Happy Friday! This afternoon I will be heading down to Richmond for a half marathon this weekend….just kidding…will be there for a wedding 🙂 Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme this week is Five Brands to Love.
1. Jade Yoga
Image: Jade Yoga
When I was looking for a new yoga mat last year my friend Laurel (also a yoga instructor) recommended Jade Yoga. I love my mat and they come in different colors. According to the website they are environmentally friendly, non slip (but can be slippery during hot yoga) and comfortable (if you need extra cushioning they do have a thicker mat size, but it is not as thick as the lululemon version).
2. Brooks Heritage Collection
Image: Brooks Heritage Instagram
My Brooks Adrenalines are my Go To Shoes (GTS) for running. Last year Brooks introduced the Brooks Heritage Collection and I purchased a couple of pairs when I was in Boston for the B.A.A 5K. They come in fun colors and are so comfortable! I use these as my “casual” shoes – they look a bit nicer than wearing my running shoes all weekend. If you have a chance, check out their Instagram account, I swoon over the shoes they post!
3. TriggerPoint
Image: TriggerPoint
My roller of choice! I was looking for a dense foam roller and this brand does the trick.
4. Oiselle
Image: Oiselle
Surprised? Love their spring line/colors and luckily I was given a few holiday gift cards from my siblings, cousin and my Oiselle Secret Santa, Sheila! Good clothes, good mission, good people.
5. Lucy
Image: Lucy
Lucy is another athletic clothing retailer. I primarily shop here for their socks….I know pretty random, right? A few years back my mom purchased some of their training socks for me (no frills, very cushiony) and I wear them for all my runs/races. I’ve never gotten a blister so I just stuck with them!
Good luck to all the Boston Marathon runners as they prepare for Marathon Monday (shout out to Pam and JR)!
What is your favorite brand of socks?
What is your favorite casual shoe?
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
April 17, 2015Trigger Point is my absolute favorite!!! I love Feetures and Swiftwick socks. As for casual shoes…I wear my retired running shoes or flip flops! 😉
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Love the foam roller 🙂 I want to try some of their other products like their massage ball. I need to look for some cute flip fops -primarily wear my rubber ones.
Nathasha
April 17, 2015Happy Friday! I don’t have a favorite brand of socks or casual shoe (actually, do Locals flip flops count?). I do love Jade yoga mats though! I think it may be my next one when i’m ready for a new yoga mat (I’m using a Manduka mat right now — love it, but i like to switch things up). Have a great time in Richmond! 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Yup, Locals flip flops would count! Never heard of that brand, will need to check it out. I’ve seen Manduka at the yoga studio as well!
Chaitali
April 17, 2015I love the trigger point rollers as well! Have a fun weekend in Richmond 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks Chaitali. I hope you had a good weekend.
Lauren
April 17, 2015I really really want a pair of those Brooks Heritage to wear to work and around town. I love the style and colors!
Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015They are so comfortable…I live in them 🙂 I have the Vanguards, but would be curious to see how the others fit.
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
April 17, 2015have fun this weekend! oh and i have secured your water bottle. it’s currently hanging out on top of my microwave so let’s meet up soon and i’ll reunite the two of you 🙂 xx
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Woo hoo! You are the best! Safe travels this week and perhaps I’ll see you on Friday (I’ll let you know by Thursday if I drive to CC).
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
April 17, 2015This is so great, Jenny, and I hope you have a blast at the wedding this weekend! I have a couple of different brands/types of socks that I switch up; it’s funny that some of the best ones come from the most random places. right? I probably wear mostly Birkenstocks and Toms for casual shoes (well, and some flip flops in the summer!), when I’m not at work. I like for my feet to be comfy! I’ll be happy when the day comes (and I just know it will!) that running shoes are acceptable “professional attire.” HA! Have a great weekend!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks Tara! I hope you had a great weekend. I would love it when running tights/yoga pants are also acceptable attire haha.
Kathryn
April 17, 2015Hey there! I usually go with SmartWool socks….but b/c of your post, just ordered a couple pair of the Lucy training socks!! Thanks!! 🙂 Have a great trip this weekend! Hope to catch up soon!
Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015I’ll have to try SmartWools now. Hope you like the Lucy socks, if anything they are nice to wear around the house or casual use. Can’t wait to read about the relay from this weekend!
Sharon
April 17, 2015I like those Brooks Heritage shoes!!! They look nice! I will have to look into getting a pair! 🙂 Have a fun trip this weekend!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks Sharon! You’ll have to let me know how you like them once you try them.
Molly @alsoranagain
April 17, 2015Great picks, Jenny! My favorite brand of socks is probably Feetures, with Pro Compression running a close second (and that’s only because I wear Feetures for my everyday runs, so I don’t get to wear my PC compression socks as often). My favorite brand of casual shoes is probably Converse. I really like those Brooks Heritage shoes, though–especially in purple and gold (the colors of my alma mater).
Have a great weekend!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks Molly! Converse shoes are definitely a runner up – my bf mentioned them this weekend and I realized I’ve been neglecting them for the past year. Will need to insert the into rotation soon.
Cecilia @ MommiesRun
April 17, 2015Great list, Jenny! My favorite socks are Balega. They are so comfortable and don’t give me blisters! Even though I’m a Mizuno gal, I love those Brooks heritage collection shoes. They are so cute and look great for running around town!
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April 20, 2015Thanks Cecilia! So many Mizuno gals here 🙂 Hope you had a good weekend!
