What equipment do you need for running?

In everyone's impression, running is a very simple thing and you can run anytime and anywhere. But in fact, running is also a sport that requires a lot of attention. When running, you should choose a reasonable time and appropriate distance. In addition, you need to prepare some special equipment before running, so that running will be more convenient and the effect will be better. So, what exactly does running equipment require?

1. Sports shoes

Sports shoes are essential equipment for running. Comfortable and well-fitting sports shoes can improve running results while reducing the risk of sports injuries. When we are running, due to the earth's gravity and road conditions, our joints will have a great impact. Professional running shoes have a shock-absorbing effect and play a protective role on our knee joints and ankles. However, if you choose other shoes for running, such as canvas shoes or sandals, there will be no shock-absorbing effect. Then a large part of the strong impact force brought by running will directly hit our joints, causing sports injuries such as knee pain after running. Therefore, it is important to go to a sports shoe store and choose a pair of good quality and well-fitting sports shoes.

2. Sportswear

A comfortable set of sportswear is also necessary equipment for running. If you don’t have sportswear, you can also wear loose clothes. Sportswear or loose clothing can reduce friction on the skin during running, which can reduce inflammation and other phenomena. Comfortable clothes can also enhance the enjoyment of running and improve running results. Sportswear should be chosen according to the season. When the temperature is low, you need to keep warm and choose comfortable and warm sportswear. When the temperature is high, you should choose thin and heat-dissipating clothes. Secondly, you should choose sportswear that fits you well. If it is too tight or too loose, it will affect the running effect.

3. Kettle

It is very important to keep your body hydrated during exercise. During running, the body loses a lot of water. If you do not replenish water at this time, you will experience thirst, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Not only does it reduce the effectiveness of running, it can also be harmful to your health. Therefore, you should prepare water and take two sips of water every 5 minutes to replenish water and energy. You don’t have to carry your water bottle with you all the time, you can put it in a clean and safe place and drink from it every time you pass by.

4. Headphones

Headphones are not essential equipment for running, you can still run without them. However, the running process may be boring, especially for runners who plan to run long distances. If you prepare a pair of headphones and listen to your favorite music, the running process will not be so boring and you can complete the run easily and happily.

5. Sports wristband

Sports bracelets are not necessary equipment either. The sports bracelet can tell you how long you run and your heart rate. For most runners, each running session should last between 30 and 60 minutes. If the time is too short, it will not have the effect of strengthening the body. If the time is too long, the body will be tired, which is not conducive to later recovery. Another important point is heart rate. When jogging, the heart rate is generally kept between 120-160. If the heart rate is too low, the running effect will not be good. If the heart rate is too high, it is easy to experience fatigue, dizziness, nausea, etc.