Section 02

The Gearbag

Real notes from someone who actually runs in this stuff — Florida humidity, 50+ mile weeks, 5am dark. Affiliate links; if I wouldn’t buy it again it’s not here.

No. 01

Running Shoes

What I actually rotate through. Honest mileage, honest wear.

ASICS Megablast

My tempo-day shoe. Holds speed better than my easy-day shoes. Occasionally pull them out for an easy day when I'm feeling lazy — the cushion's there — but tempo work is where they shine.

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Nike Vomero 18

My easy-day default. Second pair I've bought — comfortable, stable ride, bouncy foam, lasts. Push pace if you want but the Megablast holds speed better.

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No. 02

Gels & Nutrition

What I eat on long runs and race day. Nothing exotic.

1st Phorm Ultra-Formance (Lemon Lime)

Carb mix I drink during longer runs. Sips through long efforts — electrolytes + energy, easy on the stomach. Lemon lime tastes clean.

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MRM BCAA+G Lemonade

Mixed with the carb fuel before a run. Helps me feel less wrecked the next day.

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No. 03

Recovery

The stuff that actually earned its place in the closet.

Theragun Mini (2nd Gen)

Portable enough I actually use it. Quad recovery after Murph, calf work coming back from injury.

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Tiger Tail 18" roller

Calf-specific. Use it before and after runs while I'm comeback-mode.

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No. 04

Watches

I run with a Fenix 7 Pro. Here's why.

Garmin fēnix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar (47mm, Black)

Built like a tank. Battery lasts forever. The flashlight feature is genuinely useful for Roman's night wakeups, which I did not expect to be the selling point.

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