My Favorite Running Products I Actually Use (2026 Must-Haves)

I get asked all the time what my favorite running shoe is or my favorite sports bra. Well, here you go! All my favorites that I currently use and love. Many of these I have stuck with for years now because they are just simply the best option.

Real talk: These products that I actually use have links to where to buy them. Some of these links are affiliate links. This costs you nothing, but the company pays me for recommending something I already love. You would be paying the same price regardless, but purchasing through my link helps me pay my bills. Now, on with the show!

Lululemon Pace Rival Skirt– I own this in an embarrassing amount of colors and have worn them for years. I wear them for all distance races. The skirt has built in spandex shorts that have good size pockets. I can put all my fuel and my phone in them! Perfect for a full marathon.

Therabody WaveRoller– It combines the amazingness of a theragun and a foam roller into one. Mildly excruciating, but also so worth the pain! I will never use just a regular foam roller again.

adidas Adizero EVO SL– These are hands down my current running shoe. I have 3 pairs in rotation right now. I worn them for every race of the Dopey Challenge this year ( 5k, 10, half marathon and full marathon in 4 consecutive days) and my feet never felt better! They also have a ton of cute colors.

Apple AirPod Pros 3– These are the ones with the soft adjustable size ear piece. This new model even has heart rate sensing. You can turn them on noise canceling or if you are like me and want to be able to hear your surroundings when you run, you can turn that off too.

Lululemon Energy Bra*High Support– If you are large chested this is the bra you want. I have tried every other one and the brand with the front zipper causes major sores on long distances. This is the best and made for B-G cup size!

SaltStick Tabs– I have preached this time and time again. My stomach doesn’t handle Gu or gels well, so for long races I do SaltStick with caffeine (they also have no caffeine) and then just carry gummy bears or fruit snacks for easy to burn sugar. I don’t get an upset stomach and I feel great. I take them about every 30 min during the race.

Theragun by Therabody– I preached about their massaging roller, and if you don’t also have a theragun you want that too. They have different sizes at different price points and the mini is plenty in my opinion. I have the black and it’s going on 7 years old! They now also have a pink one that is super cute.

Want to know more of my favorite products? Send me a message and let me know!

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