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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