Many runners who crushed my finish time wore less expensive kits. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on running clothing to start or thrive in the sport. Reigning Champ X Ryan Willms Shirt ($125) and Lined Running Short ($145) (Photo: Sarah Jackson) It held 14 gels (I used two drop spots at aid stations to refill), half a pound of gummy bears, half a box of Fig Newmans, TP and a plastic transport bag, my iPhone, and an extra water bottle. The lightweight mesh build disappeared on my chest and the positioning of the two 550-milliliter water bottles on the backs of my hips made refilling and consuming water easy. This is the most breathable and ergonomic race vest I have ever tested. Ultraspire Momentum 2.0 Race Vest ($90) (Photo: Sarah Jackson) For once, everything delivered on race day. Every choice was the result of at least dozens-and in some cases hundreds-of miles of testing and tinkering. It was by no means fast or heroic, but it was surprisingly comfortable and fun, in no small part due to having a totally dialed gear and food system. I ran a 50-mile race in the following kit last month and despite 90- to 100-degree heat, I had the best race of my life (I’ve had plenty of bad ones). Accounting for all of the things that could go sideways on race day-from blisters, to chafing, to an upset stomach-and finding ways to avoid those mistakes adds a layer of challenge to running that I find addicting. One of the reasons I love ultra-distance objectives is the preparation it takes to get everything right.
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