My Favorite Running Clothes for $30 and Under
When you hear people touting the benefits of running over other forms of exercise, many are quick to point out that it’s virtually free, or relatively low-cost. And that is true, to a certain extent—you don’t need a gym membership or large piece of equipment to be able to lace up your shoes and run.
But the cost of all the extra "stuff" you use while pounding the pavement can quickly add up before you’ve even given much thought to what you actually need. You certainly don’t want to skimp when it comes to finding a good pair of shoes, and I personally have a couple other must-have splurges, from my Oiselle distance shorts (no joke, I’ve had five black pairs of the same shorts in heavy rotation all summer long) to my Garmin Forerunner GPS watch, which is key for speed workouts and pacing myself in races.
At the same time, I love a bargain as much as anyone else, and I’ve found many quality pieces of activewear that hold up well without breaking the bank. Here are my six top picks for $30 and under.