奥辞尘别苍鈥檚 running-apparel company Oiselle announced today that has as an athlete-adviser. D茅sir听is the founder of the running group Harlem Run and the running advocacy organizations Run 4 All Women and Global Womxn Run Collective. She recently called out the running community for its racism and lack of coverage听following the news of Black runner Ahmaud Arbery鈥檚 murder鈥攆irst on Instagram, then in an essay for 国产吃瓜黑料. , the director of diversity and inclusion at a Washington, D.C., law firm and a marathoner, has also joined the company as an adviser on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

D茅sir founded Harlem Run in 2013 to create a space for Black runners to feel welcome in the running community. After the 2016 presidential election, she led a four-women relay run from Harlem to Washington, D.C., to join the 奥辞尘别苍鈥檚 March, raising more than $100,000 for Planned Parenthood along the way. D茅sir is also a mental-health coach, and she鈥檚 currently leading on the intersection of race, mental health, and fitness.

One component of D茅sir鈥檚 role will be brand ambassador: she鈥檒l wear Oiselle apparel and represent the brand at events, though Hoka remains her shoe sponsor. Elite runner Kara Goucher and former professional runner Lauren Fleshman have held听similar roles at the company for the past several years. (Fleshman also coaches an arm of Oiselle鈥檚 elite team.)听And like Goucher and Fleshman, D茅sir will help design her听own apparel line鈥攕he鈥檚 starting with socks鈥攁nd receive royalties from purchases. All three women will serve as athlete-advisers, a new title at the company. (Goucher听and Fleshman have had input on Oiselle鈥檚 activities听and products since they joined the company in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The new title formalizes their leadership positions.) As a Black woman, D茅sir says she brings a different lived experience and perspective to the brand than her white teammates.

As part of the hiring process, D茅sir and Oiselle founder and CEO Sally Bergesen听had a frank conversation about her role. 鈥淪he was clear that I was not the token Black woman and that it was not my responsibility to tell her every time there is a race problem in Oiselle,鈥� D茅sir says. D茅sir and Bergesen began getting to know each other over social media two years ago and met in person last year during New York City Marathon weekend. At the time, D茅sir had recently formed the听, a group whose mission was to 鈥渄isrupt the status quo of the male-dominated running industry.鈥� (The spelling of womxn,听, is designed to be inclusive听of all people who identify as women.)听The goal resonated with听Bergesen, who leads the brand with a strong, feminist bent. Bergesen went to D茅sir鈥檚 meetup before the marathon,听and the relationship grew from there into an 鈥渙rganic aligning鈥� on activism, social justice, and inclusive values, D茅sir says.

Another element of D茅sir鈥檚 role will be participating in the new advisory group Bergesen is creating to bring more diverse voices to听the top of the brand. In addition to Carter, Goucher, and Fleshman, the 11-person committee听will also include: , the founder of the ad agency Copacino + Fujikado; Michael Volz, Bergesen鈥檚 sibling听and a member of the LGTBQ+ community; and Oiselle president Atsuko Tamura, who joined the company in 2015.

The group will have input on all aspects of the company, including brand and marketing strategy, the growth of the elite and community teams, and product development. 鈥淎s a white woman, I鈥檝e had the growing realization that we need more diverse voices at our table,鈥� Bergesen says of the decision to form the committee. 鈥淭hose voices should be part of shaping business strategy and growth. Otherwise it鈥檚 just performative allyship.鈥�

As members of the new听advisory group, Carter听and D茅sir believe the committee听is an important step in addressing racism. 鈥淥ur life experiences inherently limit what we know,鈥� D茅sir says. 鈥淭he more diversity we have, as it relates to race, gender, and beliefs, the [fewer]听blind spots we have.鈥� In her role, Carter will advise the brand on inclusive leadership鈥攂oth broadly among the brand鈥檚 top executives听and specifically to the women who lead Oiselle鈥檚 community team, known as Vol茅e. Vol茅e is open to anyone and currently includes 4,000 women across the globe听as part of an online community that also hosts local meetups and events.

Hiring D茅sir and Carter in the middle of a听national听reckoning on race was intentional, but not as reactionary as it might seem. Oiselle began a conscious effort to diversify both its elite and community teams back in 2011, not just around race, but also in terms of class, education, culture, and gender identity. Over the past four years, the brand has signed a number of women of color to its (six out of the 16 current track and field athletes are women of color) and worked to attract more Black and Brown听women to the Vol茅e team.

Carter has been at the forefront of the latter effort. When she joined Vol茅e听in 2013, she was one of a handful of women of color out of roughly 100 members across the country. In order to attract more women of color to the team, Carter began regularly posting photos of herself and other members of听Vol茅e on social media. Women of color reached out to ask about the group, and membership among Black and Brown听women gradually grew. 鈥淢ore diversity comes from more diversity,鈥� she says. 鈥淲hen you see people who look like you, you think, OK, this is for me.鈥�

In 2018, Oiselle began hosting Big Birdcamp, a weekend-long running retreat for Vol茅e members. At a photo shoot, participants听were breaking off into subgroups鈥攔unners from the same region, runners who trained with the same coach. Carter asked for a shot of all the women of color present. 鈥淚t was a fairly large group,鈥� Carter says, estimating there were around 30 women. 鈥淭hat was cool to see.鈥�

The following year, Carter approached Oiselle about carving out space for women of color to meet separately at camp. Oiselle provided a room and put the meeting on the schedule. It proved an important development. 鈥淚t gave us space to be frank and honest about shared experiences,鈥� Carter says. After that听she started a private Facebook group for Vol茅e women of color, a forum she equates to affinity groups at other companies. 鈥淔or a lot of people, these spaces are a place you can breathe,鈥� she says, explaining that individual Black people often feel pressure to represent all Black people, which can affect how they present themselves to others. It鈥檚 a relief, she says, to have a place where Black people can just be themselves.

She adds that she feels 鈥渉eard at Oiselle, but not all women of color do.鈥� She cites the experience of one Black member who said she joined her white teammates one morning at camp and felt like she wasn鈥檛 seen, a sentiment that is often expressed by women of color. (Aliphine Tuliamuk, who won the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February, recently that she felt invisible after winning the trials because much of the press coverage focused on the white women racing. Carter called out this bias in .)

