Today is National Running Day, and I woke up to pouring rain. In hopes it will soon clear, I’m pointing to some gear to help you hit the trails.
An iPod nano is small enough to clutch in your hand while running, but that’s unnecessary. Secure your music with the iSkin DuoBand. It straps on your arm with an adjustable, breathable porous band. The nano slides into a protective case and then into the cradle. 
Check out some of our previous picks. It really helps to have a heart rate monitor to tell you how hard you should push, or ease off, during a run. Timex just released a new Ironman with a tap screen so you don’ t have to fumble for little buttons on the move.
RoadID keeps you safe in the case of an accident. Strap on this bracelet and hope you never need it.
National Running Day might just be the day to replace your running shoes. You should consider replacing them every six months or so. And if you start feeling the ground as you walk or run, run don’t walk to the nearest runner’s shop. The Reebok ZigTech is one to check out. The innovative design reduces the load on your leg muscles.