Just an ongoing list of my current kit and any comments on it…
Gadgets
- Garmin Forerunner 310XT
- Upgraded from the 205 to a 305 initially, but then ‘conveniently’ lost the 305, so got the new model with waterproofing and more battery, ideal for MDS. Very nice and useful gadget especially with the Garmin Connect website. Not sure how I’d run without this now. It appeals to the gadget freak in me as well as the stat freak. The ultimate in tracking your runs and rides. I’d recommend this to anyone.
- iPhone 3GS
- When I go out solo, I absolutely love running with music. Just makes the whole outing idyllic. Not riding though, likely to crushed by a truck.
- After the washing machine fiasco, I am using either my mobile phone or an older mp3 player on runs. All in all, provides the same result without the flashy Nike+ aspect.
- So, I went and got an iPod iTouch which works great and is supposed to work with Nike+ stuff, although doesn’t very well.
- But then, I was tempted by an Iphone and got one, which I now use for music.
- Nike+ Sportsband
- Ok, it was part of the Nano set up, but I now use the Nike+ Sportsband. It’s pretty simple, not great for tracking on the run, but the online aspect just gives that extra push to keep on running.
- Although now… it’s broken. Given up on the Nike+ fiasco.
- And then got another one with the new sportsband, but then it’s not exactly precise and the Garmin pretty much wipes the floor with it
Running Gear
- Nike Lunar Glide+
- my main shoes now. Very nice and light, very comfortable, but not really for offroad and definately not for the Sahara.
- Brooks Glycerin shoes
- My 2nd current shoes. Stepped up to the next model and am liking them a lot for the long distances. Great shoes.
- Brooks Radium 7 shoes
- My retiring shoes. I tried some other make of shoes, all went horribly wrong, and I came back to Brooks and haven’t regretted it in any way. If you find comfortable shoes, stick with them.
- Brooks Radium 6 shoes
- My older, in the process of retiring, shoes. Lovely though, got me through miles and miles with few injuires hence…
- Ronhill running tights
- Sounds a bit… ok, not real tights but excellent for running in the colder months
The rest is a usual assortment of shorts, t-shirts, waterproof jackets and socks. Still trying out socks to find the most comfortable.
Other Stuff
- Camelback Runner’s Backsack
- An ideal running backsack, used without the camelback skin in the winter as a handy way to carry keys, bit of cash and mobile phone. Essential. Couldn’t carry anymore than that. And in the summer, easiest way of carrying 1.5L of water.
- Camelback Blowfish
- the big brother of my other bag. This one can take 3L of water and is a proper lightweight rucksack. I used it on my bike ride down through France from Le Havre to Calais in 5 days. Was perfect in the hot heat for keeping me hydrated.
