Sarah and Maggie Palmer do a deep dive into all sorts of running gear—sports bras, hydration vests, shorts with pockets, anti-chafe products, and phone carriers—with Christine Pedder, a new, first-time mom who works at Gazelle Sports. A veteran of 16 half-marathons, Christine shares her wisdom about crucial gear items to make training for—and racing—13.1 miles more comfortable; she also lends insight into must-haves for newbie runners. Christine tosses out a catchy, smart phrase that’s new to even longtime gear writer SBS. (Other new-to-Sarah phrases in the show: “coffee run” and “bag man.”) The trio talks about layering in a savvy way that switches on a lightbulb for Sarah, as well as why gear trial-and-error is valuable to runners. Christine shares insight on how to “become one with” a hydration pack. Find out what now-discontinued piece of apparel both Sarah and Christine were in committed, long-term relationships with. (It might prompt you to start bidding on eBay auctions!)
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I loved this pod cast! Always so good to hear what other runners go-to gear is. I wanted to throw out another option for anti-chafe create, for the non-body glide ladies. My go-to is “Gooch Guard” (amazing name), and it is marketed more for cycling but I found the product while suffering through chaffage during training for my first full marathon, and it has proven to be an absolute necessity for me ever since. It’s light weight and goes on more like a lotion. Seriously recommend!
SBS, try the Athleta All In style of capri, tight, and long short. I like them so much better than the Saucony Bullet Capris. They are expensive but will last forever.
SBS, try the Athleta All In style of capri, tight, and long short. I like them so much better than the Saucony Bullet Capris. They are expensive but will last forever. I love that there is a zipper pocket in addition to deep pockets for phone.