My Favorite Gear: Features Editor Ali Nolan
The editor: Ali Nolan
Her mantra: I’m the liar who tells you she‘s using the race as a training run
Do Yoga Run Faster Hat $25
I believe in the warming power of any pom beanie, but this one is special. Ever since I launched myself into full wheel pose, I’ve considered myself a yogi and I won’t shut up about it. When my pal gave this to me, it instantly became my favorite running hat.
Buff Original Boronia $20
I don’t leave my house without a buff. It’s great for when my neck gets cold on the run or cross-training on the bike, and it acts as the best headband when my hair is out of control and I need to hide it.
Salomon Sense Ride $120
The traction on these bad boys lets me go fast on the wettest and rockiest trails in the Northeast without busting my face. I appreciate the comfort and flexibility of these trail shoes—they’ve gotten my feet through a few 10-milers without blisters or pain.
Pop Your Pup Tank $40
My best friend got me this cotton tank with a photo of one of my cats on it. His name is Asparagus, Gus for short. I only bring this out on race day when I need support from my orange-mustachioed feline.
Health-Ade Kombucha $24 for a 6-pack
This is my go-to, treat yo’self, postrun drink. It’s like adult soda. It helps my gut’s good bacteria, but I’m not in it for that—I just like fizzy drinks.
My Old Wooly Gloves
I’ve had these for 10 years—and I don’t even know where they came from. I might’ve stolen them. But they are lucky charms—I’ve run every 5K PR wearing them. I’ve tried high-tech gloves and mittens, but nothing keeps my hands warm (or wipes my snot away) like
these old friends.
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