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You read that right! My big New Year’s Resolution is to become a better runner. I would consider myself an average (well maybe below average if you count my lack of running because of the holidays) runner. I want to become a better runner. I’ve run some 5k’s, but I would love to work myself up to be able to run a 10k or even a half marathon. Talking with my Air Force brother yesterday has me reinspired to reach these goals. He gave me some tips on how to help my breathing while I’m running and how to work my way up to running faster and longer distances. So I have some techniques covered. Now I need to have the proper tools to make this journey a little more fun and easy.
Here are some of the things I’m going to need:
Get techy with a FitBit
Vibram Running Shoes
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Shoes for when it’s too cold to go barefoot
Running Clothes
What running tips do you have? Do you have any gear you can’t go without?
I may have to add running a 5K to my resolution list!
I have heard a lot of good things about the Vibram shoes — my feet always hurt after running, because I just use regular sneakers. I think I should probably invest in some better running gear, especially after the holidays 🙂
I have never participated in Marathon before .. this year i’ll definitely participate
Great post!!!
I can’t wait for winter to end, I really have an urge to run; I love that feeling of not being able to do anymore but I just keep forcing myself anyway.
I know that feeling of not being able to go anymore, but to keep going. It’s hard to to push past that point, but once you do it’s so worth it.
I”m not much of a runner, but when I do get the urge to go I always stretch! And my must have gear is a head band I hate when my bangs start to stick to my forehead!! So gross lol
I’ve yet to find a head band I like. They always tend to slip off midway through my run. Maybe that needs to be the next thing I look for!
I am not a runner (not even in my youth!) but it is something that I really want to work towards. I have been trying the walk/run combo for the last little while. I would love to run a marathon – what a feeling that must be!
A 5k is the most I’ve been able to accomplish so far. Walk/run is a good way to get started with running.
I never ran before in a marathon, but I do like the clothes, maybe one day I will get up the nerve to run
I’ve never run a marathon either. It will be quite a while before I’m ready.
I am not personally a runner. I prefer power walking. But I totally want some barefoot shoes!
They are great for walking. And you don’t necessarily have to get five fingers to get barefoot shoes. Merrell makes some great barefoot vibram shoes.
Thanks for the tips. I don’t think I’m ready to try out Vibrum Five Fingers yet. I don’t believe in bear foot running but I do believe in minimalist running so I’ll be checking out the other pair of shoes you talked about.
I was skeptical of five fingers before I tried them. Everytime I would run in my regular shoes my ankles would start killing me and I could never run for any long distances. I tried five fingers and was able to run comfortably for long distances in them. But I will say I don’t use them near as much as I did when I first started running. I have other minimalist shoes that I run in that I tend to prefer. I love my five fingers for day to day warm weather shoes and for running on the beach when I’m on vacation. The perk to running with five fingers on the beach is that I can just run over into the water for a second when I get hot and can just spray them off when I’m done without having to worry about getting my socks wet.
I’ve still yet to find a headband that won’t slip on me! I love those barefoot shoes, they are on my list.
I’m not a runner and know very little about running but the gear you have shown looks nice and would work well for my kickboxing too. I’m always looking for clothes that are good for exercising in.
those workout clothes are so cute and bonus the look comfortable. i love the first pink and gray sneakers. great post.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I do have a gear when I go to gym but I hate running myself. I wish I could but it’s so hard!
What a great resolution. Good luck with this all, but I have to say having good shoes is the most important in my mind.
The only running I do is to run home because I need to prepare dinner in like 15 minutes! Haha. I love how you promote fitness for women. My health is not that cooperative, though. I just do occasional walking (before the leg cramps sets in) and some exercises with my trusty old dumbbells.
I prefer a heart rate monitor with Map My Run to the other fitness trackers. Training via heart rate is my preferred method. I also use Digital Running for their training plans, they just got me through my first half marathon! Good luck in your goals, running is my favorite sport.
I’m a runner and I wholeheartedly agree with your list of essential supplies. I LOVE my fitbit. It keeps me motivated to get out the door and run even when I’m looking for excuses not to. And after years of knee pain from improper running form, I’m a big fan of barefoot running. Love my Vibram Five Fingers!
I have not done any running since high school. For me that is over 17 years ago. Wow I didn’t think it was so long ago.
I love the look of the Vibram shoes on here!
Wish you all the best 🙂
I’m not a runner, but my daughter really likes to wear running skirts and she also uses a chafing balm.
I have been dying to get a pair of vibram running shoes. My current shoes impact my feet upon touching the floor… I need something more gentle on my ankles and knees.
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