What's Your Favorite Running Item (Not Counting Shoes)?

That's a tough one. I did love my ipod shuffle but gave it up because it isn't bluetooth, and the earbuds for them just weren't as good sound quality as Airpods. I even have a brand new ipod shuffle in the box because I liked it so much, I bought a spare when they announced they were discontinuing them.

But I would have to go with my Brooks lightweight windbreaker jacket. It's water resistant, so it works in the rain, and is great defense for wind. I use it virtually every run during the winter and as needed the rest of the year.

It makes really uncomfortable weather conditions much more tolerable, and it is unbelievably lightweight.

My sunglasses.

On race day, it’s my ASICS singlet.

It would have to be my Garmin watch, because it doubles as a GPS distance tracking/time keeping device and a music player.

Probably dry fit T shirts

I'm definitely not a running gear person and the only time I ever run with a phone is if I'm on call for work.

I'm also pretty cheap when it comes to most apparel and usually just get shirts and tanks from Tjmax because the difference minimal. However, I'll splurge on a good pair of half-tights or tights that will feel great and last a long time.

Body Glide

Another vote for the iPod shuffle. Love them for running and working out. Small, great sound, and very easy to use.

Glock 43

Flip belt. Used to never run with my phone, now I never go without it which has saved me on a couple occasions. Makes it way easier to carry gels on a long run than trying to shove 4-5 into shorts pockets. More secure than most “key pockets” in shorts as well.

Gore-tex jacket. It took me decades to give in and get one, and, boy, it makes running in cold rain so much better.

A quality pair of running shorts. Built-in spandex and a trustworthy zipper pocket for a key or gel is primo. Don't wanna lose my things or have too much floppage down below.

So how do you listen to music now?

For a lifetime achievement award, the lightweight balaclava I got 15-20 years ago for $5. Still break it out in the cold weather, and it is great.

My buttocks for sure, and my On weather jacket.

Not OP, but many smart watches now can store music. So running watch and Bluetooth headphones.

As I'm always wrecking myself, mine would be my ROLL R8 and in a close 2nd would be soothing candle lit epsom salt bubble bath

I love my indoor / outdoor thermometer. Gives me an accurate measurement of the weather before my run so I know what to wear and don't have to rely on potentially inaccurate internet weather.

I also love my Garmin. I started running in the days long before GPS watches and remember having to ask my parents to drive a route for me to know the distance. Even after you could plan routes on the computer, it was still annoying. Love knowing how far I've gone, having data on the route afterwards, etc.

My collection of Boston medals.