Friday, December 12, 2014

A few of our favorite things ...

While nothing can top snowflakes that stay on your nose and eyelashes - especially during a silver white winter run - the frigid temps and dark days of December can make it harder to motivate to get out there. Even for folks who work at a running store! Therefore, the staff of Mill City Running has compiled a list of our favorite things - the gear & gadgets that help propel us out the door ... and into the winter wonderland. 


Justin


"Last winter I came into the store mere seconds from frostbite on a toe, I will never forget the exchange I had with Bekah: "Save my toe!" I demanded.  She told me about all the wonders of SmartWool socksSince that day, I have bought several pairs and still have all my toes."

Tyler 


"I used to want to be a tough guy...until I moved to Minnesota.  Then I decided that the SmartWool Neck Gaiter was the best thing I have ever owned on a miserably cold run in Winter.  Doesn't itch, doesn't rub...only warm and snugly on your neck."

Cece 


"Seven Sundays Muesli is definitely my favorite nutrition item in the store. I love how versatile it is - you can eat it with milk like cereal, throw it over yogurt, bake it into pancakes or bars or make it into oatmeal on winter mornings. It's made in Minnesota with delicious ingredients and it's a great way to warm up after a cold morning run! P.S. My favorite flavor is Vanilla Cherry Pecan."

Mishka


"My favorite thing is the Moji 360 Mini Massager.  I am obsessed with this little bugger to the point of embarrassment. I suffer from chronic piriformis and IT band issues, which get worse in the winter when my hips have to navigate uneven snow, and I'm unable to sit for very long without pain. This hand-held massage tool gets deep into the tissue (hurts sooo good) without making me huff & puff like a foam roller. I just throw it in my purse and take it with me everywhere! I even use it when I go to the movies, which my boyfriend just loves."

Blake 


"I adore the Nike Shield Max jacket in Hyper Crimson. It is our warmest and most versatile winter running jacket. It'll keep you toasty through the most brutal conditions Minnesota can dish out and the color makes you visible to cars, winter bikers and polar bears.*"

*not recommended for use in the Arctic Circle

Casey


"My current favorite thing in the store is my Nike jogger pants.  I love them because they are super warm and comfy with the fleece lining.  I also like that they aren't skin tight so if I need a second pair of tights underneath,on a really cold day, I don't feel constricted."

Heather


"I just got the new bluetooth Liberty Wireless headphones from Yurbuds- and I think my life is changed forever. Gone are the days where I get tangled in wires, or mess up my neck from a long 'hands-free' phone conversation with my mom. Great sound, easy to connect with my phone, and they're size specific so they don't fall out."

Jillian


"I think I’d have to say my favorite thing in the store right now would have to be the Brooks Utopia Thermal Headband I got this year. It is suuuper soft and fleecy, and it’s so wide! I’m not a hat person when I run (mostly because of my ponytail), so having a quality headband is a big deal this time of year. This headband keeps my ears very cozy, and actually covers an impressive amount of my face as well, with its width. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that the heathery grey color goes with everything—obviously I’m a pretty big fan!"

Marisa 


"Unlike some runners, I do not have the gift of internal pacing.  Purchasing a Garmin GPS watch has thus transformed my running life! From helping me keep track of my pace during workouts and races to looking at my history and stats from runs past, my Garmin has helped me take my running to a new level!"

Jeff


"I love my foam roller but sometimes it just isn't able to pinpoint the small knots in my hamstring or glutes.  The Orb massage ball is perfect for rolling out those more precise areas. I also love how portable it is - it's small enough to pack with you during your holiday travels and takes up just a fraction the space of a foam roller."

Bekah


"The CWX Xtra Support bra is the first bra I wear every time it is clean.  After experimenting with many sport bras and sport bra combinations it is the most supportive - and leads to the least chaffing of any I've owned.  There are so many things at the store that I love but that is one of my essentials."

Elizabeth


"My favorite items are sort of small - the SmartWool Neck Gaiter, the Brooks Utopia 3-in-1 mittens, and Dermatone (or as I like to call it, "A sweater for your face"). I am all about being warm and when combined these three items ensure a comfortable run! They really are a package deal, kind of like Santa and his reindeer. :)"

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