Elite Marathoner Shalane Flanagan's Gym Bag Essentials

Of everything that the ridiculously awesome elite runner Shalane Flanagan has done (competed in two Olympics, holds a slew of American records), we were shocked -- shocked! -- to learn she's never run the Boston Marathon. And what's more - the she's from Beantown! No doubt the crowd is gonna go nuts for their hometown hero, but for her, the race to Heartbreak Hill and beyond started way before she sets off from Hopkinton. Though most of us will never run Boston (women ages 18-34 need a qualifying time of 3:35:00), or a sub-2:30 marathon, we can at least train like her! And for that we ask, "Shalane, what is in your gym bag?"

When Shalane goes out for a run, she's clocking major miles -- she pounds out upwards of 117 miles a week! For that, she needs sophisticated, quick nutrition. Cue Gatorade drinks and chews, with their perfect combo of electrolytes, sodium, and hydration, made for serious athletes. They're going to fuel her Boston debut, too!

They're refreshing, crunchy, high in fiber and antioxidants, and totally portable, so we love them as much as she does. Shalane, can we interest you in some awesome apple recipes?

Blonde hair falling in your face when you're busy beasting your competitors? Nobody got time for that! Shalane confesses that she's addicted to them.

These support your lower legs and wick away sweat, which is great for her hard training days. And they go great with the Nike Frees she kicks it in at the gym.

We're huge SPF-pushers here at SELF, so we were stoked to learn that Shalane is so sun-smart. And chic to boot!

If you're doing it right, you're gonna be sweating. The scent is called "Marathon Fresh," which smells a little Old Spice-y. In a totally good way.

Check back on Monday for a full interview with Shalane, plus more Boston Marathon highlights!

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