I just completed my first 5K, and I can tell you that running in a cotton shirt sucks. It’s hot, sweaty and weighs 18 pounds by the time you’re finished. The easy thing to do is go out and buy an actual running shirt, one that is designed to keep you cool and dry. Another option you can take, if you want a little more flare or personalization, is to go shop at Running Banana.

Running Banana allows you to upload personal images or slogans that they will print on your running shirt for you. Think Cafepress on steroids with a protein bar in hand. Their shirts will wick sweat away, keep you running cooler and could quite possibly make you the talk of the race. My personal fav from their gallery is this shirt worn by a police officer in a race.

Shirts start at $23 and go up to $37.