The Best Running Gear

The COROS Pace 2 is the best watch you've never heard of. COROS offers quality design, simple functionality, and comes with an affordable price tag. That isn't to say this watch skimps on features; the Pace 2 is featherweight, connects to satellites and uploads your post-run data ultra-fast, has a long battery life (30 hours in GPS mode), AND offers built-in running power metrics to help you train based on effort rather than simply pace or distance. While fantastic for outdoor workouts, it also has movement sensors that accurately monitor your indoor training and a barometric altimeter to track your elevation. No matter if you're running on the track or in the mountains, this watch will accurately track your data.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is a high-performance GPS watch designed for ambitious athletes who want to achieve their fitness goals. Featuring a crisp AMOLED touchscreen display with traditional button controls, the Forerunner 265 is easy to use and offers superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GNSS and SatIQ™ technology. With up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, you can track your progress and stay on top of your training without worrying about running out of power. The Garmin Forerunner 265 is equipped with a range of features to help runners maximize their training efforts, including Training and HRV status, training load, and lactate threshold analytics.

A must-have for long-distance trail runners, the Salomon Advanced Skin 12 Set Pack features a lightweight design with a unique sternum strap system to deliver a comfortable and bounce-free experience. A rear through pocket on the back is easily accessible in addition to the large expandable zip pocket, providing plenty of storage options and space for anything you may need.

The pack has 12L of storage capacity for extra layers of apparel, nutrition and gear, 1L of hydration between dual Soft Flasks and the option to hold a 1.5L Soft Reservoir (sold separately) within the rear pocket.

If you like running far or need to carry a lot of gear on your next long-distance run, then the Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 6.0 should be a top choice. This vest checks all the boxes when it comes to all comfort, weight, and efficient storage, allowing runners to enjoy comfortable, distraction-free running. In order to provide superior comfort for long periods of wear, this vest uses a new Comfort Cinch™ 3.0 system and redesigned shape to completely wrap around the body for a more secure vest-like fit.

Used by top-performing marathoners all over the world, Maurten Gel 100 utilises cutting-edge nutrition science to create one of the most efficient energy gels on the market. Once digested, the acidity of your stomach transforms the mix into a hydrogel which encapsulates a high amount of carbs and transports them to be effectively absorbed within your intestines, resulting in both hydration and easy energy. With only six simple ingredients, the flavour is neutral and natural, and since the gel is not broken down in your stomach, there is no chance of GI distress. This gel can be consumed before, during, or after your run.

Created to be easy on the stomach while on the run, Tailwind Endurance Fuel Drink uses a simple and complete formula to replenish your body with a mild, clean taste. A combination of simple carbohydrates (dextrose and sucrose) is rapidly converted into energy, giving you the electrolytes and calories you need to push ahead. The mix is reservoir-friendly, making it easy to clean without leaving any residue.

Hammer Recoverite contains the optimal 3:1 ratio of complex carbs to protein that your body needs to feel refuelled after a hard training session. This all-natural mix uses a host of electrolytes and BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) to replenish your hydration levels and keep you balanced. As an extra bonus, the whey is sourced from grass-fed cows that have not been treated with rBGH or other unwanted substances.

The Naked Running Band is an ultra-lightweight running belt with versatile sizing and storage options. It's available in 12 sizes, making it easy to dial in the perfect fit, and you can wear it around your waist, hips, or wherever feels the most comfortable. Featuring three large stash pockets with stretch mesh, you can easily carry a phone, 500ml collapsible flasks (not included), nutrition, and other gear. There are two elastic straps with grip on the rear to lock down trekking poles or a light rain shell, while the front provides dual bungees to secure a race bib.

The SPIbelt Performance Belt offers a weather-resistant zipper. It is sleek. expandable and secure without bouncing around, the Spibelt is the most convenient way to carry small items with you on-the-run.