I’ve been living and running long distances in my hometown of Houston for the last seven years. Yet every time summer rolls around, I find myself needing to re-acclimate to the heat and humidity, both mentally and physically. I’ve picked up some quick tricks along the way (like running at sunrise since it’s the coolest time of day), but choosing the right gear has also made a huge difference in helping my summer training go smoothly.
Here are nine of my summer running essentials that help me keep cool as I count the days until fall.
