Episode 4: Our Favorite Things

In episode 4, the wild women talk all about gear. Join MK, former nurse turned personal trainer, and Sara, a psychotherapist, two moms and endurance athletes while they talk shoes, shorts, summer footwear, splurges, and all the in between. 

MK and Sara, aka the Wild Women, met over a short run at a triathlon training camp and instantly bonded, becoming close friends. Despite MK living near Charlotte, NC and Sara in Alpharetta, GA, the two maintain a very close friendship. 

Music via Soundstripe
Artist: Kristian Leo

Music Via Soundstripe
Artist: Kristian Leo

Transcript

Episode 4: Our Favorite Things

Summary

In episode 4, the wild women talk all about gear. Join MK, former nurse turned personal trainer, and Sara, a psychotherapist, two moms and endurance athletes while they talk shoes, shorts, summer footwear, splurges, and all the in between. 

MK and Sara, aka the Wild Women, met over a short run at a triathlon training camp and instantly bonded, becoming close friends. Despite MK living near Charlotte, NC and Sara in Alpharetta, GA, the two maintain a very close friendship. 

1. Favorite running shoes
   1. MK  - road: Brooks Hyperion Tempo @brooksrunning https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/hyperion-tempo-womens-running-shoes/120328.html?dwvar_120328_color=026
   2. MK  - trail : Salomon Sense Ride @salomonrunning 

https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/sense-ride-4.html#color=48595

1. Sara - road: Saucony Speed, pro, @saucony 

https://www.saucony.com/en/vizipro-endorphin-speed-3/56109W.html?dwvar_56109W_color=S10756-66

1. Sara - trail: Saucony edge
2. No matter what WE love and recommend, it’s been a process to get here. For your best shoes, we highly recommend getting fitted!
3. 3 top running / riding / swimming gear you can’t be without
   1. MK 
      1. Naked High Capacity Running Vest @nakedsportsinnovations

https://nakedsportsinnovations.com/products/naked%C2%AE-high-capacity-running-vest-womens?variant=40776522793140

1. Brooks Chaser 3” Shorts (mine are old, this is an updated version!) @brooksrunning

https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/womens-3inch-chaser-running-shorts/221463.html

1. Patagonia Capeline Cool Daily Tank Top @patagonia

https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-capilene-cool-daily-tank-top/45295.html

1. Sara
   1. zoot shorts or lululemon shorts, @lululemon @zootsports
   2. riding-my rapha bibs, @rapha_n_america
   3. https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/womens-core-bib-shorts/product/WAB02XXDNWSML?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r6hBhDdARIsAMIDhV-tiZqyoOG3PLHcoHWBSWjoqFTIj7ILd48_3_BBML0fhaOH0nNj6TQaAopBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
   4. swimming- Eney swim Buoy

https://eneybuoy.com/

1. Current fuel /nutrition
   1. MK Skratch powder, Powerbar Gels and Chews @skratchlabs @powerbarsport

https://www.skratchlabs.com/products/hydration-sport-drink-mix?variant=32766105157703

https://sport.powerbar.com/product/powergel-original/

https://sport.powerbar.com/product/powergel-shots/

1. Sara-Tailwind and tailwind recovery, powerbar gels
2. Add tailwind products links @tailwindnutrition

https://tailwindnutrition.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r6hBhDdARIsAMIDhV9ZpxTcfveFQpv0_Pxf-SukQr5eOyQJ4VhSkrl3Sdft9L6GlpCtFdIaAgFjEALw_wcB

1. Favorite non workout piece of clothing
   1. MK Carve Designs Carson Jeans @carvedesigns

https://www.carvedesigns.com/collections/all-womens-denim/products/carson-jean-favorite-fade?variant=19543031840856

1. Sara vuori sweatpants @vuoriclothing
2. Favorite summer shoes
   1. MK Rainbow Flip Flops @official_rainbow_flipflops

https://www.rainbowsandals.com/product/301ALLN0_LADIES

1. Sara - Low Top Chuck Taylors @converse

https://www.converse.com/shop/p/chuck-taylor-all-star-seasonal-color-unisex-low-top-shoe/A03423F.html?dwvar_A03423F_color=astral%20pink%2Fwhite%2Fblack&styleNo=A03423F&cgid=womens-shoes

1. Splurge item (workout or not) that was totally worth it
   1. MK - Shady Rays Tangle Free Aviators @shadyrays 

https://shadyrays.com/collections/aviator-series/products/tangle-free-aviator-calimesa-polarized

1. Sara lululemon world championship bra @lululemon
2. Favorite app
   1. MK - Libby/Overdrive for audio books through my library, WTForecast for humorous weather
   2. Sara - Garmin Connect
3. Safety gear 
   1. We know this is a devise and sensitive topic and realize everyone has a different opinion and level of comfort. This is just what works for us!
   2. MK - my treadmill; however I am currently in the market for a new one, so if you have any recommendations - send them my way!
   3. Sara- lights on bike, mace/bear spray while running 

Join us every two weeks for laughs, highs, lows, and our journey to 40 miles. Our next episode will feature our first guest - be sure to tune in to meet our dear friend, Emmeline. From Ironman to ultrarunning, this mom, professor, and engineer has an amazing story of grit and determination you don’t want to miss!

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