Recommended Running Products
Check out our recommended running products below. These are our favorite running apparel, gear, electronics, and nutritional products to make that next run more stylish, fun, energetic, comfortable, and efficient.
These products have been tested by Coach Merlino and are favorites of our members who use them during their training runs.
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Electronics

Garmin Forerunner 265
Anti-friction foot cream that prevents blisters and waterproofs feet. Great for long run and trail runs.

Noxgear Player
Anti-chaffing creme. Apply where chaffing usually occurs: Inner thighs, underarm, etc.

Nip Guards
Great for guys! Stick on nipple protection guards to help prevent nipple chaffing and abrasions

Picaridin
Lotion insect repellent. Great for fending off mosquitoes and most insects on the run.
Accessories

Trail Toes
Anti-friction foot cream that prevents blisters and waterproofs feet. Great for long run and trail runs.

Run Glide
Anti-chaffing creme. Apply where chaffing usually occurs: Inner thighs, underarm, etc.

Nip Guards
Great for guys! Stick on nipple protection guards to help prevent nipple chaffing and abrasions

Picaridin
Lotion insect repellent. Great for fending off mosquitoes and most insects on the run.
Skin Care Products

Trail Toes
Anti-friction foot cream that prevents blisters and waterproofs feet. Great for long run and trail runs.

Run Glide
Anti-chaffing creme. Apply where chaffing usually occurs: Inner thighs, underarm, etc.

Nip Guards
Great for guys! Stick on nipple protection guards to help prevent nipple chaffing and abrasions

Picaridin
Lotion insect repellent. Great for fending off mosquitoes and most insects on the run.
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