Great running gear isn’t just the shoes and the shirt — it’s the small stuff that solves problems you didn’t know you had. Here are 5 worth adding to your kit.
- A bounce-free cross-body bag. Our Sling It Bags fit your phone, keys, gels, headphones, and wallet in two zippered pockets, and the removable “Sayonara Bounce” strap keeps it locked to your body instead of slapping your hip for six miles.
- A car seat cover towel. You will finish sweaty. A towel with a built-in pocket that slides over your headrest (or doubles as a yoga mat cover) and a silicone-lined backing that actually stays put — car seat cover towels protect your seats from every post-run drop-off.
- An EZ Rope Snapback hat. Adjustable, moisture-wicking, and casual enough to wear off the course too — the rope-and-snapback closure gets you a custom fit without fiddling with velcro. Shop EZs.
- Compression sleeves. For recovery days or long runs where you want extra support without committing to full compression gear.
- A duffel with the right two zippers. Our Department of Amateur Athletics duffel keeps it simple — one zipper to close it, one inner pocket for the stuff you always lose, plus a built-in bottle opener for the post-run celebration.
None of these are essential the way shoes are. But once you run with them, going back feels like a downgrade.