Carter is quick to point out that creating inclusive spaces must be deliberate. She says听that the typical model for running and outdoor brands has been: build it and hope everyone comes. But if you want to create a diverse community, you have to begin with the end user in mind, she听says. Hats are an example: her afro doesn鈥檛 fit under most running caps. Black women with natural hair need a visor. Details like these may seem small, but they carry huge emotional weight. 鈥淗aving these options can signal, Hey, you belong here,鈥� Carter says. 鈥淲ithout them, the message is not only do you not belong, but we haven鈥檛 thought about how you might fit in.鈥澨�(Bergesen says that the visor Oiselle now sells on its site is the result of Carter鈥檚 feedback.)

Carter will be facilitating a conversation about race and bias among Vol茅e鈥檚 4,000 members. She鈥檚 still in the early planning stages, but she hopes the team鈥檚 white members will do personal work around their own biases, privilege,听and racism. (Oiselle does not currently track the demographics of its 4,000 Vol茅e members. But after conferring with a few women of color on the team, the company plans to do a survey as part of its diversity effort.)

Carter and D茅sir听believe that in order to address racism in the running community, brands must be part of the solution. D茅sir says that people are, justifiably, turning to听companies听right now to demand听long-term commitment to equity and social change. (As Fleshman puts it: 鈥淲e all love running听and want brands to do more than sell us shit.鈥�) Brands help shape culture, and they can either evolve into diverse spaces or continue to perpetuate systemic racism. Oiselle is still predominantly white, Carter says, but the brand is putting the structure and people in place that can lead to change.

Both Carter and D茅sir听hope that the current conversations on race happening in the running space鈥攕uch as that have 听and panel discussions like , on systemic racism in running鈥攎ove from discussion to action. To effectively address systemic racism, brands need to bring more diverse people into all parts of their organizations,听from employees to leadership, Carter says.

鈥淏lack womxn听are always critical leaders in all spaces,鈥� D茅sir added in an email. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important the workplace is ready for diverse leadership. That is, it is welcoming and not hostile, and that Black women are part of the company鈥檚 transformation and commitment to equity.鈥�

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Six in the morning and wind drove the rain sideways. It was not a day to run a marathon. But it was Patriot鈥檚 Day and the champion was waiting.

In a few hours, Amby Burfoot, me, and a small group of friends would run the Boston Marathon 50 years after he ran down Boylston Street at age 21, depleted, nearly delirious, to win the race in 1968. My dirty little running secret is that I hate running Boston, with its late start, the waiting, the noise, and in my three experiences, the heat. But Amby was running and so I would be there.

I met Amby before he met me. During college I was a gym-rat who one day pushed open the doors and began to run. I loved being outside, and there was a power that came from running I hadn鈥檛 found in the gym. I subscribed to Runner鈥檚 World听and in its pages I found Amby Burfoot: writer, editor, runner, champion.

Running became central to my life, and the magazine became my bible, the word of the god Amby. When I landed a job at Runner鈥檚 World听more than a decade later, the champion鈥檚 office was next to mine. The first time I spotted him in the hallway I walked in the opposite direction and called my husband. 鈥淕uess who I just saw?鈥�

Eventually, I settled into the job and knocked on Amby鈥檚 office door almost daily, asking about a training tip or study. He was patient, kind. But to me he was still Amby Burfoot, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon, editor of Runner鈥檚 World, exalted professor of running journalism.

Then, 10 years later, I moved to his hometown. My husband鈥檚 job took us to Mystic, Connecticut, where Amby had retired and bought a house four miles from where he鈥檇 grown up. Our first run together was in the dead of winter. We left our houses at a designated time, met on the road bundled in cold-weather gear, and headed south toward a peninsula on the Long Island Sound.

The champion runs slowly now, but his stride displays the ease and fluidity of speed. As we ran, he told me about his bout with depression, the strangeness of not feeling like running. We went over a small bridge into a woodsy area. 鈥淪ee that pond,鈥� Amby said. 鈥淲e used to skate there.鈥�

Amby took me on a tour of the small town he grew up in, claiming his love for the name 鈥淪ound Breeze,鈥� the street he grew up on. We ran by his childhood home. 鈥淪ee the top window,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hat was my room. I could freeze water in it.鈥�

Amby was unexpectedly open, and over the course of those 10 miles he started to move from god to man, from legend to friend. The clincher happened a few runs later when I hesitated to make a pit stop mid-run. I couldn鈥檛 pee听in front of the champion. But then Amby said he was running into the woods and that was that.

We ran a few times a week, meeting on the road, going this way or that. We were chatty, switching topics easily from running to writing, marriage to movies and Amby鈥檚 favorite鈥攊ndustry gossip. There were no masks, no pretense, no competition. There was only the run, the pure pleasure and necessity of movement.

I thought running with Amby would be running with history. That over miles along the river, he鈥檇 regale me with stories about Bill Rodgers, Frank Shorter, Alberto Salazar, Joan Benoit Samuelson. He鈥檇 tell me about the time he ran with Eliud Kipchoge in Kenya, Oprah in New York, about the women who ran Boston the year he won, despite the fact that they were barred from entering.

But Amby was always in the moment. He talked about the study he was reading, where he could pitch it, and tossed out whatever was on his mind: 鈥淲ant to hear the eternal training question I鈥檝e thought about for decades?鈥� 鈥淒id you read the new weight-loss piece in the Times?鈥�

I sometimes steered the conversation back, though, wanting to know how he started running, why he kept running, why he wanted to win Boston so badly.

鈥淥h, Kelley,鈥� he said, without missing a beat. John J Kelley was an American marathoner, Olympian, Boston champion (1957) and the cross-country coach at Fitch, where Amby went to high school.

When you are a fan of both the champion and the sport, and all the dots start connecting鈥擪elley was a Boston champ, Kelley was his coach, Amby鈥檚 dream was to win Boston鈥攁nd you are running on the road where both men, separately and together, hammered tempo workouts and long runs, every run becomes something more.

