My favorite running gear

I love to run and through the years have gone through countless shoes and gadgets.  So, I thought I'd share what I'm loving now :)

  1. Asics Gel Kayano $139.99 (approx price) - I cannot tell you the importance of getting properly fitted for running shoes.  From 1999-2001, I ran in Nike Shox and whilethought I was the shit, they gave meshin splints, made my hips not feel balanced and I just ached everywhere after I ran.  "Self, you have to keep them cause they're so CUTE!" I said to myself.  Finally, at the urging of a friend, I got fitted and was given a pair of the Gel Kayanos and I've never looked back.  I have very high arches and also slightly over pronate which means shin splints, IT band issues and hip issues so finding the proper shoes was critical.  These babies offer support and I have had very little issues.  

2.  Inserts ($70).  I had mine custom fitted for me at Road Runners.  They are a bit spendy but they have helped with the above problems.  I will probably get actual orthotics but am just a bit lazy about making appointments.  

3.  My ipod.  No explanation there =) 

4.  Fanny pack.  LMAO now don't laugh.  I seriously hate hate hate them. BUT.  I found one from Runner's World that I used in the Rock n Roll Half Marathon that did not bounce or budge.  That shit was AWESOME!!  I got mine at REI for $15.  

5.  Body Glide.  I swear, how I didn't know about this baffles me.  I literally chafed in the area between my butt and my thigh from my underwear rubbing the entire 13.1 miles this weekend.  Finally found some at sports authority for $9.99 and used it today and tad NO EFFING CHAFFING.  HOLY GRAIL. MUST HAVE.  There's a "woman's formula" but honestly I think it's a waste of money because it's $7.99 and half the size of the regular "manly formula".    

6.  Nike Dri Fit Running Socks.  $25 for 2 pairs.  They are cushiony and they do not bunch up as I run.