I'm a running coach: this is my long run survival kit for all eventualities, from the best watches and vest to the ideal phone to carry

Date:
Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Description:
These are my 10 long-run essentials, from running watches and shoes to energy bars

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been running for the past decade, and somewhere along the way I went from couch to coach. Since gaining my coaching qualification Ive supported around 100 runners, from people taking their very first running steps to those tackling ultra marathon distances.

One thing I didnt expect when I started coaching was how often Id become an unofficial kit helpline. Athletes ask about everything: what shoes to buy
when they dont know where to start, which is the best running watch , and how to pick a hydration vest that doesnt bounce you into next week. And I get it, because kit is overwhelming now. Theres more choice than ever, a lot of it is expensive, and almost everything is advertised as essential to peak performance. I also spend a good amount of time testing gear for running publications, so Ive built up a slightly ridiculous amount of hands-on experience. My own running ranges from parkrun to 100-mile races, plus multi-day races, overseas trips, and plenty of hilly and mountainous days where you learn very quickly what works and what absolutely doesnt.

Through thousands of miles on the road and trail, Ive curated a collection of my favourite kit which I reach for year after year. This isnt the best kit money can buy, its those tried and tested and sometimes stinking, fraying-at-the-edges pieces of kit I cannot run without. Check them all out below, and click "View Details" to learn more about each one. My top 10 running kit recommendations 40% OFF Saucony Ride 18 78 130 shop now View details Hilly Marathon Fresh anklet socks $21.95 shop now View details Bimble and Bolt Super Strider 8-inch shorts 46 shop now View details Kiprun Run 500 Dry breathable T-shirt $24.99 shop now View details Garmin Fenix 7 Pro 47mm $899.99 shop now View details Sealskinz Waterproof cap 29.99 shop now View details CamelBak Womens Ultra Pro vest $96.40 shop now View details 18% OFF Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 $899.99 $1,099.99 shop now View details Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 $9.99 shop now View details Veloforte Energy Chews x18 $59.99 shop now View details 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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