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!

Sue’s Favorite Things

By Sue Joyner

Here at Terra Running Company, it’s pretty difficult to find something you don’t like. With such a wide variety of shoes, apparel, and accessories I’m always able to find what I need. While all of our items are sure to please in quality, there are a few items that I simply cannot live without. One item in particular is the Women’s Brooks Chaser 5’’ short. I love these shorts because the waistband fits similarly to a legging, not too tight, but feels secure and comfortable. The material is light, extremely breathable and moisture wicking so you’re sure to have an easy breezy run. In the summertime, I live in these shorts, rotating between several pairs, you'll often find me running, working, kayaking or walking my dog in these amazing shorts. 

Another item I have fallen in love with this year at Terra Running Company is the Brooks running shoe called the Transcend 7. The Transcend 7 is a stability shoe that has guide rails in the midsole to help my foot from pronating, guiding my foot to have a straighter heel-to-toe motion. The cushion is the perfect balance of plushness with a spring back in every step. Working long hours on my feet most days, as well as being a runner, this shoe has saved me from throbbing or aching feet. When these shoes are paired with the snug, breathable Feetures Light Cushion socks, my runs have never been so comfortable!

Finally, one item that has been a consistent life saver and an absolute necessity is my green Trigger Point Grid foam roller! Foam rolling serves as a deep tissue massage for any muscle groups that may be feeling sore or fatigued. By foam rolling, you are loosening up tight muscles and fascia in areas that you require a high demand of activity. This allows the body to respond by reducing trigger points, or knots, in the overworked muscles, as well as speeding up the recovery process. Those who foam roll often, should see an improvement in their body’s range of motion, muscle soreness and flexibility. 

These items have been game changers in regards to my training cycles, and activities of daily living. When I go for a run in my breezy Brooks Chaser 5’’ shorts, plush and springy Transcend 7’s, moisterwicking Light Cushion Feetures, and foam roll afterwards, I feel like my life couldn’t get much better. These have become essential to my running experience and serve me in my daily life. Come see us at Terra Running Company and we would love to introduce you to items you simply can’t live or run without!!!