One winter my husband and I housesat while Amby and his wife, Cristina, escaped to Mexico. Sometimes after work, I wandered the house, looking at snapshots of his kids, the portrait of him and wife jumping off a nearby pier on their wedding day, taking the leap into marriage. I sat on the floor of Amby鈥檚 office, looking at the paperwork scattered about: An invitation to a reunion of the first US Olympic Marathon Trials in 1968, which Amby had DNF鈥檇; a print out of a photo of Amby and Kelley running in heavy cotton sweatshirts; a log book from his Boston training days, the pages revealing a runner obsessed with time, weight, and speed.

When Amby told me he would be running Boston on the 50th anniversary of his win, I invited myself along. We trained on River Road, climbed up Clift Street to Kelley鈥檚 house, ran down and around the peninsula on the sound.

I hadn鈥檛 thought that the race itself would reveal anything.

We鈥擜mby, me, his brother Gary and four other friends鈥攕tarted in a tight pack. As we entered Ashland, the deluge hit. The champion, in rain pants and jacket with his hood up and his 1968 bib number pinned to his pants, was instantly drenched. We hunkered down. The battle had begun.

Ray Charbonneau, a steady upbeat man, became our timer, shouting 鈥淩un!鈥� then 鈥淲alk!鈥� at 4:1 intervals (4 minutes of running, one minute of walking), Amby鈥檚 go-to now for long runs and marathons. Megan Valentine, a sub-3:00 marathoner, was our foot soldier, disappearing and somehow reappearing with dry socks to replace wet mittens.

All of us were focused on staying warm, so we didn鈥檛 talk much. It was what I imagine running in a lead pack is like, everyone with their own thoughts, but aware of each other. I think now of eventual 2018 winner Des Linden. She had mentally conceded her race and waited for US teammate Shalane Flanagan while she took a bathroom break. Like her, we ran to make sure the others made it.

At the half, Megan found a big plastic jacket to help keep one teammate warm. At mile 16, the champion鈥檚 hands were red and cold. I gave him my mittens. We carried on.

When the Citco sign came into view and we crossed into Boston, the rain fell hard again. Amby turned his face to the sky, shouting, 鈥淏ring it on!鈥� We all smiled.

We followed the course onto Hereford Street, made the left onto Boylston and the finish line came into view. What is it like to the see the place where, at least in one way, your life began? Where a single win would define who are you, or rather, you鈥檇 define it, and you鈥檇 elevate that joy and love and disbelief into a life dedicated to the sport.

If you are Amby Burfoot, you soak it in. After the turn onto Boylston, Amby stopped and walked. Unlike the 21-year-old who wanted to end the pain, the champion was in no hurry. He pushed his hood back, took off his hat, and waved to the die-hard fans in rain ponchos. The announcer began talking about Amby鈥檚 win and his life and the moment felt too personal, too intimate, so I dropped back. Amby eventually broke into a jog toward the finish, where his wife, Cristina, was waiting for him.

Across the finish line, Amby spoke to the press, then we all walked through the Fairmont Hotel drenched but elated. Later, we met for dinner, shared war stories, and raised glasses to Boston and running.

It took me awhile to understand that what I had the privilege of seeing was a life, the person behind the headline, the man underneath the title. I returned to Mystic filled with a strange sense of mortality and immortality, of the beauty of living, and of the profound and simple act of running with a friend. I rushed around the house, found my watch and gloves and got out the door. Out on the road, the champion was waiting.

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The last thing you want to worry about mid-workout is whether your shorts will stage a wrestling match with your knees or if your strappy suit will leave a little too much exposed. We asked professional surfers, stand-up paddleboarders, swimmers, and triathletes to share the swimwear they rely on.

Virus ST3 Origin Active Shorts ($54)

Slater Trout, Stand-Up Paddleboarder

Training in comes down to a feeling of freedom, says Slater Trout, a world championship medalist in stand-up paddleboarding. 鈥淭hey feel like air when I train in them,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 hate shorts that bind up over your knees, and these sit just above the knee for a clean fit. They also have a wide leg, which also makes them great for the gym, running, and biking.鈥� Though the fabric is light, Trout says it鈥檚 durable. 鈥淚鈥檝e put hundreds of hours of pure abuse on them and they鈥檙e holding up just fine.鈥�

Rip Curl Mirage Conner Spin Out Boardshorts听($55)

Conner Coffin, Surfer

When it comes to shorts, Conner Coffin says these Rip Curls are the Goldilocks of the surfing world: 鈥淚 like a bit of bright color but not too bright, stretchy but not too stretchy, short but not too short,鈥� says the 24-year-old rising star who is currently ranked tenth in the world in his sport. Coffin partnered with his sponsor Rip Curl to design for training. 鈥淢y latest,鈥� he says, 鈥渋s a stylish take on technical shorts.鈥� The fabric is a blend of polyester and elastane, which has just the right amount of stretch to move freely on the board, says Coffin, but not so much that the shorts feel baggy.

TYR Trinityfit ($55)

Kelsi Worrell, Swimmer

鈥淔it is the biggest challenge in swimsuits, and it鈥檚 what I like most about this one-piece,鈥� says Kelsi Worrell, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist and TYR ambassador. 鈥淭he straps on the have just enough tension to stay in place but aren鈥檛 tight and don鈥檛 limit my movement at all. I can do a two-hour workout and my shoulders still feel great. I also feel secure and comfortable in the suit. When I push off, there鈥檚 not a lot of drag on my back or front, so the suit isn鈥檛 limiting me, which is what you want in swimwear.鈥� Worrell also likes the colors. Her favorites: pink with orange straps and bright yellow.

Roka Elite HD One-Piece Power Back Swimsuit ($60)

Meredith Kessler, Triathlete

鈥� is about as comfortable as it gets in the water,鈥� says Meredith Kessler, five-time Ironman New Zealand champion. 鈥淭he lower cut around the hips and higher cut and compression around the chest make it so I do not need to worry about being exposed or getting a wedgie every flip turn.鈥� Kessler also appreciates the fit鈥攕nug and secure with minimal drag. 鈥淚 really feel comfortable in it. I don鈥檛 have to triple check to make sure everything is perfectly positioned. I just slide it on and dive in.鈥�

Speedo Mesh Drag Suit ($28)

Ryan Murphy, Swimmer

鈥淚鈥檓 one of the few swimmers who likes to wear a to train in,鈥� says Ryan Murphy, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 100-meter backstroke. 鈥淲hen I have this suit on, I have to pull and kick harder to keep my body on the surface of the water, and I can feel my catch and stroke more with the added resistance.鈥� Murphy pairs the drag suit with traditional Speedo briefs for more versatile workouts, wearing the drag for part of his yardage and slipping it off for quick, fast intervals.

