Gear Up For Your Long Training Runs With These 9 Essentials

Depending on what you're carrying, you'll need a waist pack. Some are small, but stretch to fit your phone, keys, and cards (like this one). Others (below) hold your favorite water bottle, gel packs, and more.

Original SPI Belt ($20)

Osprey Tempest 6 ($70)

Nike Women's Lean Waist Pack — Pink ($20)

CamelBak Delaney Run Belt With Chill Bottle ($25)

An arm band is a great option if you're not carrying too much, or want to separate your phone from your waist pack.
adidas by Stella McCartney Running Media Arm Band ($31)

Forever 21 Phone Arm Band ($13)

Nike Challenger Women's Arm Band ($35)

If you're not using your phone to track your run, try a wrist tracker to get your stats!

Soleus Chicked Digital Running Watch ($44, originally $55)

Garmin Forerunner 25 GPS Running Watch ($170)

Keep your face protected from the sun when you're outdoors for hours.

Nike AW84 Women's Adjustable Running Hat ($26)

Lululemon Race to Win Run Hat ($32)

adidas by Stella McCartney Stella McCartney Black Printed Run Cap ($45)

Mountain Hardwear Carinae Running Cap — UPF 50 ($20)

And don't forget to protect your eyes! Any good sunglasses will do, so long as they don't get sweaty on the bridge of your nose or bounce around.

Nike Women's Tailwind Sunglasses ($79)

Oakley EVZERO Path Prizm ($170)

Nike 'Gaze 2' 58mm Performance Sunglasses ($146)

And of course, don't head out without some SPF protection.

Sun Bum SPF 50 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion ($10)

Coola Suncare Suncare 'Citrus Mimosa' Sport Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 ($36)

Clinique Sun SPF 30 Body Cream ($23)

A good pair of socks makes a huge difference. Pick no-shows, ankle, or high socks, depending on your needs and preference.

Asics Women's Quick Lyte Cushion Single-Tab Socks, 3-Pack ($14)

CEP Women's Progressive+ Compression Run Socks 2.0 ($60)

Adidas ClimaLite Cushioned Quarter Socks, 3-Pack ($14)

A good playlist can make a huge impact on how you feel during a run. Get some solid ear buds to pump the jams while you're out for a long jaunt (bonus if they're wireless, like these guys!).

Skullcandy Smokin Buds 2 Bluetooth ($60)

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones ($200)

When you're in it for the long haul, you need a bit of fuel along the way. I've come to love Arbonne Phytosport and nuun tablets in my water, and Honey Stinger organic gel packs.

Arbonne Phytosport Complete Hydration, 24-Pack ($38)

Honey Stinger Organic Vanilla Energy Gel, 24-Pack ($34)

nuun Active Strawberry Lemonade, 10 Tablets ($7)