The stakes are high, because Medicare and the access it gives patients to medical innovations have transformed aging. Before Medicare, older folks languished in nursing homes or wheelchairs with crippling illnesses. Now, seniors dodge that fate, thanks to hip and knee replacements, cataract operations and heart procedures — all paid for by Medicare.

You’ve logged countless miles, curated an epic Spotify playlist (or downloaded new podcasts),
and planned entire weekends around your long runs. Whether you’re
training for your first marathon, half, 10K, or 5K race, you’ve put in a
lot of work to get to this point—so it’s fair to say you deserve new
gear for your big day. Treat yourself to clothes and accessories that
will help you perform your best while keeping you comfortable and
supported. Here, top picks from fitness experts and Health editors.