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20 Runner-Approved Marathon Essentials
Sarah Wasilak shares 20 marathon essentials from Therabody to New Balance for runners.
In brief
Sarah Wasilak shares 20 marathon essentials from Therabody to New Balance for runners. Sarah Wasilak lists 20 products runners recommend for NYC Marathon preparation. Originally reported by Popsugar.
My Running Experience
I've been a runner for over 14 years, having run two marathons and several half marathons.
Product Variety
Runners have different product preferences for shoes, trackers, and recovery methods.
Essential Gear List
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I rounded up 20 marathon must-haves that either I've used or am excited to add to my routine.
Popsugar Short Sleeve Athletic Top
A quick-dry top for shoulders, $15, from Amazon.
PS Collection Fabric Hip Bands
Resistance bands for warming up legs, hips, and glutes, $16, from Walmart.
Tank Top and Biker Short Set
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Matching set with black base and white and pink accents, $25, from Amazon.
Adjustable Waist Pack
Waist pack for storing essentials, $26, from CVS.
Fabletics Headband
Headband to keep hair out of face, $30, from Fabletics.
Hot + Cold Back Wrap
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Back wrap for cooling post-run and warming later, $35, from Amazon.
GU Energy Gel
Energy gels for fuel during long runs, $39, originally $49, from Amazon.
Halara Running Shorts
Quick-dry shorts with hidden pocket, $45, from halara.com.
Ritual Creatine Greens
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Creatine greens for muscle strength and recovery, $46, originally $58, from Ritual.
FP Movement Runsie
One-piece runsie for easy wear, $50, originally $108, from Free People.
Splits59 Biker Shorts
Biker shorts with hidden pockets for gels, $88, from Splits59.com.
Spanx Run Jogger
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Joggers for cold weather runs, $118, from Spanx.com.
Bombas Compression Socks
Compression socks for support, $122, from Bombas.
Kat Burki Skin Optimizer
Skin optimizer for active lifestyles, $125, from Bloomingdales.
Therabody Wave Roller
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Foam roller for muscle tension relief, $180, from Therabody.
Forme Revive Bra
Posture-correcting bra for alignment, $188, from Forme.Science.
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
Running shoes for NYC Marathon, $258, originally $265, from Zappos.
The headline
Sarah Wasilak lists 20 products runners recommend for NYC Marathon preparation.
