Workout Favorites

Spring has sprung, which means one thing in my book...triathlon training! I’m not sure how training will go living in UT, I’m going to miss the long country roads with very few cars on them here in Idaho, but I’m hoping I’ll find some new riding places I like just as much in UT. Over the past few years I’ve definitely found workout gear that makes training a little more comfortable and easier and I thought I’d share my favorites.

Note: I’m not advertising for any company, I’m truly sharing my favorites.

1. Headband - I’ve tried quite a few headbands, but this Under Armour band is my favorite. I actually wish I had more than one, (I’m sure I’ll order the other colors). It fits well, stays in place, and I don’t get hot while wearing it.

2. Shoes - Buying running shoes for me is usually an expensive guess, hoping that once I actually run in them, that I will like them. Last year I bought these Under Armour shoes and fell in LOVE with them. I’ve never liked any pair of shoes as much as these babies.  I have bad knees, (Three knee surgeries) and have tried sooo many different kinds of shoes, and last year was the first year in my entire life that my knees didn’t bother me. I couldn’t believe it and I credit it to the shoes. They are super lightweight, breathe well, fit my narrow feet, and have held up extremely well for all the miles I put on them. I have last years model, and just bought the ones pictured. And the hubby loves his pair as much as I do. 

3. Water Bottle - I bought two of these water bottles at a bike shop for biking and never realized I could love a water bottle so much. I now take one of them to the gym with me every night. What I like about it is that squirts a good amount of water into my mouth with force. Therefore, it makes getting a drink easier and faster. And the pink is a cute touch :) 

4. Shorts-  Pat bought me these shorts awhile back and to my surprise I have loved them. Yes, another Under Armour item, (last one, I promise!) When ordering, there were three lengths to choose from, (I went with the 5 inch) which makes it nice for all leg lengths. For the most part, they stay in place well. I think they will make a great alternate for triathlon training shorts, they’ll be easy to swim in, and then jump on a bike.

5. Tank - After having the twins, (and still) my stomach isn’t what it used to be. I found these tanks from Old Navy that help hide the little post partum pooch so many of us have. They cinch at the bottom and don’t fit super tight. If you watch Old Navy, they put them on sale quite often, and you can grab them for under $10.

6. Watch - Last fall I splurged on a polar watch. Their cheaper model {here} is quite popular, but I wanted my watch to have a timer and be waterproof so I could also time while I swam. I caught this model on a great sale on Amazon and have loved it. It comes with a heart rate strap to track calories burned, and has everything but a GPS. (I went back and forth on the GPS for a long time) Pat is currently looking for one, and we noticed the newer models that were just released almost all have the features I was looking for. I highly recommend investing in a watch, its changed how I workout.

7. Headphones - Pat bought me these wireless headphones (in white) for Christmas and I love not being connected to my phone at the gym. I can put my phone down a few feet away from me and workout without worrying about attaching my phone to me. There is volume control on the right ear piece, along with a button to change the songs. I’m sure there are nicer wireless headphones out there, but for the price we paid, I’ve enjoyed them.