Run better in 2015

MANILA, Philippines - With dozens of running events scheduled for the year, ranging from 5-Ks to full marathons, sprint triathlons to ultra marathons, this year will be a great time to be a serious runner.

While equipment won’t win the races for you, a few key products will surely help you run safer, harder, and farther than ever before. Here’s a short list of our favorite running gear to hit the ground running!

 For the evening and early morning runner, staying visible is key to keeping you safe on public roads. The Equipe Dry Fit top  (P599) is comfortable, highly visible, and affordable, too.

Don’t forget the headwear! We recommend the Halo Sports Visor (P995) to keep sweat away from your eyes and give them some relief under glaring sunlight.

For long endurance runs on the road or trail, it’s important to be self-sufficient. Bring your fluids with you using the 16oz. Fitletic Hydration Belt (P1,900). If you tend to need a little extra sodium on your runs, SaltStick capsules (P599/bottle of 30) are a handy solution. For entertainment and connectivity, slip your mobile phone into the Yurbuds armband (P1,200) to keep sweat away while staying in the loop. On hot days, slip on a pair of N-Rit Tube 9 Coolet Sleeves (P465); these retain moisture better than bare skin.

The days of just piling on the miles are long gone. Run smarter with the Garmin Fenix 2 Multisport Watch (P22,900), which lets you train in specific pace and HR zones and track your progress online.

For fast-paced tempo and interval sessions, it’s hard to beat the performance of the Brooks Pure Cadence 4 (P5,995). Pair these with Runnr Elite socks (P195) and your feet will love you forever.  Bring some Gu Energy Gel (P75) with you for longer sessions so you’ll always be fuelled.

Need a little boost? The CW-X Stabilyx Compression Tights (P4,995) have been proven to help boost blood flow to working muscles and hastens recovery. Plus, you look badass.

Runnr outlets are located at  Bonifacio High Street, TriNoma Alabang Town Center and Ayala Center Cebu. You can also check out the Runnr corners in Toby’s outlets in these branches: Shangri-La Mall and SM Mall of Asia.