Jennifer @ The Final Forty
April 17, 2015I totally need to try TriggerPoint! I’ve heard so much about them. I don’t even know what brand I have, but I pretty much avoid it like the plaque, either way, haha. I usually just use The Stick, but I know I get better results with an actual roller.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Hahah good analogy. Give it a shot at your running store. My brother got me a stick for Christmas and I like how portable it is.
Jill
April 17, 2015Oh I’ve seen the Brooks heritage shoes and totally dig them! I love stuff that looks retro. I just got an email from them which some on sale and I’m seriously contemplating getting a pair. My main fave brands are for shoes too! Either Hoka or Nike. Oh and I love Plant Fusion vegan protein powder!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Ooooh sale – go for it 🙂 I know a few people have been raving about the Hokas – I like their colors.
Sun
April 17, 2015I have been wondering how the Brooks Heritage shoes fit! They are super cute and I remember when I first received an email introducing the collection. Love the idea of mixing running comfort with style 🙂
My favorite everyday running socks are Feetures. For compression socks, I love CEP and PRO Compression. For casual socks, Smart Wool is excellent!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015I have the Vanguards, I am curious how the other shoes fit. Smart Wool has been very popular – should look for them when I am at the store.
Michelle @ Running with Attitude
April 17, 2015I like the look of those Brooks shoes – super cute! I’m a big fan of Thorlo and Smartwool socks.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Haha I wish there was a (new) sock exchange, so many to try out 🙂
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com
April 17, 2015I have been wanting to get one of those trigger point rollers. I’d like the mini one so it’d be easy to pack for my racecations.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015I have the one that is about a foot long, can fit into my carry on. There is an even smaller one – so cute!
Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom
April 17, 2015Great list! I actually have no experience with any of the products on your list…guess I got some shopping to do 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Haha enjoy 🙂
Lindsey
April 17, 2015Ahhh where can I find the Brooks heritage?! I wanted to see some of the colors in person because I would literally buy like 6 pairs if left to do so online haha.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015I got mine at a City Sports store in Boston. I haven’t seen them in our local City Sports stores though :/ Maybe tweet them?
brittney @ corral b
April 17, 2015i have been on the hunt for new socks, and those lucy socks might just be what i’m looking for! my ankles have been getting chewed up by socks slipping down lately, so i definitely need that little lip near the cuff.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Hope you like them! I haven’t had issues with chaffing in the back.
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?!
April 17, 2015I’ve been wanting to get a Trigger Point Foam roller! I don’t even have one yet, but now I took a foam rolling technique class so I’m ready to take the plunge!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015You will LOVE it! I would like to try their other products – like the ball. Would be good / small enough to use in the office.
HoHo Runs
April 18, 2015I’ve never heard of Lucy socks. Thanks for the suggestion. I love my JFit foam roller but wonder if the Trigger Point would do a better job with its ridges. Have a great weekend.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks! Hope you get to test one out at your local running store or sports store.
Mar @ Mar on the Run
April 18, 2015I need one of those trigger point foam rollers… bad! My favorite brand of socks no question is Feetures! 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015I have a few old old old pairs of Feetures (back when they only had the white socks with blue stitching) – they last a long time!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
April 18, 2015Great list! Mine would probably be.
1. Mizuno – love their shoes and gear
2. Moving Comfort – their Vero sports bra is the best
3. ProCompression – I feel like I have been living in their socks lately
4. ThredUp.com – putting my old clothes on my doorstep and making some money off them, fabulous
5. Orange Theory Fitness- obsessed with these places
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Ahh I guessed your #1 and #5 🙂 I would like to give Moving Comfort a shot, just need to find some time to go try them on at the store haha (I am a fast shopper… just like to go in/out).
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
April 19, 2015I haven’t shopped at Lucy for years I need to check it out again. That foam roller-yes! Hope you had fun at the wedding. Beautiful weather this weekend.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015It was beautiful! When I went to snag a picture of the socks, I forgot how cute some of their jackets/hoodies were.
Farrah
April 19, 2015Those yoga mats look awesome, and foam rollers are lovely! (Even if they hurt like hell sometimes!)
Hope you had/have a great weekend! :]
Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks Farrah! Hope you had a great weekend.
Stephanie
April 19, 2015I hope you had a nice weekend in Richmond! As far as socks go, I am not very picky. I’ll wear anything with some cushion.
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks Steph! Hope you had a good weekend as well. Cushion is my main criteria as well.
Gabby@TheRunningGoober
April 19, 2015Those Brooks Heritage shoes are pretty cool shoes for casual wear. I have a regular foam roller, but that trigger point style of roller looks like it would feel amazing.
Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Thanks Gabby – I love those shoes. Once you transition from the regular foam roller to trigger point, it feels like the first time you ever foam rolled (memories of ouchhh). You get use to it just like the other foam rollers – feels good.
Debbie @ Deb Runs
April 20, 2015I love my trigger point roller, too. I have a Lucy bag that I carry as my brief case. I love it!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Ohh I never looked into Lucy for bags, I could use a smaller gym bag. Thanks!
Coco (@Got2Run4Me)
April 20, 2015I love/hate that foam roller! I have a few things from Lucy, but not socks!
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Run Jenny Run
April 20, 2015Haha same sentiment. Luckily it gets more love from me than hate.
John @ run. geek. run(disney)
April 21, 2015Very cool list. I really need to just buckle down and buy a roller already.
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Run Jenny Run
April 21, 2015Yes yes! Hope you find one you like.
Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakes
April 23, 2015I’m in the market for a casual sneaker. Right now I wear my running sneakers and I know that isn’t the best because it wears them out. Since I love Brooks, I think I might “need” those purple ones! They are so pretty!!
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Run Jenny Run
April 24, 2015Love all their colors! Hope you get them.