Nedd Brockmann-Inspired Running Essentials

The first thing we know about performance is that hydration is key: before, during, after, on rest days, and beyond. Before you take off one of your shoes à la Nedd Brockmann at Bondi, we guarantee that water tastes way better from one of these. From traditional sporty numbers to on-trend emotional support bottles, drink bottles come in all shapes and sizes and finding one that complements your style or flashes a bit of personality is sure to keep you motivated towards your eight-glasses-equivalent a day. We were always told eight, but now we’re wondering if that’s been updated this century. More on that, later.

If you insist on doing a shoey, we’ve got plenty of recommendations when it comes to picking the perfect running shoes (at least in terms of performance). Here’s the breakdown: if you’re running on road, an adidas Boost, Nike React or ASICS GEL sole will work a charm; there’s also newcomers like On Running and HOKA ONE making crazy-comfy runners. Find what feels right for you, run them into the ground, and then update them with a similar model as soon as you start seeing signs your shoes need to be replaced. Simple as. If you’re doing trails, Salomon is right up there and can double as your go-to sneakers if you lean into any kind of utility steeze. That’s it. 

From treadmills to runways, an award ceremony seems a natural next step for activewear, and despite missing the 31 July cut-off for next year’s prestigious award, we’d love to see our boy Brockmann up there for Australian of the Year 2024 in his trademark Puma kit. We’d also welcome a return of his double-wristed drip for any award ceremony hypothetical situation. From La Flame and Lebron to Billie Eilish, double-wristing is a thing, and while a nice watch is typically symbolic of wealth, fitness watches are the new flex. Why? Health is wealth. *Mic drop*. For a no-nonsense, high performance piece, go Garmin. Admittedly, we’re also drawn to the idea of pairing a Samsung Galaxy Watch with Galaxy Buds and running off into the sunset. 

With summer just around the corner, it’s a smart time to stock up on sport shorts and tees.

More importantly, we’re looking to lad-spec headwear and some red-hot performance sunnies to complete our running aesthetic. If you’re not sure what we’re talking about, ask yourself, ‘What would Nedd do?’ See you on Strava. *There’s no pics, fellow sickos. We looked.