Episode 23: Shop Talk

This whole pod is a drop bag of good gear! We talk Addidas EVO SL v EXOTerrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2Sarah's saving the earth with 750 miles on one pair of shoesA shout out to Rabbit sports brasand Mountain House Meals Kelly is taking to her Big Tex Backyard!

Entry into UTMB and Western States can be confusing! Let Kelly and Sarah help you! Follow along for some how to tips!

Drop Bag: Get your caffeine and sodium in one with SaltStick CapsCongrats to Sarah Gage on her New Course Record (1st woman, 3rd overall) at Zion 60k!!!!!We talk slick rock, white dots, trail moglus, and quads. Give a listen for things Sarah did to get her the big WIN!

Drop Bag: Consider making a A and B drop bag - one has essentials, the other has extrasSarah gives us an overview of the Grindstone course and recaps the nutrition, gear, and strategy that led to her women's 3rd place finish and automatic entry into UTMB! Inspiration: Mental energy is the most powerful thing you can bring to a race. Stay excited - Find joy!

Drop Bag: Saucony Women's Endorphin Edge (these shoes keep getting through races!)Noogs TTWR: Sarah is tapering for Grindstone!Kelly is sitting on her buttHere we recap Kelly's Habanero 100 effort and new women's course record race! As racers, we all shared some beef about the sand on the trial, but from Sarah's pacing eye what feels like 80% sand is 5% ...ha! Do you agree?InspirationLots of inspiration from friends on and off the trail! Running buddy Victoria's words stuck around for the race: May your feet be blister free and your mind unbreakable!

Y'all! Buckel up for a fun ride with the Joanna Fortier LiPuma (is it fair that one girl gets two cool last names?!) Joanna's Drop Bag: Chap stick! Joanna's TWWR: Running in Chamonix! Check her insta out for all the gorgeous sites! @jfortier603Joanna and Sarah do some entertaining reflection on Vermont 100: -Highs and Lows from the course -Favorite nutrition -ConfessionsFor all the details from the race also check out Women of Distance podcast! States of Racing! Vermont: -Vermont course (of course) -Runamuck 50k -Catamount Ultra 25K and 50K Shout out to New Hampshire -Chocorua 25k and Canada -Quebec Mega TrailHow to travel and still get your run done: Joanna shares her how to pack process and recommends keeping an outfit in your carry on! K- now go listen!

Kelly and Sarah catch up on trail race news, training, and the weather!Drop Bag: Mount to Coast BITR H1 -very cool, but a little hotTreat yourself to some topical cooling- use an ice bandana! Sarah shares some details (and promises more) on her bike ride along Quebec's P'tit Train du Nord!

Drop Bag: Sarah reminds us to drink water and maybe use some nasal spray if dealing with dry climate/allergiesKelly tries some new nutritionTWWR: Sarah hits the hills in Austin, TXThis week we talk about how to travel and still get your run done! Here's a quick rundown:-Be flexible-Prepare-Take advantage of what you can do even if it's less than usual-Give yourself permission

Sarah and Kelly catch up in this episode with training and all the racing news!Drop BagKelly: bought meal planning from Lille Eats and Tells and is loving it! Sarah: lovin' the New Balance SC Trail V2 We talk Tyler Andrews Mt. Everest summit, Broken Arrow, and more vert. And then I (Kelly) apparently stopped taking notes....Enjoy!

Sarah and I had a great time talking with Gibson Kelley!Gibson's Drop Bag: Salty Britches! which she got to use at Cruel Jewel recently and Nauzene tables for upset stomachs and nausea (smart!)TWWR: Gibson recovers/tapers from Cruel Jewel before heading into War Eagle Trail racesStates of Trail: Gibson shares 3 races from Tennessee! -Walking Tall -The Barkley Fall Classic-Mamba TrailInspiration: You either in or your learn. You never fail!Gibson is obviously incredibly motivating and experienced! Luckily, she's willing to share through her coaching platform Bandit Coaching Go check it out!