A combination of cabin fever, gym closed, and need because the speed, velocity people are taking to the streets — not to protest, but to run up and down the sidewalk, along the waterfront, and into neighboring parks. I won’t set foot in the yoga studio any time soon, but the roads are free (if you’re running in a crowded area, remember wear the mask).
If you’re just starting out on your running journey, I’ve rounded up some gear that I use every day, along with some beginner tips. Be sure to also check out ours Best fitness tracker and Best running shoes guide — and all the gear that helped the former editor-in-chief of WIRED run marathon faster in forties.
Update February 2022: We’ve added our favorite cold-weather running options, like the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones.
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