PS asked Olympic marathoner Emily Sisson about her favorite products for a good run, top tips for newbies, and how to stay motivated.
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about ourcan be, it's Emily Sisson. Since her 2019 marathon debut , thehas seen the highs and lows those grueling 26.2 miles can bring firsthand — from the heartbreak of having to drop out of the 2020 Olympic trials marathon to the triumph of breaking the American marathon record in 2022.
New Balance's 880 running shoes are a classic for a reason, as Sisson can attest to."I started wearing them in college," she says."They're great neutral trainers that I've relied on for over a decade. I don't look for anything fancy in my shoes, I just want something that's reliable and feels like it helps me recover.
While gels are the on-the-run fuel of choice for most everyday runners, elite marathoners like Sisson usually take their fuel in bottles. But even Sisson takes a gel sometimes, especially for medium-length runs , where she just needs a little something midway through, or when she hasn'tand needs an option that won't sit in her stomach as she's heading out the door. She likes the UCAN gels because unlike many other brands, it's not necessary to wash them down with water.
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