The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga. I have been thinking for a while I should incorporate some Yoga into my routine. Yoga has proven to help runners and other athletes perform better. I love the idea of a video to pop in on rest days. In this video ($27), yoga instructor, endurance athlete, and coach Sage Rountree and two of her pupils demonstrate three levels of modifications appropriate for athletes. Choose from 7 preset routines targeting different points in the training cycle and addressing specific problem areas, or arrange segments in any order to build a custom workout lasting anywhere from two minutes to two hours.

Gaiam Yoga Mat Wash. Yoga mats can get quite dirty from all the sweat and gym floors. Solution, a quick spray of Gaiam’s Yoga Mat Wash ($9). This USDA certified Organic mat cleaner is 100% all natural and non-toxic. It is made of tea tree extract and natural essential oil blends and it great to use to keep your mat clean and fresh. Small enough to travel with too, for times when using hotel gym mats..ew!

Health’s The Carb Lovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim For Life. This is a diet I can get behind, eating carbs and losing weight and fat? The Carb Lovers Diet ($14) shows how certain carb-rich foods—especially those with the amazing natural ingredient called Resistant Starch—act as powerful metabolism boosters and appetite suppressants. Apparently these special carbs can help curb cravings and reduce belly fat. Very interested in the concept.

Autoseal Kangaroo Water Bottle. I have been looking for something like this for a long time! A perfect companion at the gym or on a run when you want to take some money and credit cards (I window shop while running). This super-cool water bottle ($13) offers with a built-in compartment - so you can carry keys, an ID, money, a train pass and more when you’re on the go! (via FitSugar)

Big Book of Exercise. Sometimes it can be hard to mix up your exercise routine and introduce new strength training moves. This is a great book ($15) from the folks at Women’s Health (one of my fave magazines!) that offers almost 500 pages of exercise for every body part, routines for a whole body work out, and nutrition tips. Also included: 4 week diet/exercise plan to drop fat fast, a wedding workout, skinny jeans plan, and bikini workout. And they have a version for guys too from Men’s Health.

HydraDuo. This is a super functional water bottle with two chambers for dual hydration on the go. Water and Sports Drink? Apple juice and orange juice? Rum and coke? Carry one and drink two! Can pre-order for $18. (via Daily Candy)

Camelbak.The dog days of summer are upon us and it is HOT! I love running outside during the summer but the heat can really get to you. A good hands-free solution: a camelbak ($47)! This one has an air mesh channeled back panel and shoulder straps for enhanced ventilation as well as pockets to keep your other gear.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why. I truly believe that you are what you eat, and it is really important to put good wholesome food in your body A perfect book ($17) for those of you with an interest in nutrition. Goes into details about the pros of certain foods (for example- blueberries and antioxidants) and offers healthy meal suggestions.

Walkabout Shorts. From Lucy. I just bought this for vacationing and absolutely love them. Walkabout shorts ($48) are made with with the comfortable stretch-woven lucy flex™ fabric, the durable, quick-drying Walk About Short provides a wide range of motion. Features plenty of pockets for hiking essentials—and is anti-wrinkle for avid travelers. Great for hiking trips, amusement parks, or just a comfortable short for the weekends.

Galloway’s Book on Running. After a week of being on Galloway’s marathon training method of walk/run, I am sold. I was originally pretty skeptical that this walking early on in long runs could make you faster (I do a run 3 minutes and walk 1) but it totally works! And my muscles don’t get tired so I can run longer. A great book ($13) for those who are looking to start running or training for a race. (hat tip Catherine)

Here is the marathon training book.