Arena Mast Light Tech Back Suit ($68)

Haley Anderson, Swimmer

Haley Anderson, the national 5K open-water champion, loves the simple, no-fuss aspects of . 鈥淭he Mast Tech has been my practice suit for years now,鈥� she says. 鈥淭he cut and fit is comfortable and snug but leaves room to move around, and the material stands up well to chlorine without fading or stretching out. For those who like a little less coverage for sunny outdoor training, I highly recommend this suit.鈥�

Roka SIM Pro II Shorts ($120)

Jesse Thomas, Triathlete

let Jesse Thomas, six-time Wildflower Triathlon champion and three-time Ironman winner, mimic racing in a wetsuit without the downsides of training in one. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e shorts, so obviously they鈥檙e a lot easier to get on than a regular wetsuit, and you won鈥檛 roast in the pool in them,鈥� says Thomas. The center panel traps air to improve buoyancy, while less float on the sides helps you rotate properly. 鈥淭hey lift my midsection to where my body alignment is closer to wetsuit feel,鈥� he says.

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When it comes to training, little things like hats often go unheralded. But they keep you from overheating in the summer, getting too chilly in the winter, or landing a gnarly sunburn. Translation: Without a hat, your workouts can suck. Here are the pros鈥� picks to avoid such a fate.

Buff Pack Run Cap ($30)

Gina Lucrezi, Ultrarunner

鈥� is a staple in my trail run kit,鈥� says Gina Lucrezi, the two-time winner of the Leadville Silver Rush 50-Miler and first American at the UTMB CCC 100K. 鈥淚t鈥檚 lightweight, breathable, and packs down to practically nothing. The brim holds its shape in transit, and the elastic pull-cord in the back lets you tailor the fit without the extra hardware that adds bulk.鈥� Bonus: The upper panel offers UPF 50 sun protection.

Icebreaker Reversible Pocket 200 Beanie ($18)

Whitney Hedberg, 国产吃瓜黑料 Racer

When Whitney Hedberg hits the trail for a hike or run, is in her pack, even in summer. 鈥淚 live at 10,000 feet in Breckenridge, Colorado, where it can rain or snow in any season, so I need a hat that keeps me warm no matter the conditions,鈥� says the world champion competitor. 鈥淕etting soaked can end warmth immediately, unless you鈥檙e donning merino wool. It鈥檚 lightweight, but if it gets wet, I can keep going without getting chilled. You want be able to trust your gear, especially when you go far and high and don鈥檛 have an easy exit, which is the case in most of my mountain workouts. This hat checks all the boxes for me.鈥�

Flexfit Delta Hat ($9)

Ian Ross, Canoeist

During a workout or a race, there鈥檚 one thing pro boater Ian Ross doesn鈥檛 want to worry about: his hat flying off. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a small thing but so important,鈥� says the nation鈥檚 top sprint C1 canoeist. 鈥淎djustable caps come off too easily. Since is sized, once you find the right one, the polyester and spandex create the right amount of give, so it鈥檚 easy to put on, and has the right amount of snugness to make it stay. I wore it for the first time in 2016. Now I wear it for all workouts and while running, lifting, or paddling.鈥�

Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Hat ($19)

Hadley Hammer, Big-Mountain Skier

鈥淢uch of my summer training involves hiking and climbing high in the Teton Range for anything from a quick three-hour mission to a long ten-hour day. Since summers aren鈥檛 particularly balmy in Jackson, I need versatile headwear,鈥� says Hadley Hammer, a Freeride World Tour competitor and Buff ambassador. 鈥淭he protects me from the elements but isn鈥檛 too hot while scrambling around. It鈥檚 also so light and small that it鈥檚 easy to throw in my jacket.鈥� Hadley also feels great sporting the eco-friendly and naturally odor-resistant wool, even multiple days in a row.

Headsweats Go Hat ($22)

Abby Broughton, 国产吃瓜黑料 Racer

From running to paddling to climbing, has been adventure racer Abby Broughton鈥檚 go-to headgear for years. 鈥淗ats can get itchy, but this absorbs sweat without you noticing,鈥� says the world champion competitor and former member of the U.S. rowing team. 鈥淚 also love the overall design. The brim isn鈥檛 so long that it blocks vision, but not so short that it鈥檚 pointless. The clip makes it easy to put on quickly with a ponytail, and the fabric is light and breathable. You can also throw it in the washer over and over and it doesn鈥檛 break down.鈥�

Patagonia Duckbill Trucker Hat ($35)

Suzy Williams, Backcountry.com Gearhead

鈥淚鈥檝e tried scores of hats while working as a gearhead, but I鈥檝e always been a huge fan of trucker hats, so I was stoked when Patagonia came out with a of the classic style,鈥� says Suzy Williams, gear expert with Backcountry.com. It boasts an internal Coolmax headband to wick away sweat, an adjustable rear buckle with elastic for a snug fit, and a darker-tinted underbill to reduce glare on bright days and snowy glaciers. Plus, the hat is made of 92 percent recycled nylon and is Bluesign approved, meaning it鈥檚 free of harmful substances.鈥�

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There are few things worse for a workout than听ill-fitting shorts. To avoid chafing disaster, follow advice from the pros and try one of these pairs鈥攖hey鈥檙e all light, comfortable, and allow for easy movement.

