Comments on: Essential Running Equipment

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:57:07 +0000

I would be LOST without my Garmin!! I, too, am a distance/time geek! The ipod is also an essential but I’m trying to get away from it during shorter races. Glasses - yes, camelpack - no, hat - no. We have more similarities than differences!

Fun post!

Sandy

By: jtj3

jtj3 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:54:15 +0000

Wow, good to see that someone else loads up with the gadgets–just like I do–for the long runs! Love the Nano + podcasts, and love the Garmin!

By: kch

kch — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:42:24 +0000

@Rachel - the Nike+ wristband looks nice - I was using the regular Nike+ iPod system for a while and thought it was fairly accurage, but I didn’t like feeling like I always had to bring an iPod. The wristband gets around this restriction nicely. It’s also quite a bit cheaper than a Garmin.

@Rachel M - Picking the right water system is a tricky thing - I personally don’t like the water bottle/strap systems because I feel like it throws off my arm swing, so I’ve learned to live with the Camelbak. I don’t usually have chafing problems with it, but on really hot days I try to remember to use Body Glide. Glad the bottle/strap system is working for you though.

By: Rachel M

Rachel M — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:57:23 +0000

Good advice, need to rethink my Camelbak, I’ve only used it once and it seems like I got blisters on my back and hips from chaffing. But you have to carry all that stuff on the long runs.

Today, I wore my commitment skirt and had keys in each side pocket, and carried water in my hand with a strap, and wore the hat and that worked. My legs are TRASHED, but it’s all good!

Anybody know how to get into the St. George Marathon?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:40:54 +0000

I usually only take my cell phone (to serve as a watch as well) and my keys and maybe my I-Pod or a radio. I prefer not having to carry a bunch of stuff with me and I haven’t quite acquired the new technology out these days such as the Garmin. I am hoping to snag a Nike+ wristband though so that might be added.

By: kch

kch — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:56:37 +0000

@Marcus - Glad I’m not the only one who carries lots of stuff!

By: Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:17:45 +0000

Depending on the run, I’ll carry all of that stuff…. or mostly none of it, but it’s rare I go w/ out the Garmin.

I’ve also stocked up on RaceReady shorts… it bums me out to need all those pockets, but they sure come in handy.

By: kara

kara — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:41:59 +0000

Today I ran free - well except for my watch. lol