Weighing in at 3 pounds, the GoRoll is the first portable, lockable and water-resistant foam roller. For those of you who have read my blog for a while, you know that the benefits of foam rolling are many: loosening and lengthening muscles, reducing soreness after a workout and boosting range of motion.

GoRoll’s six-foot stretch strap allows you to wear it like a backpack or over your shoulder, so it’s easy to grab your foam roller, yoga mat, phone, keys and cosmetics case, and, walk hands-free to the gym or outdoor boot camp. Once you’re there, just lock GoRoll wherever there’s a fixed bench or pole, so that no one walks off with it, and it’ll be there waiting for you to roll out at the end of your workout. With GoRoll, there aren’t any excuses for not foam rolling before and after you sweat. It hurts so good!

Product provided by GoRoll; The WarrioR style is featured in this post. Buy online or at Mid-City Gym, 345 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Enter WIN Detergent.

It’s scientifically designed to remove the oils that build up in synthetic, sweat-wicking fabrics causing them to become more than a little funky over time.

It really, truly works.

And, there are two formulas, regular and dye/fragrance-free, neither of which are tested on animals. Plus, they’re used in exactly the same way as regular detergent, no extra steps involved. So, grab a bottle and your fellow cyclists at SoulCycle, Flywheel and Peloton will thank you, I promise.

Get $1 off yours by entering the code WINGIVE1 at checkout here.

I’ll also be giving away a bottle of each on Twitter this week. Follow @fitgirlrachel and stay tuned!

Product provided by SweatPink. #SweatHardSmellGreat #WINDetergent #sweatpink
All thoughts/assessments are my own.

But, now, I’ve got the FlipBelt. It’s big enough to hold all of my essentials–and, with no bounce.

Unlike the traditional runner’s fanny pack, the FlipBelt isn’t a pouch on a strap (which rides up on your hips as you run, jump or squat), but, rather a tubular-shaped carry-all that sits snugly at the top of your capris or shorts, over or under your shirt. It comes in a range of colors, depending on whether you want it to make a statement or blend in with your outfit (mine’s Carbon).

Here’s what I’ve always got on me and how it works:

The FlipBelt has several openings, into which you can divide and insert your stuff.

I put my iPhone into one and my keys in another.

Before heading out, you flip over the belt, so that the openings are pressed against your body and then, hands-free!

Grab yours–and get 10% off using the code sweat33 through September 7.

Product provided by SweatPink.
All thoughts/assessments are my own.

Living in NYC doesn’t leave much room for regular massage after bi-weekly pedicures (all that running isn’t pretty) and weekly manicures (necessitated by constant hand washing from 24/7 water consumption–my Klean Kanteen is with me, always).

Luckily for me, as a Women’s Health brand ambassador, I was excited to find the Wahl Hot-Cold Massage Gel Pack stuffed into my mailbox.

The gel pack can be frozen for immediate use after high-impact exercise or heated in the microwave, for the inevitable muscle cramps and aches that follow a day or two later.

And check out its high-tech enhancement: a massaging disc that really gets deep into your muscles, simulating a real rubdown without an actual masseuse.

When it comes to fitness equipment and products, I’m pretty low maintenance. A towel soaked in ice cold water and eucalyptus oil or even a cool shower has always done the trick. But, my Wahl gel pack is a welcome addition, especially as my mileage increases. Six weeks until the race in wine country! Stay tuned for more: #willrunforwine!

Designed by mostly New York-based artists, each of the seven eco-friendly yoga mats brings art into our daily yoga practice with totally eye-opening, avant-garde imagery.

One of my favorites is the Eric Cahan Mat (directly above).  Taken from his Sky Series, it shows the East Hampton sunset as captured by the artist at exactly 7:22pm, exploring the relationship between light, color and space.  Who doesn’t love a dreamy beach sunset?

Launched at buzzy Art Basel Miami Beach in partnership with lululemon, you can grab your favorite at South Beach Morgans Hotel properties like The Delano, Shore Club and Mondrian and shop the collection on Grey Area’s site.

This is one viewing party that just can’t be missed.

And, nowhere is that more important than when it comes to well-being.  From diet and exercise to relaxation and sleep, knowing what you actually do (vs. what you think you do) is the first step toward setting goals for significant improvement over time.

A few weeks go, I attended the NYC launch of the Bowflex Boost, a 24-hour activity monitor, joining the popular NikeFuel and Jawbone UP.  It syncs with my iPhone to measure steps, distance, calories burned and sleep patterns on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.

I immediately set my goals…

Some of the things that I’ve learned are obvious.

For instance, I move more on weekends, when I’m not behind my desk: walking to/from morning cycling classes, with my dog from Chelsea to the Union Square Greenmarket and with friends in the West Village.

On a typical work day, I average 5-6 miles vs. a Saturday or Sunday, when it’s more like 10-12.

Something that I’ve found interesting is that it takes me, literally, NO time to fall asleep: between 8-10 minutes. I’ve always been a sound sleeper, but, seriously?! I must be really tired.

The Boost has been a great addition to my day-to-day for information and motivation. Here, wearing my Boost before a run in Hudson River Park.

And, if all else fails, here in the city there’s always a little caffeine nearby…have you tried Intelligentsia at The High Line Hotel?

Bowflex Boost (c/o), Eddie Bauer vest (c/o), SmartWool shirt (c/o), Lululemon leggings, SparklySoul headband, New Balance sneakers (c/o).

The High Line Hotel: 180 Tenth Avenue @ 20th Street, NYC

My race day check list includes: a headlamp (our team’s start time is 6 a.m. and we’ll be on the move for 14 hours), one ear headphones (many races now allow only these, if any), my most comfortable pair of running shorts and lots and lots of Pink Lemonade Crystal Light in my Klean Kanteen (post-run, it’s kind of great).

More to come from our crazy adventures on the run.