You need a lot of crap to train for and run in a marathon.
I’m going to keep detailed information on the stuff I use and where you can get it.
Hopefully it helps you on your own journey…
Stuff I can’t live without:
Running Shoes:
Asics – GT 2140 – These are great. I’ll post full review as post later and link from here. I tried Nike running shoes as well, but the toe box was too narrow and it caused me to bleed, yeah, fun.
Socks
I’ve bought socks from the expensive running store and Kohls. In the end the expensive running socks made all the difference in the world. Buying them from Amazon is much more affordable, but if you buy from your local running store you are supporting people that support local races.
Iphone
I use my iphone as a timer, radio, mp3 player, and more – be sure to get an armband or waistband to hold it. I like the armband I’m currently using. I’ll do a full post later about everything I love about it, but for now here is a brief list of Apps I use: Clock, Pandora, Public Radio, The Weather Channel, Ipod, Facebook