5 Must-Have Items For All Runners

Running does not require much gear. Really, all we need is a pair of shoes and a place to go. The open road is very forgiving if you’re prepared. So let’s get a list of the top 5 must have items for all runners.

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5. Running watch: Even the most basic watch – something that has the ability to start and stop is good enough. You don’t have to have a GPS (like a Garmin or Nike), even though they provide instant feedback on the run. Heck, sometimes having a GPS can make you run faster than you need to. At the end of the day, the most important data you can get from a run is how long you’ve run for.

4. Safety gear: If you’re a night runner, now is the time to wear “night life” running gear. You know, the stuff that looks like a highlighter. Those particular colors reflect well and keep you visible to cars and other motorists. Also, whether you’re running at night or in a more remote location, something like Road ID is a great way to notify someone who you are in case of an emergency. Finally, leave a note or post online where you’ll be running.

3. Running shorts/running bra: There’s nothing worse than guys wearing boxers or chicks wearing a regular bra on a run. Besides it being painful to look at, wearing running shorts and/or a running bra supports everything from bouncing and jiggling. ‘Cuz gravity already stinks – ya know what I’m talking about?!

2. Moisture wicking shirts: Heavy sweater or just jumped in a pool? Either way. Buy a wicking shirt or sign up for a race that offers them. You’ll NEVER go back to running in cotton. I swear.

1. Running shoes: If there’s only one thing you must buy, it is running shoes. Go to your local running store where they deal with runners all day long. I love my local store, the Haddonfield Running Company because they take the time to listen to my running history and put me in a shoe that works for me.

What are your “must-have” items that I did not include?

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