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Everyone’s talking about Somnio Running shoes and now so am I. They’ve been featured in Triathlete and Women’s Health magazines as a welcome contender to the market of running shoes. Aside from their stylish design, I love how these shoes are built for long runs and customized for foot structure and running style. If you pronate or supinate, you might want to consider these shoes. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, read THIS.

Check out Somnio’s running shoes HERE (for ladies and gents):

I watched Somnio’s online fitting video and it seems like they’ve put a lot of thought into shoe mechanics and developed a line of shoes that will actually adapt to the runners that wear them. I must warn you, the video is pretty boring but just in case you’ve got the time…view it HERE.

Get to know your running style before buying a pair of Somnio trainers. Think about what hurts when you run and where you get blisters. Pain and blisters can indicate...

Love it or hate it, the shrug is back and Lululemon’s version is made especially for runners in training. They’re calling it the “1st 5 Minutes shrug” addressing long distance runners’ propensity to strip down their layers. I was hesitant at first but the fit and style of this shrug is too cute to overlook. It’s lightweight and designed for easy access to open air. Wear it for warmth and protection from wind and rain. Take it off as soon as your body temperature rises and stuff it into your pocket. It’s so easy it’s a no brainer—especially if you’re training for an upcoming marathon.

It’s hard to find workout clothes that accommodate rigorous workouts. Long distance running takes a huge toll on the body and requires activewear that looks good, stays put, and keeps its shape for hours. Lululemon’s activewear checks all of these boxes which explains their high price point. Their sales are few and far between but for a guaranteed 15% off your...

These are my recommendations and personal favorites for fitness apparel and gear shopping. Enjoy!

See Jane Run

Sweaty Betty

ShreddingBetty

Fit Couture

Everlast

Yoga Accessories

Rese Activewear

Lucy Activewear

Gaiam

Lululemon Athletica

Title Nine

Athleta

Jack Rabbit Sports

Skyscraper heels are en vogue this season. They’re sexy as hell but not always the most comfortable. Super-sized heels will crush your toes, strain your Achilles tendon, and overall cause your feet a lot of unnecessary pain. We all know fashion comes at a price…and sometimes that means looking good without feeling great. I’ve definitely strapped on stiletto heels for an evening out that had me limping home by the end of the night. It’s ridiculous what we put our feet through for style. But that’s just how it goes—women love the look of high heels. In the clever article, High Stakes from this September’s Vogue, Elizabeth Weil writes that a tailored fitness regimen could be the answer to surviving this season’s gargantuan heels:

…your best bet is to take a preventive-medicine approach—make your body strong and supple enough to withstand the strain and, as if anyone needs to hear this again, maintain a healthy weight.

The article goes on to...