The Boston Marathon Was My First Race — These Training Essentials Made All the Difference

Bombas Solid Ankle Socks, 4-Pack ($50, originally $56)

Something I struggled with when I first started training was finding good socks. I mostly had thin ones that worked fine for everyday wear and shorter runs, but once I started increasing my mileage (and putting holes in everything), I knew it was time for an upgrade. These quickly became my go-to socks — I seriously dig through my drawer looking for them before every run. I love the blister tab at the ankle, and the cushioned support makes a noticeable difference on longer routes.