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    Running Essentials - Derek Steele

    My tried and true for 10+ years of competitive running

    Derek Steele's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

    Products in this list

    • Ultra Fuel Sports Drink Mix by Open Fuel — As someone who has historically under-fueled, Open Fuel has been a game changer in my longer races for dialing in the right nutrition plan and hitting the ideal carb per hour ratio.
    • Drink Mix Sachets by Open Fuel — As someone who has historically under-fueled, Open Fuel has been a game changer in my longer races for dialing in the right nutrition plan and hitting the ideal carb per hour ratio.
    • Open Fuel cap by ciele athletics by Open Fuel
    • Gel Flask by Open Fuel
    • Naked - Original Running Band by Naked — Zero bounce and holds everything I need on training runs including 500ml flasks, phone, gels, etc. This has been key to improving my hydration on runs.
    • ADV SKIN 5 by Salomon — For long days on the trail to carry all the essentials
    • S/LAB GENESIS by Salomon — The genesis can handle everything the trail tries to throw at you, whether on race day or a long training run.
    • S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE 2 by Salomon
    • Darn Tough Men's Run Quarter Ultralightweight Cushion Socks Blue L by Darn Tough — The lifetime warranty is the ultimate hack for running socks
    • Forerunner® 965 by Garmin — I needed a watch that had the battery life to handle long back to back training days, this watch is it.
    • M's 8" Trail Half Tight by Janji — The go to short for races and long trail days. Multiple pockets for phone, flasks, gels, keys with no bounce and no chafe.
    • GEL-KAYANO 33 by Asics — My go to high stability daily trainer since middle school.
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