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Read more: Winter Running Gear Guide
Winter Running Gear Guide
by Map Medal
Cold weather stops a lot of runners from training consistently. The solution is rarely more motivation. It is usually better gear. When you are dre...Read more -
Read more: Running Sock Materials Explained
Running Sock Materials Explained
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Most runners spend a lot of time choosing their shoes and almost no time thinking about their socks. That is a mistake. Your sock sits between your...Read more -
Read more: Anti-Chafing Gear Every Runner Should Know About
Anti-Chafing Gear Every Runner Should Know About
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Chafing is one of those problems that sounds minor until you are 18 miles into a marathon and every step feels like sandpaper on raw skin. At that ...Read more -
Read more: How Trekking Poles Help Trail Runners
How Trekking Poles Help Trail Runners
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Trekking poles divide trail runners. Some swear by them on any run with significant elevation. Others see them as unnecessary weight that complicat...Read more -
Read more: Running Backpacks vs Running Belts
Running Backpacks vs Running Belts
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At some point, most runners need to carry more than their pockets can hold. Water, nutrition, a phone, keys, a light jacket. The question is not wh...Read more -
Read more: Essential Gear for Long Training Runs
Essential Gear for Long Training Runs
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Long training runs ask more of your gear than any other session in your week. A short easy jog forgives a lot. A 25-kilometer run in variable weath...Read more