Gear

Turkey Trot races have become a favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition for many, including my family. This year, we’re excited to take our Golden Retriever, Bodhi, on his first “Dog Jog,” a 1 mile fun run on Thanksgiving Day. It will be his first race ever! Whether a Turkey Trot is in your future, or you just need some good cold weather running gear, it’s all here.

Turkey Trot Running Gear

Get ready to trot in the best running gear this Thanksgiving!

The most important piece of gear for any runner is shoes. If you’re in need of some new ones, I’m still swearing by my Hoka Cliftons. I’ve worn them for years and years–not this specific  pair, though: make sure you change shoes every 400 miles or 12 months, whichever is sooner. Shop around for some Black Friday deals; Amazon has both Men’s and Women’s styles.

Socks are another staple, and having the right pair can make a big difference to your run! Pick a pair that feels good in the shoes you plan to run, that doesn’t bunch around your toes or slip down your ankles. It should also be a synthetic material so that it wicks sweat away from your feet to dry. Running in cotton is a recipe for blisters.

Stance makes my favorite running socks at the moment! Their Cyber Sale is happening 11/17-11/23, where you can get up to 40% off and free shipping on orders $49+. Pick up these performance tab socks, which come in multiple thicknesses and tons of colors.

I like the Light and Ultralight cushion best for running, and the Medium cushion for everyday wear. But this really depends on your shoes and personal preference for fit!

Cold Weather Running Staples

As the weather gets colder, this Notch Thermal Headband from Brooks is my go-to. It keeps my ears warm, without interfering with a ponytail, and it doesn’t ride up or gap like other running headbands do. Pictured here is proof that I do wear it in LA– I wore it to last year’s Turkey Trot! Ryan is wearing the Brooks Notch Thermal Beanie, too. Both are on sale for 25% off on Amazon as of this post!

Gloves are also a necessity for me. Since Manhattan Beach is seaside, we do get some chilly winter weather. It’s still very benign compared to other parts of the US, but temps below 60 can definitely cause chapped, cracked hands, and no one wants that. I’m still running in these Nike gloves I’ve had for years. Last year I bought some Patagonia gloves that are great for everyday, running, and dog walking. Speaking of our four-legged friends…

Running Gear for Your Dog

To prep for Bodhi’s first Dog Jog, we bought him a new harness and new leash from Ruffwear. These are specially designed for running so they are lightweight and less likely to chafe! A new harness was a must for us because his current harness is a martingale type, meaning it could accidentally constrict him when he running, which we don’t want! We picked the Hi & Light Harness.

We also needed a different leash because his current one is pretty heavy. It’s great for daily walks, but for running, we picked the Roamer Bungee Leash. It has a hands-free option, stretchiness for a smoother run, and a traffic handle in case we need to keep him close.

We debated buying some dog shoes, but since this is such a short run (only 1 mile!) we’re going without them. If he really loves running and we start to do some higher mileage with him, we’ll try out some running shoes from Ruffwear. They’re pretty adorable, it was hard to not get them!

 

Wherever you’re trotting, this year,  have a fun one!