What to Wear for a Marathon | Essential Marathon Kit Explained

Описание: Wondering what to wear for a marathon? Here’s exactly how to choose your marathon kit — from shoes and sports bras to socks, layers and post-race essentials.

I’ve run over 20 marathons and I’m the Reviews Editor at Women’s Running magazine, so I’ve tested a lot of kit over the years. In this video I’ll walk you through what actually matters on race day, and what’s just marketing.

00:00 What to wear for a marathon
01:03 Marathon running shoes
02:45 Sports bras and avoiding chafing
03:43 Shorts vs leggings
05:12 Marathon tops: vest or t-shirt?
06:55 Socks (don’t overlook these)
07:22 Headphones and race rules
08:25 Hydration vests – necessary or not?
08:54 What to pack for after the finish
09:57 Final thoughts

We cover:

• Marathon running shoes (carbon or not?)
• Sports bras and avoiding chafing
• Shorts vs leggings
• What to wear in hot or cold weather
• Hydration vests — do you need one?
• What to pack for after the finish

The most important rule: nothing new on race day.

If you’re training for London or another spring marathon, this will help you feel confident and comfortable on the start line.

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