Running Gear
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Packing for a Half Marathon
On Sunday I’ll be running my fourth half marathon in Long Island, New York. All but one of these races I’ve had to pack up a suitcase will all my running gear to bring with me to the race. I think I’ve gotten it down to a science! Running Clothes, obviously Top (long sleeve & short sleeve -not sure how cold its going to be!) Running skirt/capris (skirt because I’m running the DIVA half marathon!) Sportsbra Sneakers Smartwool Socks Headband Throwaway sweatshirt (in case of cold temps at the start—I needed this last year!) Gear Garmin watch Ipod Spibelt Fuel Gu shots & chomps Bagel Peanut butter Green tea packets…
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My Long Run Rituals
Every runner has specific rituals they perform before a long run or race. We try different things the night before/morning of running so we know what to expect come race day! I thought it would be kind of fun to tell you about what I do to prepare for a long run/long race. The day/night before Avoid dairy! I don’t avoid it 100% the day before I run long or race, but for dinner I try to limit my dairy consumption. For example, I won’t eat a meal with loads of cheese or ice cream for dessert. I know when I do this I never have deal with stomach problems…
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Running Shoe Dilemma, Solved!
In mid-April I wrote a post about how I was having major running shoe issues. In short, the shoes I was running in were hurting my feet during long runs. I ended up getting the New Balance 890s (a light weight neutral shoe) and they were not good for long runs, so I needed a good pair for my runs over five miles. I think the problem has been solved! I’m still running short runs (under five miles) in my New Balance 890s. They are comfy and I’m loving them! (source) But, I ended up buying the upgraded version of my beloved 760s (now 860s) and they seem to be…
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The Running Shoe Dilemma
Hope you all are having a great Wednesday. Today is a bit dreary outside, but at least its not freezing cold today. I’m really excited for warm weather and sunshine, whenever that will be! My posts for the next few weeks are going to be a bit sporadic, so bear with me! I’m going to be super busy with school, work, and other things, and things are going to be hectic! First, I’m going to share with you my workout from last night. I headed to the gym after work since I wasn’t feeling the weather (dreary + wet), and ran a short 2.0 mile run on the treadmill in 19…
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Running Gear Review: Lululemon Braided Headband
Someone mentioned to me that I should do a review of some of the running gear I buy and I thougtht that sounded like a great idea, since I usually stalk reviews of things before I buy them. 😉 Especially running gear! Check out a few of my previous posts on running gear! Five Running Gadgets I Can’t Live Without My Favorite Winter Running Gear Next up: the Lululemon Braided Headband I bought this headband at the Lululemon in Philly when I went there for a few days for vacation with Chris. I had been eyeing it for a while since it looked cute and I always require headbands while…
