
REI Co-op Flexlite Air Ultralight Packable Trail & Recovery Chair
I toss this wide-mouth Hydro Flask bottle into my gym duffel and hiking pack every day because the flip-up straw cap is completely leakproof when clicked shut. The wide opening makes it easy for me to load up big ice cubes before a summer trail run, ...
Hydro Flask 32 Oz. Wide Mouth TempShield® Insulated Bottle (Flex Straw)
Since I run early in the morning along busy neighborhood roads, these open-ear Shokz bone-conduction headphones let me hear my podcasts clearly without blocking approaching cars. The wraparound titanium band stays locked behind my ears at full sprint...
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Open-Ear Bone Conduction Running Headphones
I carry my insulated Stanley Quencher tumbler from my morning car commute straight into the gym because the narrow base fits right into my cup holder and treadmill rack. The rotating lid lets me sip through the reusable straw between sets, and my ice...
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState™ Vacuum-Insulated Tumbler (40 Oz.)
My hollow-core TriggerPoint foam roller has held its firm shape through years of daily post-run recovery while cheaper solid foam rollers in our garage flattened out. The raised grid ridges mimic the feeling of a sports massage therapist's fingers, h...
TriggerPoint GRID 1.0 Multi-Density EVA Foam Roller
Wrist heart rate sensors always lag behind during my short hill sprints, so I clip on this soft Garmin chest strap whenever I want accurate training zones on a workout run. It pairs effortlessly with my running watch and indoor treadmill at the same ...
Garmin HRM-Pro Plus Dual-Mode Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitor
I zip my sore legs into these Hyperice Normatec air compression boots for thirty minutes on the couch after a long weekend run, and my muscles feel fresh the next morning. The rhythmic air pulses flush heaviness out of my calves and quads from ankle ...
Hyperice Normatec 3 Dynamic Air Compression Leg Recovery Boots