Getting started with running-- how much new stuff do I actually need?

Running Shoes/Running Gear

11 months ago 07/19/2023 12:36pm EDT

So I'm planning to start running regularly now that the summer is here, and I'm trying to determine how much new equipment and clothing I will actually need. I have already looked at a few online guides for running, and they all recommend the same thing: dedicated running shoes, ergonomic clothing, a watch for timing, and something to hold a water bottle. Going over what I have, I definitely need new shoes; beyond that, though, I feel I could easily keep track of time on my phone, and I think I have t-shirts and shorts that will be decent enough to run in.
So, to those of you who are experienced in regular running for health and exercise: how much new stuff, realistically, will I need, other than new shoes, vs what I clothes I already have?

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11 months ago 07/19/2023 1:37pm EDT

re: sail81

Beyond a good pair of running shoes, you need no specialized gear. Don't waste your money. What you already have is fine for now, and for quite a while to come.

11 months ago 07/19/2023 1:42pm EDT

re: sail81

This has to be spam. Wasn't this exact thing posted recently?

11 months ago 07/19/2023 2:13pm EDT

re: sail81

sail81 wrote:
So I'm planning to start running regularly now that the summer is here, and I'm trying to determine how much new equipment and clothing I will actually need. I have already looked at a few online guides for running, and they all recommend the same thing: dedicated running shoes, ergonomic clothing, a watch for timing, and something to hold a water bottle. Going over what I have, I definitely need new shoes; beyond that, though, I feel I could easily keep track of time on my phone, and I think I have t-shirts and shorts that will be decent enough to run in.
So, to those of you who are experienced in regular running for health and exercise: how much new stuff, realistically, will I need, other than new shoes, vs what I clothes I already have?

You need a good $6K carbon bike for recovery cross training days.

11 months ago 07/19/2023 2:14pm EDT

re: Bullet the Blue Sky

Look at the deletion of post #2. That was my point there.

11 months ago 07/19/2023 2:22pm EDT

re: sail81

sail81 wrote:
So I'm planning to start running regularly now that the summer is here, and I'm trying to determine how much new equipment and clothing I will actually need. I have already looked at a few online guides for running, and they all recommend the same thing: dedicated running shoes, ergonomic clothing, a watch for timing, and something to hold a water bottle. Going over what I have, I definitely need new shoes; beyond that, though, I feel I could easily keep track of time on my phone, and I think I have t-shirts and shorts that will be decent enough to run in.
So, to those of you who are experienced in regular running for health and exercise: how much new stuff, realistically, will I need, other than new shoes, vs what I clothes I already have?

You need a nike singlet, "fast" 2" running shorts, an expensive pair of sunglasses and a cap to rest them on, and a pair of alphaflys in a garish colourway. Then you need to turn up to your local parkrun / 5k and sprint the first 200m as hard as you can before winding yourself and eventually stumbling home for a 40% age grading.

11 months ago 07/19/2023 2:25pm EDT

re: always cynical

always cynical wrote:
sail81 wrote:
So I'm planning to start running regularly now that the summer is here, and I'm trying to determine how much new equipment and clothing I will actually need. I have already looked at a few online guides for running, and they all recommend the same thing: dedicated running shoes, ergonomic clothing, a watch for timing, and something to hold a water bottle. Going over what I have, I definitely need new shoes; beyond that, though, I feel I could easily keep track of time on my phone, and I think I have t-shirts and shorts that will be decent enough to run in.
So, to those of you who are experienced in regular running for health and exercise: how much new stuff, realistically, will I need, other than new shoes, vs what I clothes I already have?
You need a nike singlet, "fast" 2" running shorts, an expensive pair of sunglasses and a cap to rest them on, and a pair of alphaflys in a garish colourway. Then you need to turn up to your local parkrun / 5k and sprint the first 200m as hard as you can before winding yourself and eventually stumbling home for a 40% age grading.

I got this...I mean I can help you as always cynical wasn't detailed enough

you NEED a Ciele hat, accept no substitutes

you NEED a Tracksmith, not Nike, singlet

you NEED a pocket full of Maurten gels for that beastly parkrun

HTH

11 months ago 07/19/2023 2:28pm EDT

re: sail81

Youll need some pit vipers