Really, all it takes to run is a pair of sneakers, right? Well technically, yes. However...a few other items can be really handy as well. Here's a breakdown of the things I've found to be absolutely essential.
1. Running shoes (duh).
2. A good sports bra, because, you know.
3. Some loose cotton shorts. Some people like to run in bike shorts but they're not my favorite. I prefer cotton "soffee" shorts to anything else.
4. A watch. I have an old Timex from years ago that I wear every single time I head out. I really like knowing how long I've run because my pace is pretty consistent and that way I can estimate approximately how far I've gone.
5. A hat. I really hate having too much sun on my face and I've taken to wearing an old hat from a long-gone boyfriend. It keeps the sun off my face and out of my eyes without me having to worry about sunglasses slipping down my sweaty nose.
6. My iPod. Listen, I know about the dangers of running while listening to music. I also know about not being able to convince yourself to keep up the pace and put one foot in front of the other unless you have some upbeat music hustling you along. I keep my music low enough that I can hear traffic whizzing by or bikers yelling "on your left!" as they pass me. Music really really really helps me. I cannot imagine running without it.
7. Fancy headphones. Well, they're not terribly fancy actually but they are the only ones I've found that don't fall out/off of my ears every fourth step. That gets really annoying after a few miles, let me tell you.
8. A good sunscreen. Sometimes a hat isn't enough, plus who wants to be sporting a farmer's tan next time they don their swimsuit?
Am I missing anything? What is your go-to running (or other exercise) gear?
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