I take my running gear very seriously…. Even when I am not training for a big goal. I want to have the best experience I can each morning I head out the door, and the wrong gear can make ALL of the difference in whether or not you enjoy the run. So, without further ado… I compiled a list of running things I would pack into a suitcase if I were to go and live on a deserted island for the next ten years.
*The Smith Bobcat Sunglasses. They are pricey but worth it for me. I’ve never lost or broken a pair, which shows how sacred they are to me. I’ve tried many, many sunglasses over the years, and these are my #1. They don’t move at all while I run. I block all the sun out of my very sensitive eyes (I even need sunglasses on a cloudy day!) because they are so big.
*If my suitcase only had enough room for three pairs of shoes, I would bring the Nike Pegasus Trail 5, Adizero Adios Pro 4, and Asics Superblasts. I have plenty of running shoes that I adore, but these are the three that I absolutely could not live without.
*These hair rubber bands. I sound high-maintenance, but I am picky with hair rubber bands. The wrong ones give me headaches and feel like they pull my hair out. These barely leave a crease when I take my hair out, and I don’t have to think about them at all.
*My Suunto Run (not a great picture, but a fabulous watch). You get everything you need for MUCH cheaper than other brands… The battery lasts for 20 hours in GPS mode, which means I never have to stress about it dying mid-run, and the bright AMOLED display is easy to read whether I’m in full sun or pre-dawn darkness. I also love how accurate the tracking (pace and elevation) is. It also has offline music for solo runs, and recovery tracking that keeps me from overtraining, it’s like having a personal coach on my wrist. I can’t live without it. Oh, I also love the velcro watch strap because it allows me to get the most perfect fit.
*My Vuori hat for rainy days. I can’t run in the rain without a hat.
*Tanks that I want to wear every day for the rest of my life on runs–> here, here, here.
*My most-worn winter piece is this vest. It keeps my core so warm and gives my arms the freedom they need to run! If it’s really cold, this coat saves me.
*My Nathan Pinnacle hydration vest is hands-down the most comfortable pack I’ve ever run in. It’s super lightweight, doesn’t bounce around, and somehow has enough pockets for water, snacks, and all the random things I swear I might need mid-run. I’ve worn it on hot summer days and long trail climbs, and it’s never rubbed or chafed… which is basically the dream when you’re carrying gear for hours.
*If I just had to choose three shorts to take, my current top three (aka what I reach for the most often) would be–> of course, the adidas run shorts, vuori clementine, and lulu hotty hot 4″.
*The best long sleeve tops to run in–> here, here, and here.
*Leggings that I could never survive without (leggings that slide down are the worst and I refuse to wear any that do): The salutation stash leggings, own the run leggings, and Amazon leggings for.the.win.
*A Peloton subscription to keep up with yoga/peloton/strength classes so I don’t get injured again. Along with podcasts and audiobooks on my solo runs.
*The three sports bras that I would bring along with me if I had to choose: the run pocket, interval bra, and longline energy bra.
*SOCKS. Wear the wrong socks and I will probably cry. I’ve worn and loved the power strides for years, I can’t get enough of OS1st socks, and Bombas run socks.
*My current favorite lip gloss because you know I could run if I didn’t have a thick layer of gloss on evenly dispersed.
*As far as run nutrition goes that I couldn’t live without–> my FAVORITE pre-workout drink (protein, delicious, caffeine for the win), maurten gels during the run, Core Power (and my green smoothie ((chia seeds, kale, spinach, chard, frozen fruit, water)) after a run, and liquid IV all day long.
Health is the real wealth, which means you should invest in gear that keeps you going out for runs;)
What run gear do you find to be worth every single penny?
What piece of gear is the most annoying to get wrong?
-Leggings that slide down during the run are my biggest nemesis.
What’s the oldest piece of running gear you still use?
Do you spend more on running shoes or on race entries each year?
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