Gearing up for a White Mountains 100 Go

*Against my better judgement*: This week I discuss my upcoming unsupported attempt on the White Mountains 100. Linking together roughly 95 miles and 34,000 feet of vert across the most rugged terrain in the region, this route has been a goal of mine for a while. A bunch of people just finished / are still finishing the WM100 when this comes out. Very inspiring. I talk about how I feel going into the effort and why I'm going unsupported effort instead of with a supported crew. I break down my strategy for pacing, what im wearing on my feet and what I'm bringing with me. To wrap things up, I highlighted a *new segment* race results of the week for the Last Man Standing Ultra in New Gloucester, Maine. CHECK OUT REK LIS BREWING:Great food & beer, located off Route 302 in Bethlehem, NH - https://www.reklisbrewing.com/I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS⁠⁠⁠ The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi⁠⁠⁠  My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/6kR90V⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5⁠⁠⁠  One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed. ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/VOjena⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq⁠⁠⁠  In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Running Vest: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/zzD3We⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4feeEzr⁠⁠⁠  Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L. Lightweight Water Filter: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/R0Djza⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4vErYTK⁠⁠⁠  A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well.🍩TRAIL FUELTailwind: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/NGYD17⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cEiam4⁠⁠⁠ I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in.