Spyder Phenom Boardshorts ($55)

Steven Nyman, Downhill Skier

are Olympian and downhill ski specialist Steve Nyman鈥檚 go-to shorts in the off-season. 鈥淚 wear them all day, every day, for all activities鈥斅璼trength training, surfing, and paddleboarding,鈥� he says. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e stretchy, easy to move in, and have cuts on the side of legs, which suit my big ol鈥� skier quads. Without them, I鈥檇 blow through shorts fast. They鈥檙e also not too long, which can be restrictive.鈥�

The North Face Better Than Naked ($55)

Stephanie Howe Violett, Ultrarunner

鈥淭he name is astute because ,鈥� says Stephanie Howe Violett, the 2014 Western States 100 champion. 鈥淭he fabric feels good against the skin, and the wide waistband stays put without being too tight. And when it鈥檚 dark out, the bright colors motivate me. After all, it鈥檚 those small things that get you out the door.鈥�

Mizuno Alpha 5.5 ($45)

Michal Kapral, Distance Runner

鈥淚鈥檓 a minimalist when it comes to running, and fit the bill. The pocket setup is ideal, with a place for keys in the front and a zippered slot in the back that鈥檚 just large enough for a credit card or money. I also really like the mid-length. They鈥檙e short enough to allow for easy movement, but not so short that I get self-conscious. They鈥檙e my must-have for all training runs.鈥�

Lululemon Speed Up 2.5 ($58)

Kate Courtney, Mountain Biker

鈥淚鈥檓 a shorts monogamist,鈥� says professional mountain biker Kate Courtney, who, after her first gym workout in , went out and bought three more pairs. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e light and breathable and have a thick waistband, which makes them sturdy and comfortable for tough workouts. I also love all the color options, which make them fun.鈥�

Second Skin Quatroflx 5 Compression Shorts ($25)

Kaitlyn McElroy, Kayaker

The deal-sealing element of is their soft but sturdy material, says Kaitlyn McElroy, who has five World Cup medals to her name. 鈥淎 kayaker needs to be able to slide a bit on the seat while you paddle, and if you鈥檙e wearing loose shorts or the wrong material, you get butt cuts,鈥� she says. 鈥淪econd Skin uses its own special fabric that鈥檚 comfortable, thick, and durable. I have a pair that鈥檚 lasted a year鈥攁 long shelf life for kayak shorts. They鈥檙e also tight without being restrictive, don鈥檛 ride up when rotating on the seat, and come at a great price point.鈥�

Cotopaxi Crux Active ($65)

Chris Brinlee Jr., Mountaineer

鈥� have all the right stuff,鈥� says mountaineer Chris Brinlee Jr., who, along with his climbing partner, completed the first documented traverse of the Canadian Rockies鈥� Endless Chain Ridge last winter. 鈥淎 great cut that emphasizes movement, without being out of place around town. Fabric that鈥檚 stretchy and durable but also quick-drying. There鈥檚 also a clever little zippered pocket hidden inside the main one that鈥檚 perfect for carrying an ID and some cash.鈥�

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Calories and proper hydration are crucial in long, hard efforts. But fitting them into your workouts shouldn鈥檛 disrupt your rhythm. Here, five pros share the gear they use to make on-the-go fueling easy.

Revelate Design Mag-Tank ($59)

Eric Zuber, Mountain Biker

鈥淢id-workout, I won鈥檛 stop to eat, and lets me grab what I need quickly,鈥� says Eric Zuber, a Cat 1 mountain bike racer based in Boise, Idaho. He says Mag-Tank鈥檚 magnetic clasp is the difference maker. 鈥淶ippers don鈥檛 work when riding and eating on rough terrain,鈥� Zuber says. 鈥淵ou need to be able to flip the feed bag open, grab your chews or jerky, and let it snap shut, all with one hand. That鈥檚 the beauty of this bag: single-hand access with no fuss.鈥�

CamelBak Octane XCT Hydration Pack ($84)

Resi Stiegler, Alpine Ski Racer

When the snow melts, three-time Olympian Resi Stiegler swaps ski workouts for long hikes in the mountains. 鈥淚 hike 15 to 20 miles on the weekend and love that holds a lot of water [70 ounces] and has plenty of room for snacks and a rain jacket, but it鈥檚 not big or bulky,鈥� she says. 鈥淚 can move swiftly, stay hydrated, and be prepared for any weather.鈥� Steigler digs the waistband pockets, largely because they allow easy access to snacks. And the X-factor? Its versatility鈥攖he Octane XCT is as good for long hauls as it is for shorter outings. 鈥淚 do what I call the after-school special鈥攁 45-minute jaunt in the afternoon鈥攁nd being able to just grab the pack and go makes getting out easier.鈥�

Mocke Rapid Hydration Bladder ($48) + Mocke PFD ($150)

Michele Eray, Kayaker

鈥淎s a kayaker, I have to keep my hands free, so combining a with a is near genius,鈥� says Michele Eray, a South African Olympian and Mocke Paddling ambassador. 鈥淵ou can use the bladder with other personal flotation devices, but this one is light and has two pouches, making it ideal to carry both water and snacks.鈥� The 1.5-liter bladder capacity is enough for three- to four-hour paddles. Eray likes that it鈥檚 easy to use and clean. 鈥淭he bladder has a wide opening at the top, so you can add water or sports drink easily and get into it with a sponge,鈥� Eray says. She usually freezes the bladder overnight before long, hot hours on the water.

Wyn Republic Jersey ($120)

Rebeccah Wassner, Triathlete

The New York鈥揵ased triathlete first fell in love with for its pockets. 鈥淚 load myself down with gels and bottles so I don鈥檛 have to stop when I鈥檓 on a training ride, and this is the first kit I鈥檝e worn that has the right size pockets,鈥� she says. 鈥淭here are three across the back, which means you can organize your food and not waste time fishing for what you want.鈥� Other jerseys have a similar system, but Wassner has found that some are too narrow to also hold a phone. Plus, the fabric is soft, light, and stretchy, and the cut is masterfully aerodynamic鈥攕o when you reach back for a gel or bar, you鈥檙e not fighting fabric.

Nathan VaporZach ($124)

Zach Miller, Ultrarunner

One day, Zach Miller realized that is the one you design yourself. 鈥淚 started out in road and track running, and the most you have to carry is a car key,鈥� says the two-time TNF 50-mile champion and a top finisher at the 2016 and 2017 UTMB. 鈥淏ut in ultrarunning, the more you carry, the longer you can go. I wanted a pack that let me run fast and far and that also let me carry food and fuel without a lot of bulk.鈥� Enter the Nathan VaporZach, a stripped-down pack that Miller says retains the essentials. Made of breathable mesh material, it has enough pockets for gels, bars, and a jacket, but not so many that you lose track. Two bottles sit in front, with high straws for easy sipping. 鈥淭he bottles are 12-ounce soft flasks, which is like a Ziploc bag with a cap, so when you finish the bottle, it鈥檚 easy to stash, super light, not bulky,鈥� Miller says. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 the benefit of the whole pack: It鈥檚 light, fast, and simple.鈥�

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It鈥檚 likely that no other piece of running gear has been studied more closely than the shoe. So we were curious: What do people who know the most about the human body and endurance performance put on their feet?

