Friday Five: My Favorite Running Brands

Today, I’m linking up with the Friday Five crew, Mar, Cynthia, and Courtney! It’s been a while since I posted thanks to Rangar, work, and some silly injuries but this sounded like too much fun to miss!

Since coming back to running four years ago, I have become a loyal customer of several brands in the running industry. And, I am lucky enough to serve as an ambassador for two of these companies! So, here are my five favorite running brands!

1. Nuun Hydration: I can’t believe that is was in 2013 that I submitted my application to run Hood to Coast with Nuun. My video application gives you a pretty good understanding of how I fell in love with this product. Since then, I continued as a Nuun Ambassador and I am now a member of Team Nuun! If you are looking for electrolytes, this definitely is a product that you need to introduce to your life! And, stay tuned because Nuun has some very exciting new announcements {aka new products!} in the near future! Yes, that’s a total tease.

2. Skirt Sports: Thanks to Skirt Sports (Affiliate Link), I am an absolute convert to running skirts. But, for those of you that are hesitant to run in a skirt, they offer a full line of sports bras, tops, capris, leggings… you name it! And, aside from their awesome gear, I love that they really celebrate women athletes of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Plus, I am so excited to announce that I am one of their newest ambassadors! It’s so freaking cool to be a part of such an amazing organization of fearless women!

Skirt Sports discount alert! Use ‘SSLRC20’ for a 20% discount!!

As you can see in this picture, I have my Skirt Sports (Affiliate Link), Brooks Running Pure Connect, and Pro Compression on for the win!

3. Brooks Running: I love all things Brooks Running but I especially love their Pure Connects. I have way too many pairs and just finally broke down and bought a new version of the 4s. I do have a tendency to hesitate to get the latest and greatest but they haven’t disappointed me yet. After dabbling in other brands, I have come to realize that I need the cushion and that little bit of arch support that these shoes offer. Plus, I think there were improvements in the toe box along the way because my feet are just more and more happy with each version.

My Ragnar teammates have a thing for Brooks too!

4. Garmin: My love, hate relationship with Garmin is a thing of the past. Since, I received the 610 as a birthday gift from my hubby, it’s all love. It’s battery life lasts for my relay obsession, it wirelessly syncs to Strava and allows me to program workouts. Fingers crossed I can get over all these injury issues so that I can re-introduce some speed workouts again!

5. Pro Compression: Speaking of injuries, I heart compression. I wear it before, during and after runs. I wear compression to bed, to work, you name it…