2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Marathon Runners
For such a simple sport, there is no shortage of equipment runners can get excited about. Here are our favorite holiday gift ideas for 2024.
What Equipment is Needed for High School Cross Country?
Run your best this XC season! This is the equipment you’ll need for your upcoming high school cross country season.
Best GPS Running Watches for Marathon Training and Racing
We share the best running watch options for marathon runners, and teach why GPS watches are so helpful for marathon training and racing.
Best Running Shoes for Kids Races, Track, and Cross Country
Discover the best running shoes for kids races, track, and cross country! Whether your child likes to run far or sprint fast, we’ve got you covered!
What Equipment is Needed for High School Track?
Run your best from sprints to middle and long distance! We share the required equipment for high school track sprinters and distance runners.
Best Indoor Track Spikes for High School Winter Track
Track spikes are a must for serious high school track and field athletes. Track spikes are worn for racing when speed is of utmost importance. Adult marathoners can benefit greatly from spikes too when training in the speed development phase.
Best Running Shoes for High School Track and Cross Country
We share the best training shoe options for high school track & cross-country athletes, from sprinters to long-distance runners.
Best Running Watch for High School Track & Field and Cross Country Athletes
We share the best running watch options for high school track & cross country athletes, from simple digital watches to GPS Smart Watches.
The Best Treadmills for Marathon Training
What if you never had to miss a run due to bad weather or time constraints ever again?
Having a treadmill at home is a great way to stay consistent with your marathon training. All passionate athletes know that sticking to their training plan day in and day out without interruption will lead to tremendous success. But often it can be difficult to fit in a run outside.
Extreme winter weather can make it dangerous to run outside. Excessive heat can make it difficult to perform faster workouts. Limited daylight can pose an issue too for athletes who need to run first thing in the morning or late in the evening. For all these reasons and more, having a treadmill at home can be a wonderful tool for marathon training.
Athletes frequently ask me for treadmill recommendations, so I polled the Knighton Runs community for their recommendations of the best treadmills for marathon training. This article contains their recommendations and some of the reasons why they love the treadmill they bought.
Get Rid of Tight Calves FOREVER. The Calf Stretcher That Changed My Life.
Get Rid of Tight Calves FOREVER. The Calf Stretcher That Changed My Life.
Recommended Running Products
Running Shoes - Brooks Launch Running Shoes - I have been wearing these running shoes for years. I've easily worn through over a dozen pairs. They are light, fast, well-cushioned, and very affordable. They are perfect for easy days, long runs, and marathon-training workouts.
GPS Running Watch - Garmin Forerunner 45 - I love Garmin watches. If you do not yet own a GPS running watch, buy one now. This model is small and lightweight, making it perfect for running fast and racing. GPS watches are one of the best tools you have to monitor and improve your running. Getting my first Garmin helped get me hooked on this sport.
Identification Safety Bracelet - Road ID Silicone Wristband - I never leave home without my Road ID. It's engraved with My Name, Year of Birth, Allergies, City of Residence, and Emergency Contact Info for my wife and dad. Wearing my Road ID allows me to leave my driver's license at home when I run and have peace of mind.
Energy Gels - GU Energy "Tastefully Nude" Flavor - GU Energy Gels are my go-to fuel for marathon training. I suggest taking one every 30 to 45 minutes during long runs, half marathons, and marathons. The "tastefully nude" flavor is easy to get down and has a mild sweet taste.
Protein Powder - Momentous Essential Plant-Based Protein Powder - It's critically important to refuel after a workout or long run within 30-minutes of completion. Making a smoothie or shake with Momentous Protein Powder is an easy and healthy way to jump start your recovery process. Their chocolate flavor is delicious even when mixed with just water.
Anti-Chafe Balm - Body Glide Original Balm - Better safe than sorry! I rub Body Glide balm all over my feet and "sensitive" areas before any important race, workout, or long run. Save yourself from nasty blisters, chafing, or bleeding with a little lubricant.
Recovery Tool - ProStretch Calf Stretcher - This one is a curve ball! My wife introduced me to this tool after I developed tight calves from running. The ProStrech Calf Stretcher can help you get a deeper and more effective stretch than conventional methods. This improved flexibility and range of motion may help relieve, rehab and alleviate plantar fasciitis, shin splints, tight calves and achilles tendonitis, as well as enhance overall performance.
The links above are affiliate links, meaning if you click through on a link and buy a product I may earn a small commission. This has not influenced the products I listed here at all, but buying through these links is a nice small way for you to support what I do.
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