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Soft Girl Runs (Hard Miles)
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items probably my most favorite thing about running is the way it makes my body feel!!! here are all my recommendations through trial and error that have helped me along my 10 year running journey🫶🏃♀️
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Clothes
Gear
Shoes/Socks
Nutrition
Clothes
everyone knows: if you look good, you run good. no one likes chaffing and shorts that ride up… take my advice plz
I have not taken the plunge to buy these yet, but I have done a lot of research for the day I am… and these are supposed to be the BEST for long runs. they stay put for us thick thigh girlies :)
Swift Speed High-Rise Short 6" | Women's Shorts | lululemon
best affordable option for leggings when running… I only prefer running in leggings when i HAVE to (aka the cold LOL)
Extra-High Waisted PowerSoft Boundless 7/8 Pocket Leggings – No Front Seam | Old Navy
Gear
top tier options for every run! some needed for long and some for short. all 10/10 recommend
for my chafe girlies out there like me, BLESS 😅🤝
Anti Chafe Stick - Body Glide®
you either swear by a vest/belt or you are a rider for a handheld water bottle. I’m a vest/belt girly BUT I know so many people who swear by an option like this
Amphipod Hydraform Ergo-Lite Ultra Handheld Water Bottle - 20 fl. oz. | REI Co-op
whatever you do, choose a garmin over an apple watch. this garmin gives me SO many stats regarding my HR, pace, projected time, interval/tempo plug ins, etc. its a perfect all in one with all the benefits of a wearable device (track sleep, basic stat...
Garmin Forerunner 165
Shoes/Socks
an absolute NEED if you are consistently running. please save your feet!!!
I LOVEEE these! I’ve been running for about a month in these, roughly 100 miles put on them (long runs, short runs, trail runs). Super bouncy and lightweight for me! 🫶
Nike Vomero 18 Women's Road Running Shoes
so ideally during regular runs (short, tempo, intervals) I can opt for my more affordable set of compression socks. but guys these are top tier for race day/ long runs. Get you a good pair of compression socks!! Above the ankle!!!
Running socks
good affordable option for everyday socks that are ankle length. gives a sufficient amount of compression.
Saucony Women's RunDry Heel Tab Socks S-L
Nutrition
nutrition=success. if you don't stay on top of your nutrition, then you are setting yourself up to fail.
Listen, you really have to find what works with your stomach for nutrition, but I will say these are the most affordable easily found gels on the market right now and I’m in love with the chocolate and espresso!!! ☕️ ✨
Gu Energy Gels in Energy Gels for Running(15)
love these for long runs!! use them in my water bottles in my vest and they keep me super hydrated.
LMNT