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Gifts Dad will Love for $40 or Less
4 Gifts Dad will Love for $40 or Less Dad might not even know he needs this, but this present will forever change his workouts!! Here are 4 products that will help you win favorite child status, no matter how...
Under $30 Gifts for the Runner
Under $30 Gifts for Runners Select a great holiday gift for any type of runner that won’t break the bank. Original SPIbelt $22.99 – Our OG belt. Carry your must-haves with you on your run! Large Pocket SPIbelt $24.99 –...
Gifts for her
9 Gifts for her Finding the perfect running belt for someone can be difficult and overwhelming, especially if you aren’t a runner yourself. Don’t worry we are here to help and we’ve pulled together a helpful list of running belts...
Gifts for him
Gifts for Him Getting gifts for the guys in your life can be tricking. Whether you are shopping for your dad, son, or significant other, we have broken down our most popular items for every man on your list. Perfect...
Running Recovery 101
How to Get the Most Out of Your Recovery How you finish a run and the steps you take in the hours afterward are as important as how you start. Hard runs, especially, require that you show your body special...
Couch to 5K Plan
You decided to run a 5k, but you’re not that athletic, so you don’t know where to start or how to prepare. No worries. The excitement of signing up may have worn off, but reading the below information will keep...
How to Fit Workouts into a Busy Schedule
Even though the pandemic slowed life down, routines have adjusted to the new normal which now includes cyber activities like online work and school. Though more virtual, schedules are filling back up while many of us juggle multiple roles as...
Running and Biking Safety
Anything can happen anywhere, anytime. However, certain activities like running alone or in the dark add to risk. But, sometimes you just have to get your exercise in and that may lead to a run during the wee morning hours...
Why a Running Belt is Better Than an Armband
Runners are passionate about their runs and feeling the ground beneath their feet and the wind through their hair. Runners love to run free, unimpeded. And, the sleek running outfits with little or no pockets reflect this. However, in today’s...
Stretching Moves to Do Before and After a Workout
No pain, no gain? If exercise is supposed to make us feel better, then why can it cause so much pain? It doesn’t have to be that way. Often, the discomfort or pain felt during a strenuous workout stems from...
How Consistent Exercise Improves Mental Health
How Consistent Exercise Improves Mental Health Modernization has changed our lives, but its technology and barrage of information have contributed to an increase in mental health concerns, like anxiety. Furthermore, the recent political climate remains stressful for many. And now,...
Beginner Running Tips
Want to start running, but find it intimidating? Here are a few helpful tips to get started: Just start! Begin by making running a habit, even if you go on just a short little run. Get moving and don’t worry...
On-The-Go Must Have For All Your Summer Adventures
While venturing out and taking part in summer adventures, don’t forget your SPIbelt! Before leaving the house, go through your mental checklist: Mask Phone Wallet Keys Hand sanitizer The problem we tend to run into is where to store it...
Make Nature Your New Gym, and SPIbelt Your New First Aid Kit
For the unforeseeable future, running and walking will be the go-to calorie burner for many people, especially for those who don’t have the access to their usual facilities. Running improves one’s overall health by enhancing cardiovascular fitness, strengthening muscles, and...
The Ultimate Tool To Keep You Prepared During Your Outdoor Adventures
We are all weathering this COVID-19 storm together, but for the sanity of keeping our mental and physical health in check, we are finding ways to stay active while also staying safe. Getting outdoors for fresh air and to move...
Summer Running
Tips for Summertime Running Running in the summer can be hot, draining and sometimes straight up miserable. Here are some tips to make your summer running more enjoyable: Get up early! It can be hard to get to sleep early,...
Finding Meaning in Canceled Races
When a runner types in their information into a race registration page, they are envisioning a really fantastic race. Nobody is thinking about illness, injury, bad weather or an off day. Runners are looking at those sunny photos on the...
T1D and Running
I’m Basma and I have had type one diabetes for almost 19 years now. Diabetes comes with its fair share of learning curves. Since my diagnosis, I have learned a lot about how it plays into different parts of my...
Packing My SPIbelt, T1D Style
I’m Basma, and I have had type one diabetes for 19 years. I am very transparent about my diabetes on my social media accounts and talk about how much goes into managing an autoimmune condition. I always make sure I...
Traveling With My SPI Messenger Bag
Traveling With My SPI Messenger Bag I’m Basma and I love traveling! My parents always took me along on their international trips growing up, and I learned to love visiting new cultures, trying traditional dishes, listening to and learning foreign...
2019 SPIbelt Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us! Deck out everyone on your list with recommendations from our team in the 2019 SPIbelt Holiday Gift Guide! The Road Runner We all know that friend or family member who spends their weekends training...