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For Beverly Ramos, running is all aboutresilience.
Ramos will be racing New York again this weekend on Team New Balance.
Here, the pro walks us through hergear and apparel must-havesfor marathon runners at any level.
There are three important things all first-time marathoners should have with them, Ramos tells SELF.
see to it that you have yourshoeson.
For her favorite of each, read on below.
I call this sneaker the all-around shoe.
Its got great features.
Its lightweight, but also very responsive for a non-carbon shoe.
New Balance Q Speed Fuel Shorts
I like everything that has pockets.
I love theQ Speed Fuel Shortsbecause they have a back pocket, and theyre loose and comfortable.
But I definitely love the back pocket.
My favorite flavor is green apple.
I dont like complicated.
I like something where I can check my time, but not get too distracted.
For me, simple is better.
