How I Pack for Trail Running

My go-to trail running gear at a glance- YES, there's more to my gear list but this is a good initial list, especially if you're looking into doing more mountain runs. I touch briefly on the Cocodona 250 gear list and will cover that more in the race week episode. One of my favorite tips is at the end of the video so make sure to watch until it ends!

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00:00 Intro
00:48 Running Pack
02:15 Storm Jacket
02:48 Rubber Bands
02:57 Layers and Accessories
05:13 Tech Stuff
06:55 Safety and First Aid
07:54 Shoes
09:11 Nutrition
12:58 How to Pack

#ultrarunning #trailgear #yellowrunner

[mxm]

Your recent videos have been really well edited. It would've been easy to just sit at that table and go through your gear, by the way you broke it up made it much more interesting. Well done!

[mrpenguin]

When she says she doesn’t get many blisters, I died. She certainly can’t say that anymore.

[mauritaedwards]

Thanks for always supplying very helpful information. I'm 58 years young and decided to return to distance running 🏃‍♂️ I'm excited ❤

[kelbybosshoss]

Hey Sally I love gear too….The best headlamp I’ve found for hunting that lasts up to 69 hrs is the Peax Backcountry duo headlamp. The battery is rechargeable. It’s super bright. Best headlamp on the market in my opinion. 😊

[markbphilip]

Great video and agree, be prepared for what might happen, especially when self-sufficient and in changeable environments such as mountains. One thing I do with things like spare clothing is put it into a drybag that then goes into my pack. Even if it doesn't rain, if I'm sweating a lot in the heat my pack can be wet, but my kit is protected.

[Paulaserenity]

I live in Hawaii and run very hot. So on the night before a long trail or road run, I’ll half fill my bladder with water laying flat. Then on the morning of, I’ll fill up the rest and add electrolytes so that when I run, the ice will cool my back as I’m running. I also carry a knife at all times. You never know when you’ll need it! Mahalo for your wonderful useful tips! Aloha

[makingmajorprofits]

The McRaes went to Cocodona and Showed out. Great Race! Amazing Effort! Amazing Team! I can't wait until ya'll post the new video!

[andrewshughart]

Sally, I love all of the content you and Eddie put out. As far as lighting for night trail running, I love my ultraspire lumen 800 waist light in combo with a head lamp. I recently ran my first 50 mile race (with the help of your 16 week training plan) and it had a midnight start. I used my lumen 800 on the medium setting and it lasted over 6 hours on one charge. A simple battery swap and I was good to go again until daylight. The 3D lighting you get from the headlamp/waist light combo is unrivaled on the trails. There is no need to have to slow down to run in the dark with them.

[chandaharkins]

I admire that you run "heavy" because being prepared is so important. I have watched videos of what other folks carry and think about the what-ifs - sometimes they have so few items with them. Thanks for being responsible and sharing this with us!

[davidmorgan]

Fantastic video!!! This is a must watch for all that do endurance sports - great tips - thank you for sharing

[simonhodgson]

Hi Sally from the UK. Just found your channel. Half marathon is my current distance but think in finally going to plan for a full marathon next year. Love your content and the bonkers mindset of a ultra marathoner. I'm fully subscribed, Good luck ❤

[thorshiddengym]

Well I now know some new things to add to my pack. Good show.

[aksasquatchth]

Sally I consider myself an experienced ultra runner and have figured out my gear but wow this was delightful and full of great ideas. You have been super motivational during this training block for Cruel Jewel. I have loved your Instagram workouts!

[Battlemaiden]

I have a similar pack camel 18 octane and LOVE it! Holds tight on the body packs a lot for a long day.

[nc]

Oh man, that tip about keeping the pockets the same is super helpful. Love your videos❤

[Dendrolycopodiumd]

I keep a little bathroom kit in a small dry bag containing - a wag bag (folded down and held with a rubber band), some TP, and a Kula cloth. Goes from my running vest to my hiking daypack. Still haven't needed the wag bag, but I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it! And I love my Kula cloth <3

[katiestroud]

First Aid!! In Australia a snake compression bandage is a must, I always take wet wipes (great for getting dirt/gravel off a graze or cut), some dressings and I always have poles too when I’m out remote. I did an ankle in and they were essential for getting back to the car. Loved the video ❤

[ohaiitsarielle]

Ooh here my go-tos for gear and hydration!!

Pack: Salomon Advanced Skin 12. It’s my workhorse and can hold a LOT of stuff. I took for the overnight section of my first 100 miler, Oregon Cascades 100, last August!

Nutrition/hydration: Spring Energy in Awesome Sauce & GU Roctane Energy Drink Mix.

My soft flask of choice: Hydrapak Ultraflask Speed 600ml. I use this for my GU Roctane cause it’s just 2 scoops. I use these flasks for my GU and the Salomon flasks for plain water!

Illumination: Black Diamond Sprinter 500! It has the lamp on the front and the battery on the back! It’s super lightweight. My backup for OC100 was the Black Diamond Storm 500 because it was battery powered.

Thanks for giving an insight into your gear! I want to do some fun longer adventure runs this summer, so this is perfect!

[MrBootsElectrik]

Gosh. Just another straight fire episode.

[makingmajorprofits]

Thanks for doing this layout, Summertime is around the corner and I can use some pointers. Your the best Sally.