Dr. Nick’s Favorite Running Gear

Below is a list of my favorite gear for running. Obviously everyone has different taste in regards to colors and styles, but my goal of sharing what I use, is to help others find out what is available. By others sharing what they wear is how I have found a lot of my gear. The running community is a large network and as we all share our likes, we can each find new products so please share your comments below. Also, each item can be clicked to find a place of availability. I do encourage you to support your local specialty running shoe stores as they spend a lot of time finding the BEST products and can help with your decisions!

 

 

 

 

SHOES

(click to find out where to buy)

New Balance Minimus Zero Road
My Favorite shoe for racing half marathons and marathons.

Vibram FiveFingers Bikila
Do the majority of my runs in these shoes.

Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport

Vibram FiveFingers Speed XC

New Balance RC5000 Racing Flat
Love going fast in these. Great for a distance race due to the cushion.

Vibram FiveFingers Lontra
Hands down the best shoe for a minimalist runner in the snow. I have done several runs now in the snow and feet are completely DRY! Traction is also OUTSTANDING!

Skora Form Running Shoe

Newton MV2

SOCKS

Injinji Performance Lightweight No Show Toe Socks
These are very thin and light and work great in FiveFingers. I typically don’t run in socks (in fact very rarely!) but they are nice in the winter with the VFF Lontras.

ACCESSORIES

Garmin Forerunner 610
The 610 has the vibration option for alerts which is very nice for alerts when listening to headphones. This is my primary heart rate monitor and it vibrates to alert me when I’m out of my zones. Also small enough to wear as a “daily” watch. Worth the extra money for a GPS watch.

Garmin Soft Strap Heart Rate Monitor

Polar Heart Rate Monitor FT1

Petzl E99 PG2 Tikka XP 2 Headlamp

Amphipod xReflective Vest

Excellent reflective vest for running. Not hot. Easy to put on and stays in place without twisting around. Adjustable.

Road ID flashing light

Nathan Flashing/Steady Light

Body Glide anti-chafe stick

Go back

Your message has been sent

Name(required)

Warning

Email(required)

Warning

Favorite Product(required)

Warning

Comment(required)

Warning

Warning.

Submit

Δ

Share this:

• X
• Facebook

Like Loading...

• Have a Running Question? Ask Dr. Nick!

  Podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Campitelli, also a marathon runner, has developed this blog to help treat runners worldwide who are not able to see him in person. Dr. Nick lectures nationwide on running injuries and has published articles in numerous professional periodicals on running injuries. Aside from reading his posts here, you can read more at www.drnickcampi.com and www.natrualrunningcenter.com.
• 

  Dr. Nick's Text for Transitioning to a Minimalist Running Shoe

• Brooks PureFlow

  

  The PureFlow brings a little more shoe and a whole lot of technology to a slick aesthetic. Neutral to Guidance runners can experience a run for the senses without losing the comfort of dynamic cushioning. With a wider Nav Band coming up the lateral side and grabbing the midsole, the foot receives arch support without the bulkiness of underfoot materials. A center strike pod provides guidance in finding the natural landing zone.

• Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor

  

  Whether you are training for a triathlon or trying to lose weight, the Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor Watch pinpoints the information you need to meet your goals. The Polar EnergyPointer tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning, so you can adjust your workout as needed.Large LCD display with backlight makes it easy to get your feedback; HeartTouch enables button-free operation Allows you to set automatic (age-based) or manual target zones Visual and audible alarms let you know when you are in your target zone Displays heart rate information as beats per minute or percentage of maximum heart rate Records average and maximum heart rate during exercise, time in target zone, and calorie expenditure during exercise Stores information for up to 99 workouts Watch features include stopwatch, alarm, date, and weekday indicator Includes comfortable and lightweight coded WearLink+ wireless chest transmitter, designed to eliminate cross-talk with other heart monitors

• New Balance Hi-Rez Now available at Amazon.com!!

  

• Garmin Forerunner 610

  

• Eat and Run by Scott Jurek

  

• Nike Free 3.0

  
• 
• 

• Dr. Nick’s Tweets

  Tweets by runnerdoctor

• Search Blogs by Category

  Search Blogs by Category Select Category Achilles Tendonitis Barefoot Running Childrens Diet/Nutrition Heart Rate Training Injuries Marathon Training Marthon Training Minimalist Shoes Plantar Fascitis Proper Form Rest Running Shoes Shoe Reviews Stress Fractures stretching surfaces Training Training Uncategorized

• Archives

  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • August 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012

• Follow Blog via Email

  Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

  Email Address:

  Follow

  Join 149 other subscribers

• Keywords

  Running injuries, barefoot running, plantar fasciitis, marathon training, foot pain, Akron podiatrist, foot pain running, heel pain

• Top Posts & Pages

  • Running with sesamoiditis: How I resolved a 10 year injury by ditching my traditional running shoes.
  • Plantar Fasciitis: How removing the heels from your work boots may help.
  • Review of the Skechers GObionic Minimalist Running Shoe
  • Shoe Review: Skechers GOrun 2