Marathon Training Gear

Hi everyone!  Now that I'm in the thick of marathon training (you can follow my weekly training logs here or read my first 1/4 recap here) I wanted to talk about some of the gear that I've been using.  Since the weather's been so awful with the majority of my runs being in temperatures below freezing, I've been sticking to a lot of the same pieces for most of my runs.  These are all tried, tested, and pass every test!  Here's what I'm loving:

Tops

Lululemon Run for Cold Pullover 

(no longer available, but jacket and vest still available in same line)

I got this as a splurge last year, and have definitely gotten my money's worth so far!  This is definitely the warmest piece that I own and has gotten me through some really rough, cold weather.

Columbia Base Layer

I've gotten base layers from Columbia's outlet for the past few years and wear them for all of the coldest runs.  I like how warm they are, but they're also breathable and don't trap in sweat.  I wear these under my pullover, with vests, or by themselves.  They're amazing!

Saucony Brisk Long Sleeve

I recently got this shirt and I'm already in love.  It has the weight and feel of a thin sweater and is SO cozy.  I kind of want to get it in every color and wear it every day.  Sooooo soft!  I have a few things from Saucony and they've always been high quality and great for running.

Bottoms

Lululemon Toasty Tech Tights 

(old model, similar pair at Athleta)

These were the first pants that I got from Lulu and I wear them constantly!  They have a really soft, fleecy lining that keeps me warm, and have lots of pockets to store keys and gels.  I absolutely love these!  I have a similar pair that I linked from Athleta as well, but nothing compares to the Lulus.  If they release them again I'll be picking up a backup pair for sure.

Target C9 Capris 

Pretty much all of my capris are from Target, and they're my favorite.  I prefer wearing capris over shorts when it's warmer out, so anything above 40 degrees and I'm wearing these.  I also like to wear these when I'm running at the gym or doing yoga.

Shoes

Saucony Triumph ISO 2

These were my first non-Brooks shoes in a really long time and I really like them!  I picked these up for cheap on Amazon since they're an older model, but they're still great.  I wear these for longer runs and find them to be comfortable and supportive enough without being too heavy.  I usually wear neutral shoes and would recommend trying these out!

Brooks Launch 3 

For any shorter runs or speed workouts I wear my Launch 3's from Brooks.  I got these when I wasn't able to find the older Pure Flows (because the 5's were AWFUL), and found these to be pretty similar.  They aren't as cushioned as my favorite Pure Flows, but are really lightweight and comfortable.  I'm always finding these discounted online and in stores, so if you want to try out a cheap, reliable pair of shoes check these out.

Accessories

Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones

If you're looking for a great pair of wireless headphones for running- get these.  Not only are they reasonably priced at less than $100, but they stay in my ears no matter how fast I'm running or how sweaty I get.  They also have a great battery life and the sound quality is really good.  I really like these and would recommend them!

Garmin VivoActive

I got this watch a few years ago, and it still works great!  There are great running features and programs on the watch (as well as the ability to use it indoors and on a treadmill), and also works for swimming and biking.  Compared to other smart/fitness watches this is an absolute steal and I absolutely love it.



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