A lot of Filipinos have entered their “running eras” over the past months. If you still haven’t, then I’m sure a lot of your friends have already been posting about their daily runs and marathons on social media.
Want to start going on daily runs, too, but don’t know what to start or what you need? Here are 10 running essentials you might want to add to your shopping cart for your running era:
Budget-Friendly Running Shoes
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If you’re just starting in your running era and don’t have the budget to spend thousands on your running shoes, these budget-friendly running shoes are your best bet. For just a little over a thousand pesos, you can already have a pair of lightweight and comfortable shoes for running. Buy it here!
Running Socks
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Make sure you’re comfortable in your new running shoes with these running socks! These will protect your feet from the risk of blisters while you run, and won’t burn a hole in your wallet, too. Buy it here!
Hydration Bottle
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Hydration is an essential when you go running, but you don’t have to bring around those heavy water bottles or tumblers you have at home. Just get one of these lightweight hydration bottles that come in a variety of sizes. These are made out of soft material so it can easily be held even while running without weighing too much.
It’s also specially design to be easy to drink from even when you’re on the move. Plus, when it’s empty, you can just compess these bottles and put them in your pocket. Buy it here!
Running Vest
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Don’t worry about leaving essentials at home when you’re running (like your ID, some cash, or house keys). Just get one of these running vests! There are lots of compartments for your running essentials. You won’t even notice running around with one of these because of its lightweight and breathable design. Buy it here!
Running Waist Pouch
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If you’re not a fan of a running vest being strapped to your back, you might want to get a running waist pouch instead. It has considerably less space, but still enough to bring around your phone, some cash, and keys. Buy it here!
Phone Holder
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If the waist pouch/fanny pack is still a little bit too much for you and you really just plan on bringing your phone on your runs, this phone holder is for you. It straps to your arm and has an extra slot for some cash or a few keys. It’s also adjustable and has a transparent side for your phone’s screen so that it’s still accessible. Buy it here!
Running Cap
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Protect your face from the harsh sun while you’re running with this unisex running cap. It’s made out of breathable material so it stays comfortable on your head, plus it absorbs moisture so that it stays as dry as possible while you run. Buy it here!
Sweatproof Earphones
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Music is just as much as an essential as any of these things when it comes to running! So, to make sure you have your favorite tunes to accompany you on your run, get these sweatproof sport earphones. Aside from being sweatproof, these are also in-ear Bluetooth earbuds so you can be sure it won’t fall out during your run. Buy it here!
Arm Sleeves
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With these arm sleeves, you can cover up your arms from the sun on your daily runs without having to overhaul your wardrobe. Just wear these with your usual running shirt and you’re good to go. It even has UV protection and is made out of breathable and cooling material so it won’t get uncomfortable during your runs. Buy it here!
Smartwatch
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While you can most definitely run without a smartwatch, it still helps! With a smartwatch like this, you can keep track of your running distance, heart rate, and routes with just a flick of the wrist. If you want to know and monitor how far and long you’ve been running daily, this smartwatch can definitely help. Buy it here!
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