Garmin Forerunner. Perfect if you are training for a race, or just trying to reach a mileage goal. This Garmin watch ($158) training assistant that provides you with precise speed, heart-rate, distance and pace data all on your wrist.

Build-a-shoe. Somnio running shoes ($110-35) are fully customized for your needs and feet, helping to prevent injury and maximize performance. Available online or at running stores nationwide where you can work with salesperson to get the right arch, weight, cushioning that works for your running style.

Fit Me Notepad. This simple fitness journal ($10) has a section for planned workouts and actual work outs as well as space for food intake. An easy way to motivate you to keep on track with your fitness and diet plan throughout the week.

5 Factor World Diet. I love the approach to this “diet” book. Famous nutritionist and trainer Harley Pasternak studied populations all over the world with the lowest incidence of obesity and took note of what they ate. His 5-Factor diet ($16) is super basic and easy to follow: five meals a day to elevate metabolism and decrease body fat; five specific nutrients for each meal (protein, carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fat, and water or tea) to burn fat and boost your metabolism. (via FitSugar)

Gaiam Balance Ball Chair. There are tons of benefits to switching your office chair to an exercise ball! Improves posture, can alleviate pain in back and hips, and helps you get closer to that six pack for bikini season. The ball easily comes out of the chair stand, so can use as regular exercise ball too. Gaiam makes a great ball chair ($75), I have one and love it!

Luna Sports Moons. Huge fan of everything Luna and love these energy chews Luna Moons ($13 for pack of 12). These 100 calorie and nutrient packed “moons” are great for runners, really give you an energy boost for those long runs.

Lulu Lemon Running Racerback. Generally a new year means gearing up your fitness regimen. Lulu Lemon is one of the best in the business of crafting great exercise clothes. This swiftly racerback ($52) is great for runners, lightweight and sweat-wicking.

The Athlete’s Palate Cookbook. A great way to fuel your workouts with over 100 recipes that star chef-athlete’s (Bobby Flay, Charlie Trotter, Cat Cora) use in their everyday lives. Eating healthy, protein-filled food doesn’t have to be tasteless grilled chicken breast everynight. Spice up your training diet a bit with the Athlete’s Palate ($17) (via LosingWeightintheCity)

GoWear Fit Armband. The GoWear fit armband ($180) tracks how many calories you burn, how many steps you take, how physically active you are, and how much sleep you’re getting. I think this is the one or similiar to the one they use on Biggest Loser. You just have to wear the armband all day then plug it into your computer to upload the data. Because knowing is half the battle!

Big fan of Nike’s SportBand Running Watch ($178). The new, Nike & Apple Plus system is not just for people with an iPod.  Now you can push yourself that extra mile, just by looking at your wrist.  Calculates your calories burned, distance, your pace and time. Also, great online tracking to challenge yourself.