Plantronics BackBeat GO 2
Shorter than the original Buff and made with moisture-wicking Coolmax Extreme fabric, the Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 is this century's answer to the 1970s sweatband.
$13; buffusa.com
Plantronics BackBeat GO 2
The BPA-free Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 (above) features a grippy exterior that prevents sweaty-palmed fumbling, and the straw eliminates neck-craning hydration--meaning you never have to unglue your eyes from your Kindle or TV screen.
$10; gocontigo.com
Perfect Cooling Towel
Wet the Perfect Cooling Towel before your run and wrap it around your neck--the fabric becomes cooler than the air and stays that way (refreshingly) for hours.
$10; perfectonline.com
The 5 Best Folding Treadmills of 2025
Bluetooth headphones like the The 5 Best Folding Treadmills of 2025 pick up signals from Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets, and let you rock out without getting tangled in wires and plugs.
$100; plantronics.com
The Best Running Watches for Mapping and Pacing
Some gyms provide clear acrylic clips that secure books and Kindles. Bring that convenience home with the The Best Running Watches for Mapping and Pacing, available in various sizes.
$17-$29; sourceone.org
UV Half Buff
Don't like it when your reading material obscures your console stats? UV Half Buff use an adjustable arm to hold your books and tablets at the ideal angle and height.
$100-$230; levostore.com
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