New Balance 1400v5 ($68)

Alex Hutchinson

Journalist and Author of

鈥淚鈥檓 pretty promiscuous about shoes,鈥� says Hutchinson, who writes our Sweat Science column. 鈥淚 generally have three or four pairs in rotation, but the one constant in my lineup is a pair of these racing flats. They鈥檙e light and fast, but with a little more cushioning and support than others. The extra support makes them comfortable enough that I can wear them for workouts without feeling like my legs get beat up. And because they鈥檙e small and light, they travel well.鈥�

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Merrell Bare Access 4 Trail ($130)

Blaise Dubois

Physical Therapist and Biomechanics Researcher at the University of Laval, Qu茅bec City, Canada

鈥淚鈥檓 fully adapted to minimalist shoes, which I鈥檝e been running in for 20 years. I run in . The shoe rates greater than 80 percent on the , a tool developed by 42 experts around the world to score shoes on how well they allow natural foot movement. The Bare Access have zero drop and minimal cushioning. I love them because I feel the ground and have a place for my toes, and the shoe encourages a lighter, more forward stride, a running technique that better protects against injury. Plus, they鈥檙e light, so I run faster.鈥�

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 ($85)

Michelle McAlarnen

Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Minnesota State University

鈥淚鈥檝e worn the Adrenaline for years, and is the best. It has the lightness of more minimalist models, the pronation control I need, and the cushioning that helps keep a chronic hip injury from flaring up. The toe box is also narrower than others, so they hug my foot well without restricting movement. I鈥檝e considered trying different pairs, but I鈥檓 pretty committed to this one.鈥�

The Altra One 2.5 ($66)

Bryan Heiderscheit

Physical Therapist and Director of the University of Wisconsin鈥檚 Runner鈥檚 Clinic

鈥淚鈥檓 a big fan of , as it fits my foot shape nicely,鈥� Heiderscheit says. 鈥淚 started wearing zero-drop shoes a number of years ago and have stuck with it because it matches my running style and mechanics well. The light cushioning and thin, flexible midsole help me keep a good running posture.鈥�

Sketchers GoRun 5 ($49)

Steve Magness

Exercise Physiologist and Running Coach

鈥淚 generally use two pairs of shoes: the and the Asics DynaFlyte. The lightness of the Sketchers on trails allows my foot to do most of the work. I鈥檝e had Achilles issues for years, so the soft-back heel鈥攚hich just means there鈥檚 no hard heel cup鈥攈as been a godsend for preventing aggravation in that area. I use the on many road runs, but the value of the Sketchers is top-notch. My shoe selection mostly comes down to intuition and fit, versus some scientific process. I ask myself if the shoe lets my foot do what it needs to do and decide if running in them feel good.鈥�

Brooks Glycerin 15 ($103)

Cindra Kamphoff

Performance Psychologist and Author of Beyond Grit

鈥淚 changed to this after being injured a lot and found it helped me stay healthy. It has great a great cushy feel, which I want for marathon training, and they hold up well even after significant mileage. I feel fast and confident in them, and the bright colors鈥攑urple and blue鈥攎ake me feel bold.鈥�

Saucony Peregrine Trail Shoe ($118)

Jay Dicharry

Physical Therapist, Biomechanical Analyst, and Author of Running Rewired

鈥淚鈥檝e been wearing Merrell Trail Gloves for short runs over the past eight years to improve proprioception, and with the biomechanical research I鈥檝e done, I can tell you point blank: People don鈥檛 give enough attention to building control and coordination in their feet! But if you told me we鈥檙e going on a longer run or picking up the pace, that鈥檚 no time for a super-minimal shoe. So here鈥檚 the naked truth about the : A little cushioning goes a long way. It has just enough padding to reduce stress on your foot. The Peregrine gives me a smooth and balanced ride, plus untold amounts of traction for the steep and rugged trails I seek out on any run.鈥�

New Balance Minimus ($71)

Daniel Lieberman

Chair of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University

鈥淚 wear a variety of different shoes to mix it up, but all are zero drop, because I鈥檓 a forefoot striker and don鈥檛 need or want any cushioning on the heel, otherwise I end up running like a ballerina,鈥� says Lieberman, a barefoot running expert who was featured in Christopher McDougall鈥檚 bestseller Born to Run. 鈥淚 also like my shoe to fit my foot, not vice versa, so I like a wide toe box. When it is cold or wet, I wear Joe Nimbles, sometimes , sometimes Merrell foot gloves, sometimes Vivo Barefoot. When it is warm, I really like wearing Luna sandals. And, of course, sometimes I wear no shoe at all.鈥�

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A watch is no longer just a timepiece. It鈥檚 a training tool, a workout partner, and a coach. Try one of these six expert-tested options to see big gains in your workouts.

Epson ProSense 347 ($299)

Camille Herron, Ultrarunner

Camille Herron was looking for a watch that could go the distance听and found it with . 鈥淚t鈥檚 the Energizer bunny of watches,鈥� says Herron, the 2017 Comrades Marathon champion and 100-mile world record holder. 鈥淚t has a 46-hour battery in GPS mode, so it鈥檚 incredibly dependable.鈥� Another cool feature: You can set up alerts to remind you to fuel and hydrate during a training run and throughout the day. 鈥淭he watch is like a training partner in that way,鈥� Herron says. 鈥淚 like that the alerts are loud enough to catch my attention, even if I鈥檓 totally vegged out.鈥� Herron, who is an Epson athlete, set up her watch to sync automatically with her phone, making tracking intervals and progression runs simple. 鈥淭his watch just makes my life easier,鈥� she says.

