The following were the reasons why I joined this trail race: (1) This race is my first trail running event for the Season 2020 and my second trail running event after I renewed my subscription as a CTS athlete since the middle of November last year; (2) This is supposed to be a part...
Socks- Drymax Speedgoat Lite Trail Running 1/4 Crew Socks. An extra pair was packed in a ziplock bag to change into at checkpoint three. Shirt and shorts- They were both last-minute changes because of the rain. I bought them on Amazon because they were marketed as “moisture-wicking and...
I stopped briefly to sort all that out and I took two Tylenol to help with the terrible pain in my ankle. Instead of getting down about it, I just kept running hoping the pain would vanish. While running I saw many other runners rolling their ankles too or worse, with gashes on their...
BAGS: For my bags, I’ll be running an awesome custom frame bag along with a custom handlebar bag from FBJ Creations. These will be paired with a super sturdy rack and top tube bag from Tailfin Cycling. On the Tailfin rack I have a pretty generic dry bag that holds my sleep kit an...
October 2013 mrfootbag69 We rode this from N.H. to Ayers and back stopping in Ayers for lunch before our return trip. For a weekday I was surprised at the traffic on the trail. Completely asphalt paved, any rough areas painted, making them easy to avoid. Scenery was awesome the enti...
TIP - opt for the sleeping bag or any extra type of warmth! SO VERY GRATEFUL for the lovely chefs/sherpas who carried our bags on donkeys the whole time!! legends!! great food too. Héctor was my tour guide for Machu Picchu he was awesome, he met me in the town Aguas Calientes I ...
But I gotta say it’s pretty freaking awesome having people with you to hang out post race as well. WHERE WERE YOU** We spent the rest of the night being support crew for Sonja, who was chugging along in the 100 miler. Guys, I learned SO MUCH in 48 hours. About running, about ...
Hiking shoes:In terms of boots, I recommend the Salomon X Ultra series. For trail running shoes, the Salomon X Missions are great. Camp shoes (optional) Outfit to wear while hiking:Columbia offer good quality and affordable hiking shirts and pants. ...
BAGS: Up front, I have a prototype ChargedCow Chunky Brisket bar harness. The frame bag is a homemade roll top frame bag. At the rear, I’m running a Salsa Alternator rack with Ortlieb Gravel Pack panniers. GEAR HIGHLIGHTS: For holding my flask of hot chocolate to the forks, I’ve ...
See why the Altra Lone Peak 7’s ultra-grippy soles and customizable lacing system improves one of the best trail running shoes.