Sure you run. To catch a cab. Or from the kids (admit it, we all do at times). And the only “Chariot of Fire” you are familiar with these days is your 8 seat SUV which shuffles around a bunch of tots on their way to soccer practice. But a runner’s high? Right now you could use some of that.
We’ve rounded up the latest in running gear (so you can look the part) and local race dates (let’s face it, everyone needs a goal), to get you started off on the right foot.
The Gear:
Nike is so nifty, aren’t they? The Nike + Sport Band device comes with a chip you can slip into your brand new Nike running shoe which will track your pace, distance, time, and calories burned, all of which can be read on your wristband and uploaded to your laptop to measure improvement (hopefully). $59 Ridgewood Running Co.
Isn’t it a drag when your ear buds slip out mid-run? Keep your groove on with Yurbuds. Designed by a marathoner, these custom fit ear bud covers fit securely in any ear (even our freakishly small ones) and still allow for just enough outside noise so you can hear an oncoming car. $20 Fleet Feet, Mahwah
Go stripes this spring with a canvas duffel from TRKFLD. The perfect size to tote around a change of clothes, water and a Powerbar. Washable too, so it smells fresh all the time. $80 Online at www.trkfld.com
The Taramuhara Indians of Northern Mexico were doing the barefoot running thing because they had to. Now Matthew McConaughey is sporting the modern version and the Founder of Google is wearing them to board meetings. Embrace the minimalist sneaker trend with a pair of Vibram Five Fingers. We were advised by an expert to “ease into them” before using them at our next 5K. Starting at $65, Ridgewood Running Co.
The Goals:
Run For the Wild: April 30th, 2011, 5K Fast and Flat at the Bronx Zoo
Rubin Run at the JCC on the Palisades: May 8th 2011, 10K and 5K
Toga’s Spring Duathlon, Rockland Lake: May 15th, 2011, (2) 3 Mile Runs, 15 mile bike
Demarest 5K: May 22nd, 2011, 5K Race and 1 mile fun run
Ridgewood Run: May 30th, 2011, 10K, 5K, Team and a Masters Mile
