These are a few of my favorite things:

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I've been using some sort of ROAD iD product for over a decade. I currently use the Sidekick model on my Garmin watchband. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and purchase (and wear) a ROAD iD. A great, practical, common sense safety investment.

Squirrel's Nut Butter is my go-to anti-chafe product. 

• Anti-Chafe Salve before runs
• Saddle Butter Cycling Salve before bike rides
• Happie Toes to treat my feet after long runs or wet runs (also works well on dry skin in winter)
• Born to Rub helps if I'm experiencing pain or discomfort with a joint or muscle.

Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap - This towel is very versatile. I keep one in the trunk of my car, and I always take one with me if I drive to an event, run, or ride. The zip-up hood feature which goes over the headrest on a car seat makes this super convenient, since you don't have to worry about the towel slipping down on the seat. 

Running Shoe "Hall of Fame":

• Altra Escalante Racer - From the moment I put this shoe on, it felt perfect. It continues to impress! 
• Saucony Kinvara 9 
• HOKA Carbon X
• Brooks Catamount

Apparel:

• Patagonia Strider Pro Running Shorts - Love the pockets for carrying nutrition on longer runs.
• Rabbit FKT 3" Split Short - Comfortable waistband, side nutrition pockets, rear zip pocket that comfortably holds my phone.  
• Brooks Notch Thermal Hoodie 2.0 - The watch slits on both arms are a game-changer! Warm and comfortable. 

Running Accessories:

• Rudy Project Rydon sunglasses with Photochromic Clear to Black lenses - The light transmission range from 9% (darkest) to 74% (lightest) makes these incredibly versatile. I use a Rudy Project prescription adapter. 
• UltrAspire Lumen 800 Multisport waist light - I originally purchased this for nighttime use during ultramarathons but also routinely use it for general nighttime running. Comfortable, convenient, and really lights up the ground and surroundings.
• Altra Trail Gaiter - These gaiters conveniently velcro to the back of Altra trail shoes and hook at the bottom of the tongue. They are lightweight, breathable, unobtrusive, and do a great job keeping debris out of shoes.
• Amphipod Trans4m™ Thermal Plus™ Run Glove - I was skeptical when we started stocking these in the store; but, after trying them out, I soon realized they are incredibly practical. Being able to fold back the finger cover allows for effective thermo-regulation. These also layer well on top of another glove to provide wind protection and additional warmth. An incredibly versatile cold weather running accessory.

Indoor Training Set-Up:

• Tacx Neo 2 Smart Trainer
• Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform - This makes multi-hour indoor rides so much more comfortable. It also makes getting out of the saddle more realistic.
• Zwift - Subscribing to Zwift was a game-changer which has made indoor cycling so much more enjoyable.

Helmet:

• Bontrager XXX WaveCel Road Bike Helmet - I strongly recommend getting a helmet with additional anti-rotational protection such as WaveCel, MIPS, or SPIN.

Cycling Accessories:

• Garmin Varia Rearview Radar - In addition to serving as a taillight, it alerts you that vehicles are approaching from behind. Seeing the alert on the Garmin Edge bike computer provides advance notice of approaching vehicles. This is an additional safety feature that I greatly appreciate when riding on the roads.

Fitness Tracking:

• Garmin Enduro 2 smartwatch (previously used Forerunner 945, Forerunner 945 LTE, and Tactix Delta and recommend any of them)
• Garmin Edge 1040 Solar cycling computer (previously used Edge 530 and highly recommend it)

AfterShokz Aeropex (now called Shokz OpenRun) bone-conduction wireless headphones - I really appreciate that these don't go in or cover my ears, and that I am able to hear my surroundings while listening to music or podcasts. I routinely wear these while on training runs or while riding the indoor bike trainer. I do not use headphones when I run on the trails or participate in races. I also don't wear headphones when cycling outdoors. 

Theragun Elite - Using this percussion massager after a hard workout or a long day makes my muscles feel a lot better. The travel case is compact and convenient. I initially questioned the usefulness of the Bluetooth and smartphone app, but I have found myself using the guided sessions in the app fairly regularly. 

PEET Dryer - I use the Advantage PEET Heated Shoe and Boot Dryer, and I also use the Glove DryPorts attachment. I was introduced to PEET Dryer by a Scouting friend. It works great to dry out wet or sweaty gear. The glove attachment is multi-functional. After a bike ride, I'll rinse my helmet off in the shower and then sit it on top of the glove attachments. You can do the same thing with hats. A great investment to keep your gear dry and odor-free.