On September 20, Beijing will welcome the most beautiful early autumn, and as the longest-running marathon in China ― the 2015 Beijing Marathon ― will officially kick off. As more and more running enthusiasts join professional marathon events, some originally specialized "high-performance running gear" is also coming into the spotlight and becoming familiar, accepted, and loved by more runners. Today, we’ll introduce some high-performance running gear favored by seasoned runners for marathon training and racing.
Energy Gels
The marathon is a long-distance and endurance-intensive event that requires substantial energy to sustain the body’s performance and consumes a lot of energy. High-intensity exercise often leads to the buildup of lactic acid, causing fatigue. While jogging or swimming to clear lactic acid are common methods, a better approach during long-distance running and marathons is to use lactic acid relief pills appropriately. These can accelerate the metabolism of lactic acid, enhance muscle endurance, and ensure that prolonged exercise doesn’t lead to injuries caused by lactic acid accumulation.
Beginner runners often focus on basic gear such as running shoes and quick-dry shirts, but as you continue on your running journey, these more professional high-performance gears should come into your view. But do you need to get all of them at once? Perhaps lactic acid relief pills, energy gels, and electrolyte tablets are more suited for race days, but bone conduction headphones are a product you can comfortably use both in daily training and races — they can be both professional and user-friendly. So, runners might want to start with a pair of bone conduction headphones to make running more enjoyable and safer.