It’s important.
Whatever the sport – do not go cheap. Sometimes it’s OK for a try-out but for running there are so many considerations.
Experience
Expectations
Fitness level
Running style
Budget
Weather, surface considerations
Does it matter how it looks? Perhaps not but are we not all a bit vain. And let’s be honest a guitarist must like his instrument as must a golf player like the look of the club. So running equipment can make you look good. And for me it helps. I look good – I feel good.
What is running gear?
Shoes is number one. I’m a pronator. What are you? How do you find out?
Clothes. I like running leggings but with no shorts above. Yes I know the debate is 50/50.
Gadgets such as :Heart Rate monitors, belts, watches and even shoes
Hat, jacket, gloves, reflexes
Sure but what about: Nutrition, creams, Bags, Water bottle and much more
So price indicates quality. Perhaps but there is a huge choice and the variety is almost overwhelming. I cousin of mine mentioned two running shoes brands. Never ever heard about them. However they do have a huge impact so do be prepared to spend over £75 and perhaps even £100. Get advice!