Gift ideas needed.
Mom2MandN
Posts: 46 Member
so i want to start running this january so i was wondering what would be good to have. i thought an mp3 player but what else would be good? Thank you in advance.
0
Replies
-
YAY!! RUNNING!!
You'll want a Heart Rate Monitor if you don't already have one, good running shoes (go to a running store to get fitted), a heavy duty supportive sports bra & properly fitting pants so you don't spend half your run holding them up. Some ideas to get you started anyway. :bigsmile:
Happy running!0 -
check out Nike+ !! I use it and love it!0
-
SHOES!!! ...ask for awesome running shoes, they will be key to your success.0
-
A HRM and if you want to track KM's you have done the Nike+ sensor is good for indoor runs and the GPS app for the iphone (i don't knowif they have an android version) is good for outdoor runs.0
-
Shoes - a runner's feet are the most important thing!!!!!! That and a good supportive bra. All the other stuff is really is fluff and you'll learn what you like or want by reading good websites (runner world, Active.com) or runners magazines.
Don't go cheap on the shoes, or you're opening yourself up to injuries. I had a good pair of shoes, and when they wore out, i replaced them with a cheap pair of shoes. My legs always felt tired, my back hurt, I got shin splint, I pull my hamstring, and I was miserable. I just bought a new pair of Asics Platinum 4's this weekend. I had one of the cheap shoes on and one of the new shoes on and could feel a big difference in support.
Also, they tell you to replace them every 3-6 months. I don't run marathons, just 5ks, so maybe 10 miles a week, and my shoes have lasted about a year.
Also, make sure any clothing you get is Wicking. This include SOCKS (very important). Otherwise, you'll sweat and then chafe or blister, and then you're miserable.
Last, set goals. My sister is a marathon runner and finds running fun. I don't find running fun, but I do have goals, so I do look forward to it. And races are VERY addicting!!!!0 -
Good breathable workout clothes. Seriously, from sports bra to jogging pants...it makes a HUGE difference in keeping you dry always and cool in the summer/warm in the winter!!0
-
Good SHOES!!!!!!!! I've found that this is KEY to a good run.. If you go to a true running store they will usually fit you for a pair of running shoes. In South Bend, IN there is a store called Metro Run and Walk and they put me in about 6 different pair of shoes and watched me run in each pair to see how my feet, ankles, legs body etc reacted in each pair. They narrowed it down to two pair that were good for me and my running style and I just had to choose the one I liked.
Also, If you want to keep track of heart rate a heart rate monitor and maybe a pedomiter.
Good Running pants/capris..
Hopefully that helps!0 -
PS.. I agree with everyone on the good bra.. I suggest Victoria Secret IPEX.. This helps with the bouncing effect! Saves your tatas from YEARS of stretching.. Did you know that for every mile you walk/jog your tatas bounce 4miles... The IPEX is supposed to keep the girls in place to prevent that!0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 427 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions