Outdoor Exercise: Getting the Right Gear
Transitioning from running indoors to outside? Prepare yourself for the outdoor elements by investing in the following three key pieces of equipment: 1. New shoes – If your running shoes are worn out from a winter of running on the treadmill, look into ditching the old ones in favor of a new, water-resistant pair. After you spend some time running on the hard asphalt and through puddles, your feet will thank you. 2. A running pack – If you plan on running long distances, make sure you get a light-weight running backpack. These packs can store a water bottle for a run in the sun, or rain gear in case the weather turns. 3. Rain gear – If you don’t have any already, consider picking up packable, water-resistant pants and jacket. That way you won’t have to call off your run on account of rain.