Suunto Ambit3 ($259)

Nik Miller, Sprint Paracanoeist

There is a lot that Nik Miller, the American sprint paracanoe record holder in the 200 meters, likes about : 鈥淚 like that the battery lasts for multiple training sessions over multiple days. I like being able to customize the screen so I can see heart rate, pace, time, and splits all at once. And I really like that this watch holds up. I鈥檓 hard on equipment, and despite getting beat up in the boat sometimes with bagging or saltwater, there鈥檚 no corrosion.鈥� The two other features Miller values most: the strap-based heart rate monitor鈥斺�淚鈥檝e tried wrist heart rate systems, but the strap is much more accurate鈥濃�攁nd the precision of the tracking system. 鈥淚 break down the 200 meters, my race distance, into 50-meter intervals to see how low I can hit that distance [around ten seconds] and have had lag time with other watches, but not this one,鈥� Miller says. 鈥淭his watch is anything you want it to be. Long intervals, short intervals, high reps, low reps, you make it your own,鈥� he says.

Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire ($644)

Karissa Lamb, Gearhead at Backcountry.com

鈥淚f you鈥檙e a data geek, this watch can help you take your fitness to the next level,鈥� says Karissa Lamb, who gives product recommendations at Backcountry.com and has been handling calls for the past two years from Type A athletes asking about the latest innovations. boasts GLONASS technology (top-of-the-line GPS navigation), wrist-based heart rate monitoring, preloaded full-color topographical maps, and an indestructible crystal face, so you can put it through the ringer. And the screen resolution? 鈥淐razy nice,鈥� Lamb says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 cellphone quality.鈥� The watch links with your phone for texts and other notifications, tracks your sleep, and can tell you how many calories you鈥檝e burned. But Lamb says its coolest feature is the new performance tool that analyzes your workout history and offers feedback on the quality of your training. 鈥淚 never thought I鈥檇 recommend a pricey watch,鈥� Lamb says, 鈥渂ut you pay a ton for something like your car, so why not for your body?鈥�

Apple Watch ($339)

Kate Courtney, Mountain Biker

鈥淚 typically move from one workout to the next, so it鈥檚 important for me to have a watch that I don鈥檛 need to take off,鈥� says Kate Courtney, a national mountain bike champion and member of Team USA cycling. 鈥淭he is waterproof, so I can go straight from a ride to the shower and still be wearing it when I head to the gym.鈥� Courtney uses the watch鈥檚 training feature mostly for strength circuits at the gym, where she values the alerts. 鈥淚 like being able to put my phone away to avoid distractions and get the most out of the workout but also not miss a message from a coach or family member,鈥� she says. Courtney wears the rose gold face and light pink athletic strap for a splash of fashion.

Fitbit Ionic ($298)

Dean Karnazes, Ultrarunner

鈥� is utilitarian,鈥� says Dean Karnazes, best known for conceiving and executing his own epic events, like a 350-mile continuous run and 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. 鈥淚t does everything well. I can see texts or alerts, and the screen is incredibly bright, which I like because it鈥檚 visible in sunlight.鈥� Karnazes also appreciates the battery life (ten hours in GPS mode), the altimeter, the downloadable maps and, importantly, the watch鈥檚 storage capability. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 run with a phone, so to be able to put audiobooks on the watch and listen via wireless earbuds is big for me,鈥� says Karnazes, who is sponsored by Fitbit. Bonus: The Ionic reminds you to start the chronograph if you forget, and you can personalize it with 150 different watch faces, including Karnazes鈥� favorite, the pug face.

Garmin Forerunner 935 Tri Bundle ($649)

Jenny Fletcher, Triathlete

鈥淢y love for borders on obsession,鈥� says professional triathlete and model Jenny Fletcher. 鈥淭he data capability is just endless.鈥� The multisport functions let her track swim, bike, and run workouts in all their variations and measures performance variables in each discipline: laps and strokes during a swim, velocity and turnover during a run, and output on the bike, all of which automatically uploads to your phone. 鈥淚t鈥檚 probably more data than I need, but it鈥檚 fun to compare numbers across workouts, see where the fatigue was, and how I might address it,鈥� she says. Fletcher overtaxed herself last year, competing in six half Ironmans and three full Ironman events, and she says all that information, along with the wrist-based heart rate monitor, is helping her approach training and racing more deliberately this year.

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Holding the records for the fastest 10,000 meters and run by an American woman, Molly Huddle is no stranger to speed. At this year鈥檚 Boston Marathon, she has her eyes set on 2:20, the benchmark she believes she needs to hit in order to podium. Doing so will require Huddle to shave just over eight minutes from her personal best鈥攏o small feat for someone running in only her second marathon. That means she鈥檚 training hard, long, and fast and can鈥檛 afford any injuries. We caught up with Huddle, 33, at her winter training hub in Scottsdale, Arizona, to ask what gear she鈥檚 relying on for a strong and steady buildup.

Saucony Kinvara 9 ($109)

鈥淭his shoe has just the right level of cushioning for me. I live in a city half the year, and the听Kinvaras听are soft enough for running on concrete but still light and responsive. The cushioning is neutral听and the drop is low, so you feel like you can run fast in it. I鈥檒l put hundreds of miles on before Boston.鈥�

Polar M430 Watch ($199)

鈥淥f course this watch tracks my miles and pace, but what I love is the . This is my first full season with it, and having the heart rate data right there helps me monitor my workouts and keep them the right level, particularly on easy days. If my heart rate is higher than it should be, I鈥檒l slow down. That鈥檚 huge for my recovery.鈥�

Believe听Training Journal ($21)

鈥淚 keep a log of the work I鈥檓 doing so I can see patterns in training and write down seasonal goals and race plans. I鈥檝e kept training journals since high school, and I like having a hard copy. It鈥檚 easier to go back to read. speaks to me, kind of literally; it has inspiring quotes that I鈥檒l often flip through until I find the one that I need on that given week.鈥�

KT Tape ($9)

鈥淚鈥檝e been finding new sore areas with the increase in mileage that comes with training for the marathon, so I use to enhance recovery on my left calf and foot after runs. It lifts the skin away a bit and allows for better blood flow. It鈥檚 subtle, but at this level, it鈥檚 that final 1 percent that makes all the difference. I鈥檝e started taping before workouts, too, for the involuntary muscular benefits. I鈥檒l put it on my calf to engage the muscle, which helps me move efficiently during long runs.鈥�

Gatorade Endurance Gels ($35 for 21)

