I wanted to write about this because it took me a long time to get it dialed in. The best shirt for me turned out to be the one that was given to me by the LARR. I found that running in tank tops was a recipe for chafing. I also found that full compression socks were too compressive but that calf sleeves were just right. I found that wearing two bras was better than one, but I had to put a massive amount of chamois butter underneath.
The folding hat is amazing when you start out your run in the dark and it gets light later on in the day. Not pictured here is a neck gaiter, which I had left over from the Color Run. The sun sleeves I wore were leftover from my cycling days, but you can find something similar listed below. I think the non-slip grip in the sleeves and in the skort is really key to keeping things in place. The skort never rode up and the sleeves never fell down.
I learned that I had to wear only one headphone at a time and leave the other one charging, to have the batteries last until the end of the race. I learned that my phone wouldn't last 20 miles without the fuel rods. I learned the Feetures ultra-light gave me a blister, but the light was perfect. I put chamois butter all over my feet, in my panty line, armpits, bra line, and inner thighs. I learned that I need to put sunscreen on the tops of my hands. Marathon training aged my skin on my face, neck and hands.
I LOVE the Crowned Athletics Skorts. Seriously, it's one of the biggest game changers in my whole marathon training. The Powerful Hermana sports bra kept riding up, and the band was too compressive. I would have to take it off mid-run because it left me feeling like I was gasping for breath. But for some reason, the Changed Fate sports bra was tight and loose enough to stay put, let me breathe, and not chafe.
$68 Crowned Athletics Changed Fate Princess Sports Bra
$18.93 Sparkle Athletic Rainbow Calf Sleeves
(from Poshmark)
$9.99 ELLEWIN Unisex Baseball Cap UPF 50 Unstructured Hat with Foldable Long Large Bill
https://www.amazon.com/ELLEWIN-Baseball-Portable-Research-Foldable/dp/B01JI0XLZS
https://www.amazon.com/ELLEWIN-Baseball-Portable-Research-Foldable/dp/B01JI0XLZS
$8.99 beister UV & Sun Protection Arm Sleeves for Men & Women, UPF 50+, Cooling Sport Compression Arm Sleeves
$31.74 INOXTO Hydration Vest Backpack,Lightweight Water Running Vest Pack with 1.5L Water Bladder Bag Daypack for Hiking Trail Running Cycling Race Marathon for Women Men
$59.99 due to lightning deal. True Bone Conduction Headphones, Open Ear Earbuds with Ear Hooks, Up to 60 Hours Playtime with Charging Case, Bluetooth 5.3, IP68 Waterproof, for Running, Yoga, Gym, Sports
$39.99 for two. FuelRod USB-C Portable Charger...
$25 Goodr sunglasses
Did not wear on race day, but these were essential to training
$19.89 Energizer LED Headlamp PRO...
$11.95 SWEETFULL Portable Clip on Fan -...
$11.37 esonstyle Pack of 6 LED Light Up Band Slap Bracelets Night Safety Wrist Band for Cycling Walking Running Concert Camping Outdoor Sports
$25.17 Running Vest for Women Reflective Running Lights Vest for Night Runners, Running Light Gear Safety Reflective Vest for Men size XL
$39.37 Amphipod Hydraform Ergo-Lite Ultra 20 oz. Handheld Water Bottle, BPA-Free Hydration/Fuel Bottle, Endurance Runners & Walking
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