Running gear: We love it. I know I sure do. Neon colors, super wicking, thumbholes, insulated, reflective. These are all words used to describe some of my favorite things. But running gear isn’t just for running anymore. Can you think of things you bought for running that you ended up using for much more?
Waist Belt: My trusty waist belt is great for storing gels, phone, whatever on the run but did you know it’s also an amusement park must-have? When my kids hit up Six Flags, I got eye rolls at first when I offered up my Spibelt as a cell phone/money storage place. But now? Their friends all ask to borrow one. Mmm hmm. Mama knows best. Always. I make sure to pack my waist belt when I travel. The double pocket model from SLS3 came in so handy when I raced in Europe. I kept my hotel key card and Euros in one pocket and running gels in the other.
Running Skirts. I hate to say it but I don’t wear mine for running as much as I wear them as pool cover ups. I constantly wear running skirts to the pool….and the grocery store….library…wherever I drive the mom taxi.
Garmin. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with all of my Garmins throughout the years. Sometimes they’d mysteriously turn off during races, some would stop holding a charge, some I never could quite figure out completely. Until the Inquisitor, that is. The 920XT I bought when I trained for my first triathlon. That sucker would do everything just short of cooking me breakfast. Oh how I loved it. Except it was…um….ugly. There, I said it U-G-L-Y. I feel bad for being so superficial but I runfess it was hard to see the cool white ones. Fast forward to now. Recently the Caveman had been jonesing for a Garmin of his own. Don’t ask why cuz I don’t know. He doesn’t run. But you know what? The Caveman is preposterously difficult to buy for so I bought him one for his birthday. And then? I thought I was hearing things when he said “Why don’t you get that one you like for yourself?” You know I didn’t need to be told twice. This baby is so sweet it’s really the only watch I wear anymore. Yeah running stuff is the coolest.
Insulated handheld water bottle. Sure I run with one all the time. But I also travel with one. It’s awesome on airplanes and in foreign cities. When it’s steamy out I’ll add a Nuun tablet too.
What pieces of running gear do double and triple duty for you?
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Gramins do just about everything now! And I use my insulated water bottles alot too. I still have never tried a running skirt but I would probably use it as a pool or beach cover up as well!
I’m not a running skirt girl but maybe I will be after reading your post! I never considered getting one just to mom in, but that’s a great idea. Especially considering I wear running clothes all the time. Thanks for the tip!
My running skirts definitely do double duty!! I also need a new Garmin- the new ones look so nice!! Maybe when my Fitbit breaks ..
My running skirt made an appearance at last Friday’s kayak krawl. I don’t usually wear my running gear for anything but fitness activities.
I have a few running belts so I use them when I need to go shopping but don’t want to carry a purse!
I’ve worn running skirts to run errands during the summer but since my last birthday I am re-evaluating whether or not they might be a little too short to wear for anything other than running..haha (yes, I have compression shorts under mine too, but still I worry).
I’ve also wore my running belt to the amusement parks!
I love my running skirts! You know I have them on at the golf course too! Sometimes I just like to flit around in them as well, kind of girlie 🙂 It will be interesting to see how my NEW work wardrobe will shake out !
Love the story behind your waist belt, haha! Mam’s DO know best!
I wear my Garmin ALL THE TIME…. I love it so much! (I have the Forerunner 235 in ice-clue/teal, but the white Fenix is very nice!!
We all know that I wear my compression socks for more than just running!
Oh… running skirts don’t really work for me to run in, I’ve never thought about them as a coverup… hmmm
I have really come to love my Garmin Fenix too but it is big and I don’t care. 🙂
I’m pretty much living in running skirts this summer! Hiking, dogwalking, running, strength training, you name it, I do it in a skirt. 🙂
I wear my Garmin all the time! And I use my Roo Sport Pouch during the day to hold my phone. I work at home and I’m always leaving my phone on my desk while I run upstairs to switch laundry or go to the mailbox. That is, of course, when someone calls so with this, I can keep my phone on me all the time.
Your garmin is a beauty 🙂
I use the running belt at amusement parks too – so convenient!
Running errands in running clothes is the most comfy!
Running skirts and my fitness watches are pretty much a staple! Wear/use them all the time! I’ve even worn my longer running skirts out with a pair of cute sandals and a festive top!
On weekends I lazily live in running clothes, but I do use my CamelBak for long walks and hikes too.