鈥淚鈥檝e been loving , particularly the Apple Pear flavor. They have a light taste that鈥檚 a little more natural, plus a thinner consistency that鈥檚 easier to eat quickly mid-workout. The taste is so good that I actually look forward to fueling now. It beats the heck out of frosting-like, sticky gels.鈥�

Saucony Impulse Bra Top ($42)

鈥� is cute and really comfortable. It has smooth seams, is breathable, and is cut in a way that doesn鈥檛 dig in anywhere. There鈥檚 also a cool crisscross strap design that鈥檚 unique, if for nothing more than to vary my tan lines!鈥�

Koala Clip Sports Bra Phone Holder ($26)

鈥淚 carry my phone more often than I ever thought I would: for safety, if I鈥檓 running alone or in a new place, but also for podcasts and music. I like the and soft outer fabric, because it鈥檚 not bulky and doesn鈥檛 chafe. It says to wear it on your back, but I tuck it in the front for easier access. It鈥檚 one of those little things that just makes your workout better.鈥�

Addaday Nonagon Roller ($35)

鈥淭his is the black belt level of . It has a solid middle, so it鈥檚 firm, and a unique surface with bumps and edges that get into your muscles. I use it on my IT band, calf, and upper back before and after running.鈥�

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Reaching peak fitness requires workouts and recovery. Here, five pros and one recovery specialist share the tools they use to prevent injury and prime their bodies for the next interval.

Hyperice Vyper 2.0 Vibrating Fitness Roller ($199)

Ian Sharman, Ultrarunner and Endurance Coach

Most days after a run, you鈥檒l find four-time Leadville 100 champion Ian Sharman rolling out his hips, quads, hamstrings, and calves with . Hyperice is one of the firmest rollers on the market. That, along with the vibration setting, gives you a deeper massage than regular foam rolling. 鈥淵ou can go harder without hurting,鈥� Sharman says. 鈥淚 see it as form of active recovery. It increases blood flow, reduces tightness, and lowers your chance of biomechanical problems, which makes it worth the price.鈥� Bonus: The Hyperice鈥檚 small size travels well.

Gu Energy Recovery Drink ($32)

Emma Garrard, Pro XTerra Athlete

Professional multisport athlete and Gu ambassador Emma Garrard sums up her love for this in one word: convenience. 鈥淚 have a full-time job and two kids under five, so I don鈥檛 have time to make a meal after workouts,鈥� she says. 鈥淭his ensures I get the right balance of carbs and protein.鈥� The no-fuss, portable drink packs 10 grams of whey protein and includes a blend of carbohydrate sources, fructose, and maltodextrin to replenish glycogen stores. 鈥淥nce, I didn鈥檛 have it and felt like crap,鈥� Garrard says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 one of the small details that makes a big difference in how I feel.鈥� Garrard prefers the Vanilla Cream flavor for its versatility. 鈥淚 can add cocoa powder if I want, or fruit to make a smoothie.鈥�

The Wave Tool ($49)

Keenan Takahashi, Professional Rock Climber

Keenan Takahashi, known for his first ascent of Terminus, a V12 in Bishop, California, and Ubuntu, a V13 in South Africa, was introduced to the by a fellow climber. The handheld device鈥攄esigned with eight edges made for soft-tissue mobilization鈥攈as since become a regular part of his recovery routine. 鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to get really deep with a ball or roller,鈥� Takahashi says. 鈥淏ut with the Wave鈥檚 multiple sides鈥攕ome straight, some rounded鈥攜ou can really get specific with pressure and location.鈥� The device was developed by two physical therapists and rock climbers, people who know what it takes to relieve pain and stay primed. Takahashi uses it regularly to release tension and adhesions in his forearms and fingers, but says it works really well on quads, calves, and shoulders鈥攁nywhere you (or a friend) can find the good hurt.

2XU Compression Tights ($69)

Sheri Piers, Elite Marathoner

Why only wear compression socks when the quads and hamstrings take a beating too? That鈥檚 the reasoning behind Sheri Piers鈥� decision to slip on these after long runs and speed workouts. 鈥淭hey reduce the throb I feel in my legs after hard workouts,鈥� says Piers, a three-time competitor at the Olympic Marathon Trials. 鈥淭hey have that just-right amount of compression that feels secure and comforting without being restrictive.鈥� Piers wears the tights for a few hours around the house, both while lounging and moving about, for a combination of rest and active recovery.

Gnarly BCAA ($36)

Michaela Kiersch, Professional Rock Climber

Michaela Kiersch usually does two workouts a day鈥攁 mix of hard bouldering, hangboarding, and campusing鈥攁nd consumes a big glass of this in between. 鈥淏CAA [branched-chain amino acids] helps repair muscles. If I鈥檓 sore for my next session, my willpower goes down and I鈥檓 not able to do the intensity I want,鈥� she says. 鈥淜eeping soreness down lets me do multiple higher-quality workouts every week.鈥� Kiersch, a member of the U.S. National Team for bouldering and leads and owner of the first female ascents of Golden Ticket and Necessary Evil, also likes that Gnarly products are gluten-free, vegan, and GMO-free. She recommends the Berry Lemonade flavor: 鈥淚t tastes like fruit punch, but isn鈥檛 too sweet.鈥�

Prana E.C.O. Yoga Mat ($48)

Sage Rountree, Author of 鈥�The Athlete鈥檚 Guide to Recovery鈥�

Good recovery is one part physical, one part mental, says yoga teacher Sage Rountree, who literally on athlete recovery. This thick (5mm), aids in both. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the Cadillac of mats, meaning it鈥檚 a luxurious ride,鈥� says Rountree, who has tested more than 50 mats over the past two decades. 鈥淚t鈥檚 spongy enough for relaxing into a hip stretch or other pose, but thin enough to easily roll up and use as a bolster for supported backbends, bridge poses, and mini-inversions [feet up wall], which helps drain your legs after hard workouts.鈥� Being supported by the mat is very calming for the nervous system, Rountree says, which helps you recover faster. She recommends finishing your sessions with a few minutes of mat meditation. 鈥淚t teaches patience and self-awareness,鈥� she says. 鈥淏eing aware of what your body is telling you and honoring it is one of the keys to recovery and improving athletic performance.鈥�

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