My favorite fitness items & weekly workout report

I’ve seen many favorite lists and found them helpful. Thus, I thought to share mine in case you find it useful.

• Oura ring. I’ve been wearing it for over 4 years and still find it helpful. It captures my readiness level very well and continues to provide me with insights as the company keeps improving their hardware and software. I do meditation through the app almost daily and I love seeing how rested/anxious/calm I am.
• Garmin watch. A must have for runners to keep track. I have forerunner 735XT but I believe most of the watches have similar features.
• Running shoes. I am big fan of Ascis Kayano gel series. This year I fell in love with saucony endorphin pro. I have the 2 version and love it. I bought a new pair when I went to Chicago. I use it for racers and super long runs. I also like the brooks ghost and use it for easy runs.
• Gels for running. Huma chia and maurten.
• Running water bottle. I don’t like holding anything. For runs less than 2 hrs, I bring two of these. For longer, I use a water hydration pack.
• Running sunglass. I have goodr but found the glass to get finger print easily so I bought a new pair and like this one better. It filters sun more than goodr and has a neutral look that I can use for non-running days.
• Protein powder. This one is vegan, cheap, no weird taste that I’ve been using for years. I usually add it to oatmeal or baking goodies for extra protein.
• LMNT: best electrolyte ever. I like its taste too. I use it daily.
• Headband to catch the sweat. I hate when sweat goes to my eyes. Although it’s not pretty, it does the job weel.
• Sweat scarf. I bring one when I run and find it useful to clean my sweating face along the way.
• Running short, bra, shirt. I have 5+ pair of each, different colors, mix and matching them. I love the quality and style and feel great wearing them. I use them everyone and they hold well even after years of use.
• Airpod. For music/podcast while running/working out.

What are your favorite fitness items?

Last week workout report, Dec 4-10

Mon: 35 min yoga

Tue: 7 miles on TM (6 miles easy and 4 strides), 25 min runner stability and core

Wed: 6 miles easy, 35 min upper body, 15 min lower back mobility

Thur: 7.6 miles (6 miles easy, strides, and cool down), 16 min single leg workout for runners, 16 min lower back mobility

Fri: rest

Sat: 12 miles LR

Sun: 5 miles easy run, 3 miles with Sofia in a super chill pace, full body strengthening and mobility in the afternoon (90 min)

Total miles: 37.6

Strength training: 4 session, 2 short ones targeted for runners.

Mobility/yoga: 4 sessions

Solid week of running and strength and conditioning. Mileages are slowly increasing, and I feel like I am taking them well. Not fatigued after the run, feeling the pace super easy as I am doing runs with RPE instead of target pace. I try not to look at the watch but run by feel. This is a different way to train for me with the new coach. So far I like it as it doesn’t stress me out if I don’t hit a pace. It allows me to slow down when I need it, especially during luteal phase of my cycle, when my overall energy level is low. Now I try to do more, run faster, lift more often and heavier during the first half of the cycle, and slowdown and do more yoga/pilates during the second half. It took me years to figure out the pattern, finally!