80: Running Gear: What's Overhyped or Worth the Price?

Tread Lightly Podcast

First, we answer a listener’s question about breathing issues during runs. Then, we dive into a whole episode based on requests from listeners: what running gear is overhyped, and what gear is actually worth the cost?

Discussion points include:

• Do you need a Garmin or other running watch?
• Do you need a chest strap heart rate monitor?
• Are foot pods worth the cost?
• Are sweat trackers useful or overrated?
• Are Whoop or Oura rings useful?
• Should you purchase compression boots?
• Are massage guns worth the cost?
• Do you need carbon-plated running shoes?
• Are EMS suits worth the investment?
• The one piece of gear we think most runners should have
• Our headphone recommendations for running
• Why sunglasses are a must-have piece of running gear

Further resources:

Sweat calculator: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/hydration/

Sodium calculator: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/sodium/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-sunglasses-for-running/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/ultimate-guide-to-running-hydration/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/carbon-plated-running-shoes/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/polar-vs-garmin/

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