http://www.newsweek.com/new-runners-can-get-started-9-pieces-inexpensive-gear-1687004

Anyone can go from sitting on the couch to running a 5K in 2022, but you will have a little bit easier time doing so with the appropriate kinds of gear. Having socks that fit well and that won't slide around will help you avoid blisters and can make the trek much more pleasant. Shoes with the right kind of support will also ease the hurdles to hitting your running goals.

There's also a bit of a conundrum: Good running gear can be expensive, but cheap products can be not very good at all. I've been running daily for the last several years and have had the opportunity to try all kinds of items. This has enabled me to find products that mostly strike a balance between those two spectrums.