by Jess Popik, Marathon Sports staff member It’s become painfully clear lately that a good old Boston winter is coming. With that, runners/walkers/outdoor enthusiasts need to overhaul our wardrobe. It’s time to take out the lined tights, the baselayers, the mid-layers and jackets. This season, one of my favorite pieces is the Saucony Razor Jacket.… Read More GEAR REVIEW: Saucony Razor Jacket
by Shelley Bernstein, Marathon Sports staff member While I prefer to run in the warm sunshine in shorts, I run all year outside in all weather. Training in Massachusetts through the winter for the Boston Marathon in April requires that I trade in my shorts for serious cold weather gear. Usually this makes me wish… Read More GEAR REVIEW: Saucony Ignite Tight
We’re a little more than halfway through National Running Safety Month and we’ve been seeing some awesome photos from all your night running! You guys sure do make reflectivity look cool. One of our favorite runner safety products is the Lightbender RX Armband by Nathan. Here’s why we love it: IT PLACES LIGHT ON A MOVING… Read More FIRE UP YOUR RUN
AKA the greatest water bottle ever! Here’s why the Hydro Flask is so great: DOUBLE WALL VACUUM INSULATED Keeps cold liquid cold for 24 hours. No, seriously. It really does! Also keeps hot liquid hot for 6 hours (learned this the hard way when I burned my mouth on hot coffee from 4 hours ago).… Read More PRODUCT QUICK HIT: Hydro Flask
by Kyle Northrop, Marathon Sports Wellesley assistant manager As I’ve begun training for my first long ultra marathon, I’ve learned a few new things. One: Always take more water than you need. Two: Body Glide is your best friend. Three: you can never have too many pockets. I’ve been putting a lot of hours in… Read More APPAREL REVIEW: Nike Wildhorse Trail Short
by Chris Scotina, Marathon Sports staff member The Saucony Interval 2-in-1 short is a perfect match for any workout you want to do, from a long run, to speed work on the track, to a circuit in the gym. An 86% polyester/14% spandex blend offers great breathability and keeps the skin dry and cool. The… Read More APPAREL REVIEW: Saucony Interval 2-in-1 Short
by Morgan Kennedy, Marathon Sports staff member For weather as unpredictable as Boston’s, the importance of a runner’s outer layer can’t be understated. With the New Balance Performance Merino Hybrid Jacket, you can be prepared for a quick change of seasons (such as the spring-like weather we’ve had this year). With two layers of fabric working… Read More APPAREL REVIEW: New Balance Performance Jacket
by Patrick Caron, Marathon Sports staff member As an ultra-runner and long-distance hiker, I can be just a tad bit picky with gear, whether it be my footwear, clothing, or any of the other essentials I might bring along on my adventures. Actually, really picky to be honest! But hey, when you’re out training for… Read More APPAREL REVIEW: Craft Focus Jacket
So we’ve covered baselayers. We’ve covered jackets. But we can’t forget about your lower half! While we layer multiple pieces up top, your legs are usually a one shot deal. A great running tight to be worn in this type of weather should be a compromise between a baselayer and an outer shell, all in… Read More KEEP IT MOVIN’: Your guide to winter running tights
Winter is HERE baby! So the time for a good running jacket is now. For the most part, you can get by without graduating to a shell outer layer through the fall and early winter. But for days like we’ve had recently, where the wind is whipping and windchills are in the single digits, a good… Read More COVER THAT UP: Your winter running jacket guide
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