Head-to-Toe Winter Running Gear

Good morning!

I’ve received quite a few questions about my winter running gear, so here’s a little recap of what I wore for my long run this past Sunday. (FYI: It was 19 degrees when I started running and 29 degrees when I finished.) Except for my headband and socks, everything I wore was purchased by me (or Mal), so they’re are not “sponsored” in anyway. They’re items that I absolutely love and recommend 100%.

Head-to-toe winter running gear:

• Janji Running Headband: This Janji Women’s Hand Drawn Print Running Headband gives 6 months of clean water to a person in Tanzania. It’s reversible, warm, and stays put. Full review here.
• Nike ‘Shield Max’ Water Repellent Hooded Running Jacket: I love this jacket. It has a hood, face warmer, huge pockets (for iPhone, GU, car keys, chapstick, etc.), and hand warmers. Full review here.
• Long-sleeve running shirt: The long-sleeve shirt that I wore is made by New Balance, but it’s a few years old, so I couldn’t find it online. It’s similar to this one, and it’s great as a base layer.
• New Balance Comfy Conformer Sports Bra: You guys know I won’t steer you wrong when it comes to sports bras and, well, this one is especially AWESOME. Ok, story for you… Stonyfield is giving us branded singlets for the marathon, which means I can’t wear one of the grubby sports bras that I am currently wearing for my long runs. Well, obviously I could, but they’re gross and worn out and kind of ugly since I bought them when I was pregnant and needed a lot of support. You know what I mean? Long story short, I wanted a cute sports bra that would last 26.2 miles, so searched high and low and found this one, which I frickin’ love. I highly recommend it for long distance running and other endurance sports!
• New Balance NB Heat Fleece Running Tights: I love these too. These tights are a bit thicker than your regular running tights and lined with fleece, so they are really warm, but not insanely hot or so thick you can’t move in them.
• New Balance Women’s Endurance Touch Glove: Great gloves. They have touch pads on the pointer fingers, so you can easily use your smartphone during your run.
• Bombas Socks: Best socks ever. They seriously rock for long runs. They’re cozy, comfy, and keep my feet nice and happy for hours and hours. Full review here.
• Brooks Glycerin 12: The second I put these sneakers on my feet, I knew they were something special. They just felt different than other running shoes I’ve owned. Full review on CNC coming soon!

Question of the Day

Winter runners: What’s your favorite piece of winter running gear?

Running friends: What piece of gear do you NEED to have with you when you run?