80: Running Gear: What's Overhyped or Worth the Price?
Description
First, we answer a listener’s question about breathing issues during runs. Then, we dive into a whole episode based on requests from listeners: what running gear is overhyped, and what gear is actually worth the cost?
Discussion points include:
- Do you need a Garmin or other running watch?
- Do you need a chest strap heart rate monitor?
- Are foot pods worth the cost?
- Are sweat trackers useful or overrated?
- Are Whoop or Oura rings useful?
- Should you purchase compression boots?
- Are massage guns worth the cost?
- Do you need carbon-plated running shoes?
- Are EMS suits worth the investment?
- The one piece of gear we think most runners should have
- Our headphone recommendations for running
- Why sunglasses are a must-have piece of running gear
Further resources:
Sweat calculator: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/hydration/
Sodium calculator: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/sodium/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-sunglasses-for-running/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/ultimate-guide-to-running-hydration/
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/carbon-plated-running-shoes/
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/polar-vs-garmin/
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