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The best marathon training gear to help you reach your running goals
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items A selection of running gadgets and kit that have helped me run 5 marathons.
A must for your long runs if you don't want to carry a bottle - which can be a bit of a pain. This got me through 4 marathon training seasons and I would highly recommend. Remember to squeeze the air out once you've added your drink so it doesn't s...
Hydration Running Vests & Backpacks - CamelBak
I love these trainers for running. Running trainers are a personal choice, for me - Nike have never let me down. Be sure to get your gait analysed if your feeling pain after a run to make sur e you have the correct fit.
Nike Flyknit
Why run in black when you can wear colour! I have soooo many pairs of these leggings, shorts, T-shirts, hoodies! Once you start with Tikiboo you're quickly drawn into their many many beautiful designs. They add colour and happiness to every run! Add...
Tikiboo: Funky Gym Wear, Running Gear, Fitness Clothing ...
A fitness watch is a must for any running enthusiast nowadays and my Garmin has never let me down. Track your progress using the online trackers and link to your Strava account for additional features - after all - if it's not on Strava it didn't ha...
GPS Running Watches For Everyone
I have a couple of brilliant running jackets from Ron Hill. The ones o ahve fold up into theme selves and can clip onto your running belt. Ideal for those spring/autumn uk seasons when the weather just doesn't know what it's doing. These jackets a...
Women's Running Jackets
I always buy my running socks from Nike. I have the trainer socks and the knee high compression ones. All are amazing but I particularly love the anti blister trainer socks for long training runs and race days!
Women's Running Socks
Sometimes you just need some music or a podcast in your ear to pass the time. Invest in a good pair of headphones and you will soon be hitting your pb's
Wireless Bluetooth Headphones & Earbuds for Any Lifestyle
Absolutely essential for long distance running. Just big enough to keep your phone, small amount of cash and keys for your car - maybe even a small snack or two. I've ran all my marathons wearing my flip belt!
FlipBelt.com: Running Belts - Phone Holders for Running
If you're doing any running you need some good structural support for your ladies! The best I've used is the shock absorber. Super comfortable but supportive this is my go-to bra!
Shock Absorber
If you’re training for a marathon you need to run in all weathers and stick to your training plan. For me fitting running around work and children meant investing in a treadmill for those days when I couldn’t get outside. The NordicTrack is amazing ...
Incline Treadmills
If you’ve ever done any running over 5k you will understand what I mean when I say ‘chafing’!! For long distance it is essential to lube up areas at risk of chafing such as under the bra. Body glide is by far the best for this!
Anti Chafing & Blister Prevention Products - Body Glide®
After a long run, it's really important to massage and loosen up those muscles to help them recover and repair before your next run. A massage gun is a really good tool for this and a brilliant investment.
MuscleGun UK | Muscle Massage Gun | Muscle Gun Carbon
Absololutely a must have for your post race recovery. These are amazing. Super comfortable and they come in lots of different colours, (the pink is my fave!). You will thank me when you take your trainers off and slide these beauties on after your...
ORA Recovery Slide 3 Sandal
Learn to use Running gels properly! For long runs especially, it's difficult to eat solid food without getting tummy ache . Your body will want carbs and fast. These gels are perfect and provide the right amount of salts and sugars alongside drinkin...
Everything you Need to Know about Energy Gels