{"id":9028,"date":"2015-03-18T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2015-03-18T08:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=9028"},"modified":"2015-03-18T10:00:53","modified_gmt":"2015-03-18T08:00:53","slug":"want-to-hit-the-road-running-heres-what-you-will-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/want-to-hit-the-road-running-heres-what-you-will-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to hit the road running? Here\u2019s what you will need!"},"content":{"rendered":"

As people gear up for this year’s Two Oceans Marathon you might be motivated and inspired to start your training for the next half or ultra-marathon. Here is a list of everything you’ll need for long-distance running.<\/p>\n

1. Running shoes. These are the number-one must-have for any runner. Choose the wrong runnning shoes<\/a> and you could end up lying on the couch nursing shin splints instead of enjoying a good run.<\/p>\n

2. GPS watch and heart rate monitor. Holding the right pace is essential for long-distance running. With a GPS watch<\/a>\u00a0you can control your pace more accurately, while a heart-rate monitor<\/a> will help you determine when you are pushing yourself too hard.<\/p>\n

3. A water bottle. Every self-respecting athlete knows if you sweat too much and don\u2019t replace your fluids you\u2019ll soon get dehydrated. Shop for a good water bottle<\/a> through PriceCheck and fill it with fluids that will help fuel your run.<\/p>\n

4. Running clothes. New to running? Here is the kit you\u2019ll need: A pair of shoes, socks<\/a>, shorts<\/a>, and a shirt<\/a>\u00a0will see you sorted!<\/p>\n

5. MP3 player<\/a>. Music makes running a lot easier and much more fun. Whether you like to listen to The Eye of the Tiger or to some Madonna, listen to music to give you a little boost of energy or motivation to get through the run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As people gear up for this year’s Two Oceans Marathon you might be motivated and inspired to start your training for the next half or ultra-marathon. Here is a list of everything you’ll need for long-distance running. 1. Running shoes. These are the number-one must-have for any runner. Choose the wrong runnning shoes and you<\/p>\n

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