What's Your Favorite Running Item (Not Counting Shoes)?

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    Ruxton Towers XC

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 1:02am EDT

    What piece of running gear is your current favorite? All-time favorite? Obviously, shoes are the most important but let's not talk about shoes on this thread, that is already the focus of the "Better Shoes" page here on Letsrun.

    For me, it has to be my ancient but reliable iPod Shuffle. It is the size of a postage stamp, holds 500 songs and 8 hours of podcasts. Thanks to that thing, I have probably run 50% more mileage the last couple years. After 35 years of running, it is great to be able to listen to podcasts (or music) while grinding out the mileage.

    What is your go-to, favorite running related piece of equipment or apparel?

    p.s My all-time favorite has to be my trusty Timex Ironman watch. I think I took a million splits on that thing. I still love it even though I run with a Garmin now.

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    seattle prattle

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 1:10am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    That's a tough one. I did love my ipod shuffle but gave it up because it isn't bluetooth, and the earbuds for them just weren't as good sound quality as Airpods. I even have a brand new ipod shuffle in the box because I liked it so much, I bought a spare when they announced they were discontinuing them.

    But I would have to go with my Brooks lightweight windbreaker jacket. It's water resistant, so it works in the rain, and is great defense for wind. I use it virtually every run during the winter and as needed the rest of the year.

    It makes really uncomfortable weather conditions much more tolerable, and it is unbelievably lightweight.

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    Anonymous Poster

    3 months ago 03/20/2024 1:20am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    My sunglasses.

    On race day, it’s my ASICS singlet.

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    jiggymeister

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 3:11am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    It would have to be my Garmin watch, because it doubles as a GPS distance tracking/time keeping device and a music player.

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    track chick

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 3:27am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    Probably dry fit T shirts

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    Anonymous Poster

    3 months ago 03/20/2024 6:53am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    I'm definitely not a running gear person and the only time I ever run with a phone is if I'm on call for work.

    I'm also pretty cheap when it comes to most apparel and usually just get shirts and tanks from Tjmax because the difference minimal. However, I'll splurge on a good pair of half-tights or tights that will feel great and last a long time.

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    Anonymous Poster

    3 months ago 03/20/2024 6:55am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    Body Glide

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    Anonymous Poster

    3 months ago 03/20/2024 7:03am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    Another vote for the iPod shuffle. Love them for running and working out. Small, great sound, and very easy to use.

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    Glitter Bomb Turbo

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 7:09am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    Glock 43

  • Flip belt

    Anonymous Poster

    3 months ago 03/20/2024 7:27am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    Flip belt. Used to never run with my phone, now I never go without it which has saved me on a couple occasions. Makes it way easier to carry gels on a long run than trying to shove 4-5 into shorts pockets. More secure than most “key pockets” in shorts as well.

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    1955

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 9:06am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    Gore-tex jacket. It took me decades to give in and get one, and, boy, it makes running in cold rain so much better.

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    Anonymous Poster

    3 months ago 03/20/2024 10:49am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    A quality pair of running shorts. Built-in spandex and a trustworthy zipper pocket for a key or gel is primo. Don't wanna lose my things or have too much floppage down below.

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    rojo

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 11:17am EDT
    re: seattle prattle

    seattle prattle wrote:

    That's a tough one. I did love my ipod shuffle but gave it up because it isn't bluetooth, and the earbuds for them just weren't as good sound quality as Airpods. I even have a brand new ipod shuffle in the box because I liked it so much, I bought a spare when they announced they were discontinuing them.

    But I would have to go with my Brooks lightweight windbreaker jacket. It's water resistant, so it works in the rain, and is great defense for wind. I use it virtually every run during the winter and as needed the rest of the year.

    It makes really uncomfortable weather conditions much more tolerable, and it is unbelievably lightweight.

    So how do you listen to music now?

  • poboyrunnd

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 11:22am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    For a lifetime achievement award, the lightweight balaclava I got 15-20 years ago for $5. Still break it out in the cold weather, and it is great.

  • cacca

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 11:26am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    Ruxton Towers XC wrote:

    What piece of running gear is your current favorite? All-time favorite? Obviously, shoes are the most important but let's not talk about shoes on this thread, that is already the focus of the "Better Shoes" page here on Letsrun.

    For me, it has to be my ancient but reliable iPod Shuffle. It is the size of a postage stamp, holds 500 songs and 8 hours of podcasts. Thanks to that thing, I have probably run 50% more mileage the last couple years. After 35 years of running, it is great to be able to listen to podcasts (or music) while grinding out the mileage.

    What is your go-to, favorite running related piece of equipment or apparel?

    p.s My all-time favorite has to be my trusty Timex Ironman watch. I think I took a million splits on that thing. I still love it even though I run with a Garmin now.

    My buttocks for sure, and my On weather jacket.

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    Gucci

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 11:35am EDT
    re: rojo

    rojo wrote:

    seattle prattle wrote:

    That's a tough one. I did love my ipod shuffle but gave it up because it isn't bluetooth, and the earbuds for them just weren't as good sound quality as Airpods. I even have a brand new ipod shuffle in the box because I liked it so much, I bought a spare when they announced they were discontinuing them.

    So how do you listen to music now?

    Not OP, but many smart watches now can store music. So running watch and Bluetooth headphones.

  • Indiannna

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 11:41am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    As I'm always wrecking myself, mine would be my ROLL R8 and in a close 2nd would be soothing candle lit epsom salt bubble bath

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    arunnerinwa

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 11:47am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    I love my indoor / outdoor thermometer. Gives me an accurate measurement of the weather before my run so I know what to wear and don't have to rely on potentially inaccurate internet weather.

    I also love my Garmin. I started running in the days long before GPS watches and remember having to ask my parents to drive a route for me to know the distance. Even after you could plan routes on the computer, it was still annoying. Love knowing how far I've gone, having data on the route afterwards, etc.

  • pretzel Man

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    3 months ago 03/20/2024 11:57am EDT
    re: Ruxton Towers XC

    My collection of Boston medals.

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