Ready for the Run

Sport+Store Water Bottle

$19.95, www.sportandstore.com

The Sport+Store Water Bottle is the brainchild of two active mothers who found it hard to juggle keys, money, a cell phone and the like on the way to the gym. The 20-oz. stainless steel water bottle has a twist-off bottom that is big enough to hold a small phone, a set of keys, some cash and a credit card. The bottom has a non-slip base, and the water bottle itself is BPA free.

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Columbia’s Omni-Freeze

Prices vary, www.columbia.com

Crocs Prepair

$34.99-$39.99, www.crocs.com

Also available at local sporting goods stores

The Crocs Prepair Recovery Line is designed to give hardworking athletes’ feet the recovery they need after a race or a long run. The technical footwear line is designed with biomechanics in mind and uses nano-silver technology with an antifungal and antibacterial additive that helps keep feet healthy.

As we age our flexibility, dexterity and circulation becomes compromised. Maintaining proper foot care is vital for a healthy lifestyle. No matter your age or medical condition, a Certified Foot Care Nurse can assess your foot care needs and provide a host of services tailored to meet them.

Also available at local sporting goods stores Whether working out outside or in the gym, stay cool with Columbia’s new Omni-Freeze® technology, which consists of specially shaped flat yarns that facilitate the release of heat. The Omni-Freeze flat yarns increase the surface area of the fabric that contacts your bare skin, which transmits heat faster and feels cooler to the touch. Omni-Freeze is used in products from hats to long-sleeved shirts.

Nike+ GPS $1.99, www.itunes.apple.com

Your iPhone or iPod Touch goes almost everywhere with you, including on your runs. Why not use it to help improve your workout, too?

Download the Nike+ GPS app and let its internal accelerometer and other capabilities track your distance, record your progress, connect with your social media networks and even give you voice feedback during your jog.

FlexBand $10-$25, www.flexbandonline.com, www.teamedgeonline.com

FlexBands, or giant rubber bands, are among the most versatile exercise accessories in the fitness industry. They can be used for stretching the entire body, an alternative to lifting weights and as an aid in physical therapy. They also can be used as added variable resistance to barbells and machines. At Team Edge Performance and Fitness on Worthington Road in Pataskala, FlexBands are used for all of the above, as well as for adding resistance during bear crawls, shot drills for grapplers and agility for athletes of all sports.

Injinji Performance Series Toesock

$12, www.injinji.com

Find them at Second Sole, 315 Stoneridge Ln., Gahanna, www.secondsoleohio.com

Up by Jawbone

TBA, up.jawbone.com

Jawbone, the maker of a number of popular mobile Bluetooth headsets and speakers, is entering the fitness business. The new Up bracelet tracks movement, sleep and eating patterns and puts the information in the palm of your hand, via an iPhone app.

The Original Weight Performance Toesock is engineered to separate your toes with a CoolMax® moisture wicking fiber that is blended with durable Nylon and Lycra® to create an anti-friction membrane that is light and breathable. The toesock forms to every contour of your foot and allows for restriction-free and natural movement from your heel to your toes. This design encourages healthy circulation and eliminates skin-on-skin contact between your toes to prevent blisters.

By Jessica Salerno Ask