Brennan's Favorite Things
By Brennan Humphreys
While Terra is best known for its selection of specialty running shoes, we carry all sorts of extra accessories that will make your running life a bit better. These are some of the things that keep me moving.
Swiftwick Pursuit Four
Golly, these socks are something else. The Pursuits deliver more bang for your buck than any other running sock. They’re designed especially for the trail: they swap Swiftwick’s trademark olefin for merino wool (which keeps your toes warm in the winter and your feet dry in the summer), add a bit more cushion, and the “four” height (equivalent to “quarter” socks) provides extra protection from trail debris. While they’re meant for the trail, I use the Pursuit Fours for anything and everything--my current pairs got me through two summers of landscape work and half marathon training, and they’re still kicking.
Nano Foot Roller
Strong, healthy feet are something I overlooked for a long time. Foot pain/injuries are often the result of more serious injuries farther up the body, but developing strong, flexible feet can also help battle against a host of injuries and make you a faster, more efficient runner. The Nano can help work out any kinks or minor aches in your feet after a long run or shift. And if you’re a trail runner, when paired with ankle/foot mobility exercises, the Nano will help make you stabler on more technical terrain.
FlipBelt Running Belt
I try to run pretty light. If I can avoid carrying anything, I will. But if I do need to carry something--nutrition on a long run, car keys, my phone--the FlipBelt is my go-to. Many running shorts are built to carry a couple small items: one GU, or a couple keys. The FlipBelt is the Bat Belt of running, though. It stows a seemingly endless amount of items, and it keeps heavier items from bouncing around the way they might in a pair of shorts. Another perk for summer running is that it’ll keep your stuff drier than if it was bouncing around in your sweat-soaked shorts.
Headsweats Race Hat
Quick-drying and lightweight, this hat is the perfect summer running cap. Lined with an interior sweatband, this hat will heep the sun & sweat out of your eyes. The underside of the brim is black to prevent any glare, while the white upper deflects the sun. To make hot runs a bit more bearable, slip a couple ice cubes into the hat at the beginning of your run. The snug fit of that hat will keep them from sliding around too much, and the quick-wicking fabric will keep your hat from getting soaked. Click HERE to purchase one!