Needless to say, you gotta be prepared.
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Meaghan Praznik is the head of communications at hiking app AllTrails.
Its a gear-intensive sport, she says.
The list of must-haves could honestly be never-ending.
Still, there are some pieces of running gear that stand out from the pack.
A holy grail sports bra
As an athlete, Praznik has tested alotof sports bras.
Meaghan Praznik is the head of communications at hiking app AllTrails.
Its super breathablethe fabric is just like butter.
There is no chafing, its thin yet supportive, Praznik says.
The pockets dont hurt, either.
All are bonded and seam-cut, so theres no chafing or discomfort.
Its hands-down the best sports bra Ive come across ever.
Brooks, Drive 3 Pocket Run Bra $50.00
Available sizes: 30A/B-40D/E
Colors:11
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The super high slit doesnt constrict my movement at all.
And you might either keep them more high waisted or roll them downboth just fit really, really well.
Nike, AeroSwift Running Shorts $70.00
Available sizes:XS-XL
Colors: 3
3.
Meaghan Praznik is the head of communications at hiking app AllTrails.
I do not own a shoetrail or roadthat is more comfortable than these.
Theyre amazing, she says.
The one feature Praznik loves, though, is the laces garage, which come in most Salomon shoes.
AllTrails, AllTrails+ $36.00
Subscriptions available at $3/mo or $36/yr.
Plenty of snacks
Ask any endurance athletediet can make or break a run performance.
I love theSupergoopsunscreens and attempt to use sunscreen with zinc, she says.
As a swimmer, she tends to stick withreef-safe mineral sunscreens, which are safer for sea critters.
Supergoop!, Zincscreen SPF 40 $44.00
7.
Well-fitting sunglasses
Praznik also swears bySmithsprotective eyewear for running and cycling.
I love the entire Smith line.
Smith, Resolve Running Sunglasses $189.00
Colors:7
8.
I actually showed up to a race and forgot my anti-chafe stick that I was using.
My friend with us and she dug into her diaper bag and was like, Trust me.
This is what Ive been using for diaper rash,' she says.
Both the baby and I walked away totally unscathed that day.
Vermont’s Original, Bag Balm $10.00
9.
Whoop
Like any stereotypical triathlete, we love data.
And I love wearing aWhoopand all the data it gives me!
Sleep, recovery, her menstrual cycle, biometricsPraznik can track everything using the Whoop wearable.
Whoop, Whoop 4.0
Subscriptions start at $30/mo.
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