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• Sports Bra–<\/strong>For women, a good quality sports bra is a must.  Keeping yourself supported and comfortable for the longer mile runs is extremely important.  Many brands offer great products, but checking with your favorite department store is a good place to start.  Some popular sports apparel brands like Lululemon, Nike, Adidas, and Fabletics all have an array of styles and support levels for any body type.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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  • Deodorant–<\/strong> The main goal and purpose of deodorant is to help with body odor and underarm sweat, but it can also be a valuable tool for chafing.  Anytime you run extra miles, especially in the warmer summer months, you risk chafing in areas of the body that run together.  Simply rubbing deodorant over those spots can help reduce uncomfortable chafing.  Another option is a product called BodyGlide that produces a similar effect.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    • Armband–<\/strong>An armband is a great place to store your phone, key, gym card or ID while you’re running.  There are many different options and sizes available depending on how many things you need to store while running.  Many running stores or larger box stores carry a variety of armbands.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      • Pants or Shorts–<\/strong>In warmer summer months you may find it more comfortable to wear shorts or crop leggings.  There are ranges of shorts from compression and form fitted to loosely fitted, and it depends on comfort level.  Some people prefer full compression while running and others are bothered by tightly fitted clothing.  Regardless, you should find a nice dri-fit fabric that wicks away sweat and water to keep you cool.  In colder, winter months a full length legging for men or women will help keep body heat warm when the outdoors is frigid, windy and rainy.  For women, finding a legging that has pockets can come in handy for extra storage.  For men, there are many styles of lightweight leggings that can be worn under running shorts to help keep the legs warm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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        • Socks–<\/strong>A lightweight, comfortable pair of socks is best.  Many athletic companies such as NIke, Puma and Adidas have great options designed to support the foot and stay in place during exercise.  If you struggle with foot pain during any of your workout or fitness programs, you\u2019ll want to invest in compression socks to help support the foot when running.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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          • Shoes–<\/strong>A good pair of running shoes is extremely important in supporting your foot.  Jenn Ryan states, \u201cIt\u2019s more expensive to pay for physical therapy for your injuries than to invest in a good pair of shoes\u201d.  No name brand is the \u201cbest\u201d brand for running, Jenn says.  The best recommendation she gives is to find a running store near you where you can try a few different pairs, test them and choose the best fit for your foot, gait and arch type.  If you can\u2019t make it to a store, many stores have online tools to help you determine your best shoe type.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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            • Fitness Tracker–<\/strong>This is a must have! Fitness trackers are  not only helpful for running but for many aspects of your weight loss program.  Fitness trackers in smart watches have become incredibly popular and there are many brands on the market, including Apple<\/a>, Garmin<\/a>, or Fitbit<\/a>.  They can also track steps, monitor heart rate and send you alerts and notifications should you choose-which are all helpful along your weight loss journey.  Some of these items also contain GPS for running, so definitely do some research to find the best fit for your needs. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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              • Other accessories–<\/strong>There are some accessories that you might find helpful through your running weight loss journey, especially if you tend to be a bit more injury-prone.  Calf sleeves or compression socks can help with a range of issues, such as ankle injuries, knee pain, shin splints or calf strain.  Another item that can be extremely versatile in helping with soreness or injury is kinesiology tape.  The tape can help anywhere and be used in a multitude of ways to help.  You can check out YouTube<\/a> for tips on how to use the tape for your specific injury or need. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                These items and accessories are all great for running, but not ALL items are necessary for running and weight loss.  It may take some time of hitting the pavement to test things for yourself and find what works best for you.  No matter what you use, be proud of yourself and this weight loss journey.  You are amazing and can reach your goals!  Be sure to visit our website at SureFiz.com<\/a> regularly for more diet tips, workout plans and helpful resources.    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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