The winter nip in the air gives you a perfect excuse to break your New Year's resolutions. Don't do it—suit up with this running gear and you won't even notice the cold. Benjamin Bouchet

1. The North Face Isotherm WS Jacket | $160
Gore-Tex Windstopper material on the front of this zip-up keeps the freezing gusts at bay; quick-wicking fabric on the back and sides keeps you dry and ensures you don't overheat.

2. Sennheiser PMX 685i Sports | $64
Not only are these running headphoness comfortable and rinsable, but they serve up rich audio with just enough bass to keep your legs chugging. They sound and fit better than others costing three times as much.

3. Zephyr HxM Smart | $70
To get accurate fitness feedback, you need to track your ticker. This chest-strap monitor talks to your phones via Bluetooth, passing heart-rate info to your favorite running apps so they can guide you right into the zone.

4. Garmin Forerunner 220 | $250
This is one of the prettiest, easiest-to-read running watches we've seen. Load it up with training programs, let the color screen coach you through a workout, and then sync your personal highs (and lows) with your phones.

5. Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove 2 | $100
Sidestep the toe shoes and try these light, zero-drop kicks. They're breathable, flexible, and flat as a pancake. Wide toe boxes let your tootsies splay naturally. Just build up your distance slowly to avoid injury.