Hat - I have never bought a hat before this year. Since February, I have bought 3 and want another one. I started wearing a hat to protect my ( slightly) colored hair from bleaching out, but it does so much more. It shades my eyes, keeps sweat out of my eyes, and makes it so I don't have to worry what my hair looks like before, during and after a run. I like the neon green so my husband can find me in a race. I also have a pink and a blue one. I want a white one, but how many NIKE hats do I need?
Garmin watch - This watch with a GPS is the best thing ever. Never again to I have to get in my car and drive a route to know the mileage. This watch tracks mileage, pace, calories, and time. At $100, is the bottom line Garmin, but has all I need, and it is very much worth the price. I don't think they sell this great green color any more. A friend recognized me running on the road by my bright green watch!
Roo Sports bag - great bag that attaches with magnets. It can hold a small phone, and/ or GU and chomps . It has a secret zip pouch for money. I got this at an expo, and I think that is the only way it is sold.
Water bottle - This bottle clips on my shorts, is not too heavy and very convenient. Some of my friends have a belt that carries several water bottles. I would feel like a pack mule wearing that. I'm a minimalist so this fits me perfectly. Remember to wash after every run - trust me.
Chomps and GU - I use a combination of these fuel foods on my long runs. Some times I will use them to bribe myself on shorter runs, if it is a really tough day. GU comes in so many flavors, but I stick with vanilla and chocolate. Chops - I get the red ones.
IPOD - Can't leave home without his. I listen to music and podcasts and some radio dramas. I've had it for years, it is probably a style they don't make any more. I've seen ones half this size, but as long as it works I'll keep using it.
Headphones - I have already broken these headphones since I took the picture. Last year I bought $30 headphones, but I broke them. I just keep get cheap ones so it's not much to replace. I am in search of the perfect headphones that are durable but not too expensive.
Head band - I started using this with my hat and it helps keep my hair off my neck and forehead.
Wash cloth - see yesterday's post.
Before races and long runs, I make a check list so I won't forget any of my must have tools. It can ruin a race and severely dampen my mood on a practice run.
Tooling along,
TVW
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