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1. Body Glide! If you've ever run anything over 10 miles, you KNOW why this is the first thing I thought to post. It doesn't matter your shape or size, you can't escape the inevitability of runners chafing. This looks like a stick of deodorant, but it's more like a solid petroleum jelly that prevents fabric from rubbing your skin raw over the duration of the run/race.
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2. Belkin iPhone Armband - This is the best armband I've found because of its dual functionality. I enjoy using the case by itself, without the band, because the clip on the back made it easier to hold the phone and to be a superdork and wear it on my waist. The band is comfortable during runs.
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5. I don't run races for the time or sense of achievement, I run them for the finish line BLING! No seriously, I always look at the medal design before committing to signing up for a race. What's funny, though, is that I end up putting the medals in a box, instead of proudly displaying them. One late night Amazon shopping trip turned up a great solution: a decorative race medal hanger!
A couple of extras:
- My favorite shoes: Asics Gel Nimbus - These are the most consistent shoes year over year that are comfortable and lightweight for my feet. If you're serious about running, it pays to go to a specialty store and get fitted. In the Washington D.C. metro region, two of the popular running stores are Pacers and Fleet Feet.
- For some extra support for my arches, I've got Superfeet (blue) in all my running shoes, my dog walking shoes, and my Uggs.
- The Stick - what a nice massage on the quads, hammies, and IT bands!
- The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women: Get Off Your Butt and On With Your Training - I read this book two years ago, and it was hilarious! I think I'm going to have to read it again just for some added motivation.
- Super soft technical t-shirts from Raw Threads with clever sayings printed on the front!
And last, but not least, my new motto:
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