Think you've got a marathon in you? I can't help you break a two-hour record, but I can help kit you out with everything you need to run your first race here are 10 essential bits of running kit recommended by me, a fitness editor

Date:
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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Here are 12 road running essentials to get started, including affordable 'pocket rocket' running watches.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Inspired by yesterday's record-breaking London Marathon, in which a huge number of participants
turned out, and the men's winner broke the two-hour world record? Me too.
It's been too long since I've signed up for a long-distance event, so I'm lacing up my shoes and venturing out into the great outdoors.

Want to join me? Preparing for a marathon for the first time can be
difficult, and it's hard to know exactly what you're going to need. You'll need a good, neutral pair of running shoes like the Saucony Ride 18 or Nike Pegasus 42 , and a running watch like the Apple Watch SE 3, Garmin Vivoactive 6, or Coros Pace 4 . These watches strike the balance between affordability and features very effectively. We labelled the Garmin Vivoactive 6 a "feature-stuffed pocket-rocket" when we reviewed it last year. I swear by Lululemon's Pace Breaker running shorts, and I've even included some extras like socks and hydration vests. Check them all out below! While I can't guarantee you a record-breaking time, I can guarantee you'll be well-equipped for a good one. Best running gear for beginners in 2026 15% OFF Garmin Vivoactive 6 running watch 192.75 226.77 shop now Coros Pace 4 running watch 229 shop now Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm) 219 shop now Lululemon Men's Pace
Breaker Linerless Shorts 47 shop now Lululemon Women's Fast & Free Split Shorts 49 shop now Salomon Active Skin 4 hydration vest 79.99 shop now Hilly Marathon Fresh Ankle Running Socks, Granite 16.50 shop now 50% OFF Hilly Marathon Fresh Ankle Running Socks, Sapphire (S only) 7.50 15 shop now 38%
OFF Saucony Ride 18 79.99 129.99 shop now Nike Pegasus 42 129.99 shop now Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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