We are just beginning what will likely be a very busy running season for many of us.  This weekend the Twin Cities has the Stillwater Marathon and next weekend has the Minneapolis Marathon at the Depot: Two big marathons to kick off the running season.

Here in the Twin Cities the average high temperature is in the low 70s and as we’ve recently seen those temperatures can pop up to the mid-80s --and even record-breaking 90s—in no time. But just like the cold, many of us don’t want the heat to put a stop to our running or training regimen.  So there are certain things we may want to have, purchase or use to make this running season a good one!

One of the most important things to have is good gear! Caleb Olsen, Director of Operations at Team Ortho says in the summer months, try not to wear a regular cotton t-shirt, “Stay away from cotton,” Olsen says, “which is very hot and holds onto the water.” Instead, Olsen recommends runners should “try to stick to light color, micro-fiber clothing. This will assist in wicking away the moisture.”  Runner's World reviewed technical t-shirts. They can range in price from $30.00 to $75.00. Although many races are offering technical t-shirts to their runners at the finish line of the race.

Other things to consider before you go out the door, “Apply sunscreen of at least SPF #15. Make sure that it is a non-drip formula that won’t drip into your eyes,” Olsen says. He adds runners should wear sunglasses that filter both UVA and UVB rays and try to wear a cap with a visor.

When winter leaves and summer comes should your shoes also change? “Running shoes don’t matter as much. Someone might have a more stable shoe for running in the winter with extra stability,” Olsen says. “A summer shoe may be for more strictly road or pavement. It is most important that you where the correct shoe that fits the specific needs of your foot.”

Besides writing for RunningMoms.com, blogging, and of course daily household management, Amy Leger also is the Minneapolis Running Examiner for Examiner.com.

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