The Good Life: Wellness: This Years Running Gear
Fall is Philly’s peak 5K season. Here’s a cheat sheet for running (and loving!) your first
Forerunner 110 by Garmin
A super-addictive way to track training, this no-frills, GPS-enabled sports watch tells location, distance and speed—-simply. $200 to $250 at City Sports, multiple locations; citysports.com.
Vibram FiveFingers Bikila
Funky but functional, the barely-there foot coverings allow you to run (almost) as nature intended. $85 to $100 at -Jenkintown Running Company, 416 Old York Road, Jenkintown, 215-887-2848, jenkrun.com.
Nike Essentials Women’s Running Base Layer
This comfy, colorful tee wicks away sweat as fast as you can break one. $35 at Moorestown Running Company, 115 West Main Street, Moorestown, 856-234-9371, runningco.com
