I am pretty basic.

Shoes.

Socks.

Hat. Keeps the sweat off my face.

Cellphone with armband for music and tracking

Gizmo.

Everyone needs a running partner that will never flake and push you the extra mile.

Gizmo is adorable! and lucky to have you, I'm sure.

Gizmo is beautiful!

After the usual wicking top and capris and a decent pair of shoes I've treated myself to a Garmin Forerunner 210 with HRM.

I love how easy it is - just put it on, press start and off I go, changing direction at will without worrying about remembering the route to map it out later. It doesn't lose signal (I'd tried some apps on my phone but without exception they all lost signal for hefty amounts of time as I run in the woods, making the information kind of redundant - I did a 2min mile once lol) and gives me all the information I could want.

It will really come into it's own when I graduate as I can load intervals into it before hand then just use my ipod for music.

It was £153 here in the UK so I'm hoping it will give good service for a few years but already I can't imagine being without it

Things I don't run without:

1. Brooks Adrenaline 13 GTS shoes. I love them with a fiery passion. The best shoes I've ever had. Ever.

2. Bottoms. I usually wear a variety of capris to run, mostly purchased at TJ Maxx on deep sale. I have two SparkleTech Sparkle Skirts, and I love them a whole lot. Bonus that they have a zippered pocket for my house key (which I don't need to carry when I run in the early AM because my DH is still home, but if I run later in the day, I need to carry my key). The pockets in the legs of the attached shorts are awesome too. I can't wear them everyday though because I only own two. LOL

3. Top. Today I wore a free technical t-shirt I got at my 5K. Most of the time I wear tanks or t-shirts from either TJ Maxx or Wal*Mart (I love the Danskin stuff). Nothing too fancy, but I generally don't wear just plain old cotton t-shirts anymore because I prefer something wicking.

4. Sports Bra. Moving Comfort and Under Armour are my favorites, but I prefer the older styles of Moving Comfort bras. I'm always on the hunt for a new, inexpensive brand that keeps everything in place.

5. Socks. I wear cheap Danskin ones from Wal*Mart, and I really love them. They are ultra thin and don't cause any chaffing or blister issues.

7. HRM. I have a super-old Polar F7 (they don't make it anymore). It is still chugging along, and I'll use it until it dies a natural death or until my Mom buys me a fancy new one as a gift (hey, if she asks what I want . . . ). I covet a Garmin with HRM strap.

8. Headband/hair tie. I wear Sweaty Bands head bands every time I workout/run. I prefer the 1" thick ones, but unlike every other kind I've tried, they NEVER SLIP OUT OF PLACE EVER. I hate my hair sticking to my face when its sweaty and these bands totally keep it out of my way. I prefer the Scuncii black hair ties (the kind with no metal). I buy them at the drugstore by the card that has like 25 on it.

9. My glasses. I wear my glasses, which have transitions lenses, and they double as my sunglasses.

10. My iPhone. I use the C210K app, the Zombies, Run! app and MapMyFitness when I run. I love having my phone right with me.

11. Yurbuds ear buds. I love these things because, unlike my regular apple ones, they never fall out of my ears, ever.


That's all. It looks like a lot, all written out, but I swear I don't think I bring/wear that much. I just wear my regular underwear. As long as it doesn't ride up, it's fine for me to run in.

I love love love Sweaty Bands!!!

They are so awesome! I pretty much can't workout now unless I have one. I am addicted to the blissful feeling of NO HAIR IN MY FACE.

I ordered 3 new ones this weekend because they had a 20% off sale. I got the out of this world one (blue with night sky stars) and two wicked exclusive solids (turquoise and fuchsia - I already own the tangerine one). I think that is going to be it for a while for me. I mostly want to have enough that I can rotate them so I always have a clean and dry one to use.

The "Celebration" one is probably my favorite right now and it is only $8 on the site.

http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx

These cheap little bands can help someone save your life or id you should something happen. How many of you C25Kes run on the roads? How many of you guys run with identification? Would someone be able to identify you should something happen?

Road ID can help a first responder, police, good sams identify you should something happen.

There are two versions: standard and interactive. The standand varies from $15 to $30 depending on the id you get. You can choose a braclet, ankle band, shoe strap, and many more.
The interactive is the same price plus $10 a year. With the interactive your info is loaded up on the computer, you fill in everything from alllergies to previous medical histories and the first responder will be able to upload your information. Plus with the interactive you can change your information should you move (ideal to military people like myself).

I wear the shoestrap on my pure flows. I also have bracelets for me and the babies.

So...I am back with another product review. This week are the Nathan's Breakaway Arm Sleeves:


They come in several colors: pink and black. They also come in two sizes: S/M and L/XL.

The discription on Nathan's website is this:

Supple knit and articulated construction promote natural running arm swing
Thermo-regulating material wicks and breathes
Antimicrobial fabric resists sweat and stays fresh
SureGrip loop for on-and-off on the fly

I don't know about the natural arm swing thing, but the sleeves are definately not restrictive. They take a few uses to get used to as they are slightly tight on the upper arms, so that they don't slip down.

The material definately wicks sweat, and at the same time helps maintain body heat. I used these on my run Wednesday night which was chilly and rainy. While they did get wet, my arms stayed fairly warm.

I have only used them twice, and while they are machine washable I haven't had to wash them yet.

The SureGrip loop is a little ribbon that is located at the top of the sleeve on the inside. You can loop a finger in it and pull down and take them off pretty quickly.

I really enjoy these, and would recommend them to anyone. Plus you get to look all 80's while you run.

I might need these. Do they come in highlighter colors or rainbow stripes?

Oh. Only pink. Well, I guess a fourth shade of clashing pink make me look like a real runner :laugh:

That "Dome light" hat looks totally awesome.

nicca_jb wrote: »

Just have to say THANK YOU for this thread. I'm buying Sweaty Bands as I write this post, lol.

I have to check out which socks I want and then start looking more seriously at tops and bottoms. I've been using whatever I have (an old sports bra, a couple of shirts from the Color Runs, and either shorts or capris which always leave me uncomfortable).

Any recommendations on bottoms in particular? Brands, etc?

I am a newbie runner (starting W4D1 tomorrow) and I would also love to hear more about gear people have recently tried and loved!

I'm looking for a budget wristband pedometer. Can anyone recommend me one? Thanks!

Note: I can't use many fancy wristband because I got a Sony Xperia with Android 4.1 and it seems they required 4.3 or above to work.

A stick of Extra sugar free peppermint gum. It keeps my mouth moistened as I huff and puff and the peppermint flavor settles my queasy stomach.