{"id":2466268,"date":"2018-09-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/uncategorized\/marathon-distance-running-gear\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T12:57:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T18:57:20","slug":"marathon-distance-running-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/run\/marathon-distance-running-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear to Make Running Long Miles More Comfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s marathon season<\/a> again, which means long training sessions and races after a lazy summer of gin and tonics and barbecues. But have no fear! The right setup can make running\u2014and recovery\u2014a lot less painful.<\/p>\n

Shoes<\/h2>\n
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(Sarah Jackson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hoka Stinson ATR 4 ($130)<\/h3>\n

Hoka\u2019s Stinson ATR 4<\/a>\u00a0is the\u00a0trail shoe I wear when I want to go easy on my feet. With a beefy 39-millimeter stack height at the heel, it feels like a monster-truck tire, absorbing much of the impact when I'm cranking out miles. I\u2019ve also found it reduces my recovery time. The Challenger ATR\u2019s road counterpart, the Clifton<\/a> ($130), is just as good at taking the sting out of pavement.<\/p>\n

Buy Now: Stinson ATR<\/a>\u00a0 Buy Now: Clifton<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shorts<\/h2>\n
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(Sarah Jackson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saxx\u00a0Kinetic Run Shorts ($45)<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s tough to overstate the support quality and chafe-fighting prowess of the Saxx Kinetic Run Shorts<\/a>. Both are due to Saxx\u2019s distinctive pouch, which cradles my man bits safely away from the insides of my thighs. I ran a 50K in a pair and had precisely zero chafing, despite not using any fancy lubricating creams.<\/p>\n

Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Socks<\/h2>\n
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(Sarah Jackson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fits Light Runner No Show Socks ($17)<\/h3>\n

The cushiest, best-fitting shoes in the world won\u2019t do you much good if you\u2019re hobbled by blisters. Fits Light Runner No Show Socks<\/a> are made of moisture-wicking merino wool and feature deep heel pockets that keep\u00a0them locked in place, making them the best tools for blister mitigation I\u2019ve ever tested.<\/p>\n

Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Skin Care<\/h2>\n
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(Sarah Jackson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bodyglide Balm ($5)<\/h3>\n

There are a ton of anti-chafe options out there, but here I\u2019m giving the nod to Bodyglide Balm<\/a>\u00a0because of its incredible value. I purchased a $15, 2.5-ounce stick of this stuff five years ago, and it\u2019s still helping fend off nipple and undercarriage damage with its mix of triglycerines and waxes.<\/p>\n

Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fuel<\/h2>\n
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(Sarah Jackson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Skratch Labs Sports Hydration Mix ($20)<\/h3>\n

I have a pretty weak stomach, so I can\u2019t gobble all kinds of gels while hammering singletrack. Hence\u00a0I turn to Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Mix<\/a>. The gluten- and dairy-free powders have never upset my stomach but deliver enough electrolytes to fight off cramps and dehydration. I also appreciate that the taste isn\u2019t sickly sweet. (That said, when I\u2019m trying to keep my calorie intake up, nothing quite beats the salty-sweet mix of a good old PB&J. There\u2019s a reason races stock them at aid stations.)<\/p>\n

Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Watch<\/h2>\n
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(Sarah Jackson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Suunto\u00a09 ($599)<\/h3>\n

Yes, the Suunto 9<\/a>\u00a0is damned expensive, and no, you don\u2019t need a fancy GPS to be a distance runner. But\u00a0after running with it for over a month now, I have to say it\u2019s the most user-friendly watch out there. I didn\u2019t have to consult a manual to figure out how to operate\u00a0it. And thanks to its 120-hour battery life, it was the first GPS watch I didn\u2019t worry would die on me.<\/p>\n

Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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