Accessories Pictures!

Hey everyone! Finally had some time to post some pictures: Here are ones of the accessories I use when run :) Hope you enjoy and get some ideas!

Running Belt

So This is the running belt that I use now~ I love it! There are two small pockets, one of the front and the other on the back! The water bottles are GREAT to have as well. I like that there are 4 of them and the weight is distributed evenly

I pod, Ipod holder and head phones

I love having my ipod with me :) It's a great way to just Zone out and get lost in the music and your work out. You were hear Pros and Cons to running with head phones. Do what is best for you :)!

Nike Plus

This is Awesome! The piece on your right (the orange piece) fits into the bottom of your nike Shoe and the white piece goes in to you IPOD or I phone. It then tracks the amount of miles you run. It's fantastic. You have to callibrate it but I do find it to be very accurate! Don't have a Nike shoe? Thats okay they have little holders for them that you can tie on to your shoe lace. My aunt uses one and I think it works just fine. They make all sorts of different kinds, find one that works the best for you!

my band to keep my little ears warm

I just got this and am really excited to start using it! If you Ski or do other things in the cold weather I am sure you have one. I hate when running the cold and I am even more miserable when my hears are cold!

Running Clothes

Don't spend a lot money on clothes unless you are sure you are going to stick with this, but when you do I PROMISE it's worth the investment to spend a little money on clothes. I love the Nike Dry fit corps. I do crops because I am so short and cant find dry fit pants that are short.

Sport Bra

Yup.. unfortunetly if you are a female you need it.. and this I would spend the money on! TRUST me! you really really don't want a sports bra thats not going to give you good support and be comfortable

SHOES

Okay.. here is the skinny with shoes... You really need a good pair, especially if you are going to be running long distance. I recommend getting fit! In Spokane I got to Runner Sole. They spend time with you and looking at your feet, the way you stand and so on to help determine a good shoes for you. Southern Oregon has a place too... Rogue Valley Runners. It's in Ashland right on the boulevard. Most towns have a place like this.  Be ready to spend money on the shoes. It does take a chunk of change to have a good pair of shoes. I do think it's a good investment. When you are ready!

Socks

For the most part when it comes to socks any will do... however if you are running a long run then make sure you have a good pair. Mine are Dry fit (the don't have to be) but I do recommend they come up over the back of the heel. You will be sorry if you don't. Blisters SUCK!

Watch

I love my watch! My parents got if for me last year. Because I am a big fan of the Run/ Walk method I use it to keep track of that. Most athletic watches have it so you can keep track of the time it takes for each mile. You can find a fairly inexpensive one that will work just fine or you could spend $100's...

Another running pack

This was the running pack I started with I got this one at REI. It is GREAT as well... This one has a larger water bottle and pocket.  When it comes to packs it's just what works for you! Remember to try them on before you leave the store

GUS

We will go into this later... however I use these on long runs... after you have been running a long time you body starts running out of fuel. This helps replenish all the stuff you need to keep going!

Hat/Sun Glasses

So when I ran the Portland Marathon it poured down rain and this hat saved me!! The water stayed out of my eyes and that made the run really enjoyable! I will use the sun glasses when running it the sun :)

Hope this gives everyone some ideas on things that might be good for you while exercising! Please don't hesitate to add anything else that you may use :)