Top 5 Tools for Running

Sometimes you need to relax and get rid of negative emotions. So maybe you decide to watch a movie, or exercise. If you prefer training, running is the absolute best. To make jogging more beneficial, use these tools.

Earphones for Running

An international team of physiologists staged an experiment. With 30 athletes who regularly exercised, they investigated the relationship between listening to music during exercise and improved performance.

 

They found that athletes whose pace of training at a heart rate of 125 beats per minute had 15% higher endurance scores than those who trained in silence.

 

Many of runners prefer to train in silence. The rest need earphones for music. The best choice would be wireless Bluetooth earphones, which gets rid of the annoying wires.

 

There are classic models on the market that fit over your head and cover your ears completely, smaller models with ear buds and a wire in between, and separate earbuds. It’s best if the models are waterproof. This will keep them from breaking when you run in the rain or sweat from an intense workout.

Wrist Phone Cases

The best tool for those who take their phone with them on a run and listen to music is an arm phone case. It’s really best not to hold your phone in your hand, as it can affect the technique.  A phone case also offers protection from dirt and rain.

 

The smartphone is placed in the pocket of the case with a transparent window, and the velcro fastens the case to the hand. The case is attached to the shoulder. That is where it fits best.

Running Belts or Bags

Most runners take their house keys and phone with them outdoors. A jogging bag is necessary if you wear fitness gear without any pockets.

 

Belt bags for runners vary in size, but they are all small and flat. So, they don’t create extra weight, don’t interfere with movement and fit as snugly on the body as possible.

 

The simplest models consist of a single pocket, small on the face of it, but really roomy. They will fit both keys and your phone. More functional models allow you to put more things into the bag. The next option is a bag that allows you to put a bottle of water.

Heart Rate Sensor

This device monitors the heart rhythm of the athlete. It is worn on the chest and reads the heart rate by means of impulses. For many workouts it is very important to keep the heart rate in a certain zone, so for this purpose, this tool is great.

 

Heart rate monitoring is necessary, even for beginners, because it will make training more effective. Such a gadget is also suitable for high-intensity workouts.

Training Mask

It is a sports gadget that restricts the flow of oxygen during exercise. Such hypoxic training is useful for improving endurance as well as improving the muscles of the respiratory system.

 

The device is a mask with valves for inhalation and exhalation with adjustable resistance. In addition to training the breathing muscles, it allows you to learn how to breathe correctly during exercise.

46 Things All Runners Understand

“Running is a road to self-awareness and reliance-you can push yourself to extremes and learn the harsh reality of your physical and mental limitations or coast quietly down a solitary path watching the earth spin beneath your feet.” Doris Brown Heritage

1. People tell you running isn’t a sport…

2. But you just know it’s a different type of sport for a certain type of person.

3. But you know it’s the most mentally challenging sport there is.

4. While it’s a competition against others…

5. Because it would be nice to win every time.

6. It’s more you vs. yourself.

7. You just want to constantly improve and get better. 

8. Self-discipline is the key to success.

9. Sometimes you gotta be your own coach.

10. It comes bearing a lot of sacrifices.

11. Like not going out before race day.

12. You hate your alarm clock in the morning…

13. You think how you wish you could just sleep a bit longer.

14. But you know the only worse feeling than a morning run is missing it.

15. The first thing people say to you is, “I could never…”

16. You know with that mindset, they are right.

17. But you know anyone can be a runner if they wanted to.

18. It’s a sport anyone can pick up.

19. It becomes one of your most healthy addictions.

20. You’re running partner is one of the most important people in your life.

21. You don’t wanna let yourself down but more than that, you don’t want to let them down either.

22. It’s a community unlike any you’ve ever known.

23. Everyone, no matter how different you may be, has one thing in common on race day.

24. Race day is both exciting a nerve-racking.

25. The day is finally here and all you are thinking is “did I train enough for this?”

26. For those few hours, nothing matters more than the task at hand.

27. And no matter what is going on in your life, problems go away the moment you start. You get lost in your own world.

28. Your playlist is key.

29. Because when you hit that tough hill and a great song comes on you know you can do it.

30. There are miles where you’d like to just give up…

31. But you don’t.

32. But the voice in your head says, “you didn’t come this far to quit.”

33. You really appreciate people cheering.

34. And you may not know those people but they are helping you. Especially at the end.

35. Runner’s high is a real thing…

36. Those moments you just feel invincible.

37. But there are moments you hate running…

38. Thoughts of why did I do this, occurs in your mind more than once.

39. Although, there is no better feeling than PRing…

40. That moment you know you did better than the last time is the greatest feeling.

41. And crossing that finish line…

42. Is the best feeling ever.

43. Because you know there’s a medal there.

44. Medals are everything.

45. And when it’s over you realize how much you love this sport.

46. You finish and you think, “that wasn’t so bad.”

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