Best piece of running kit you own and why?

rom · 16-10-2014 12:55am #1

For me:

1- Billabong Seat Cover. Means I can put it on the car seat and there is no sweat on the seat. Also if I get into the car later then the seat is not wet underneath as waterproof covers tend to build of condensation from the seat due to the heat from your body. Its cheap and keeps the car clean and goes on in 2 seconds.

2- proper cycling arm warmers that I run with in the winter.It is the only thing extra I have to my summer running clothes.

3- Skin colored kinesiology tape. Perfect for the nipples and it never comes off. Cut in to squares a 3 euro roll lasts like 6 months. Also great for an area that has had chaffing to let it heal so you can still run.

ger664 · 17-10-2014 12:58am

My cloth swimming hat, keeps my head dry in the rain sure isn't that what swimming hats are supposed to do !!

kit3 · 17-10-2014 10:28am

I got a simple watch in Aldi for €7 and can't believe it's still going strong 4 years later. Just basic but does the job.

Izoard · 17-10-2014 11:09am

Vaseline and nipple plasters...

rom · 17-10-2014 12:13pm

Izoard wrote: »

Vaseline and nipple plasters...

You have to try
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/1-Roll-Kinesiology-Muscle-Care-Tape-Sports-Taping-Method-Skin-Color-SP138-DE-/221572864639?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Exercise_Fitness_Fitness_Accessories_ET&hash=item3396c59a7f

Izoard · 17-10-2014 1:31pm

rom wrote: »

You have to try
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/1-Roll-Kinesiology-Muscle-Care-Tape-Sports-Taping-Method-Skin-Color-SP138-DE-/221572864639?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Exercise_Fitness_Fitness_Accessories_ET&hash=item3396c59a7f

Slight overkill for nipple protection, or it delivers other benefits in that area?:)

rom · 17-10-2014 1:39pm

Izoard wrote: »

Slight overkill for nipple protection, or it delivers other benefits in that area?:)

au contraire Rodney, I suggest cutting it down the centre and into small squares. It will last you about 6 months then and much cheaper than plasters.

pointer28 · 18-10-2014 11:36am

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micropore-3m-Surgical-Tape/dp/B004U9MLV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413628348&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+micropore+surgical+tape

Microporous surgical tape, you'll get it in most pharmacies, 3M is the fancy branded stuff, Boots etc will have their own cheaper own brand stuff.

Cheap as chips and perfect for protection against nipple chafing. Basically a really light paper tape, like masking tape only lighter. Once you wet it in the shower it also comes off really easy, but have never once had it come off on a run, in any conditions.

seamus · 18-10-2014 11:59am

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/endura-frontline-base-layer/rp-prod18116

Actually bought it for cycling about 5 years ago, but it's part of my running kit now. I've no idea how they made it, but it keeps you warm in the cold and cool in the warm. On negative degree days, all I need is this and a technical tee, and I'm toasty warm.

On an in-betweeny day (like today), where you don't know whether it's going to be hot or cold, it doesn't actually matter, I never overheat with this on.

Also very flattering for jelly-like people like me.

menoscemo · 18-10-2014 12:05pm

pointer28 wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micropore-3m-Surgical-Tape/dp/B004U9MLV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413628348&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+micropore+surgical+tape

Microporous surgical tape, you'll get it in most pharmacies, 3M is the fancy branded stuff, Boots etc will have their own cheaper own brand stuff.

Cheap as chips and perfect for protection against nipple chafing. Basically a really light paper tape, like masking tape only lighter. Once you wet it in the shower it also comes off really easy, but have never once had it come off on a run, in any conditions.

Yes, I use this. Great piece of kit. No more need for vaseline or bodyglide. I have also used it on my feet in places where I am prone to blisters and it also works there.

Finnt · 18-10-2014 4:40pm

I've 2 buff hat/neckwarmer things, great job!

shane1981 · 18-10-2014 8:09pm

Ultimate Performance Skin Shield. Tried all kinds of surgical and builders tapes on the nips, bodyglide,vaseline...then tried this roll on stuff from Elverys a few months back and works a treat.

Slogger Jogger · 18-10-2014 9:31pm

An inov-8 lightweight jacket that was this years IMRA LL prize. Functional and almost weightless. It can roll up really small you would hardly notice you were carrying it.

SamforMayo · 18-10-2014 9:48pm

Those head band type things that just cover your ears. I hate wearing a hat while running in winter but get ear ache if the ears are nt covered. Got one at the Athlone 3/4 marathon last year and love it!

20-10-2014 9:21pm

garmin 305. still going strong. great except for the time it can take to acquire satellites. it's almost retro now with the old school computer on your hand look

rom · 20-10-2014 11:41pm

glasso wrote: »

garmin 305. still going strong. great except for the time it can take to acquire satellites. it's almost retro now with the old school computer on your hand look

Don't ever upgrade. I had the 610 and 620 since and I hate both. Fast to lock on and downhill from there. Interval training and gps accuracy are dreadful in comparison.

Ruu · 23-10-2014 2:17pm

Anything from Headsweats. Love the skull caps, even wear them in brutal winter weather and they are great. Nice and snug.

http://www.headsweats.com/skullcap/

Cabaal · 01-11-2014 11:32pm

rom wrote: »

You have to try
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/1-Roll-Kinesiology-Muscle-Care-Tape-Sports-Taping-Method-Skin-Color-SP138-DE-/221572864639?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Exercise_Fitness_Fitness_Accessories_ET&hash=item3396c59a7f

Thanks for link, gona try this

Been using vaseline the past two years, prior to that I used few different things like plasters and nip guards.... None work great I find

rom · 05-11-2014 10:40am

Cabaal wrote: »

Thanks for link, gona try this

Been using vaseline the past two years, prior to that I used few different things like plasters and nip guards.... None work great I find

let me know how you find it. Get the skin color one as the other color ones will show through your top.

woody1 · 05-11-2014 11:54am

north face flight series baselayer, got as a present years ago
really light, really warm , can pack up small enough to jam into a pocket if its too warm for it,

BeepBeep67 · 05-11-2014 1:14pm

Never had to use it (thankfully), but I don't leave the house without my Road ID

Hani Kosti · 05-11-2014 11:02pm

Garmin 910
Good fitting running bra :-D
Merino top for winter months
Buffs

This Fat Girl Runs · 06-11-2014 10:57pm

I don't have a lot of running gear, but I do love my foam roller, and my headband that keeps my ears warm in winter. Also, my arm pocket, saves me having to bring a bag to any races.

Best piece of running kit you own and why?

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