EP 705: Packing Smart: The Do’s and Don’ts of Ultra Drop Bags

Trail Runner Nation

Ultramarathon, Fitness, Running, Community, Health & Fitness, Trail, Endurance, Trails, Sports

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🗓️ 29 November 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Drop bags are a crucial tool for ultra runners, serving as lifelines that ensure access to essential items like hydration, nutrition, and comfort gear during long races.

TRN friend and regular guest, Krissy Moehl and Kelly Kelly Swanson join our virtual run today to discuss the use of drop bags in ultra running. Kelly is the co-host of a new podcast, Drop Bag, and creator of the Ultraplanner, a tool that can help you organize your next ultra adventure or race. They explore the logistics and planning required, sharing personal anecdotes and lessons learned from their experiences as runners and race directors. The conversation highlights the importance of preparation, including packing essential items like hydration, nutrition, and comfort items that can enhance a runner’s experience. They delve into the challenges of race-day adaptability, particularly when drop bags don’t arrive as expected, and offer practical tips on labeling, weatherproofing, and lightening the load for volunteers. The hosts also emphasize the emotional aspects of racing, such as carrying sentimental items for motivation and creating connections within the running community. This episode underscores the value of preparation, humor, and giving back, all while fostering camaraderie among runners.

Krissy and Kelly have put together a great book bundle that includes:
- "Run Your First Ultra" by Krissy Moehl
- "Ultraplanner" by Kelly Swanson
- Performance Enhancing Kokopelli tattoos from Trail Runner Nation
- Stickers from Drp Bag Podcast and Salty Britches

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0:00.0	I smack myself in forehead because I think so many times I get into these races and you
0:06.0	start suffering and you think like this is what I signed up for here we go and you just
0:10.8	kind of nestle in to the suffering.
0:13.9	Like why not help yourself out a little bit. Welcome to the trailhead of Trail Runner Nation.
0:29.8	We go on trail runs virtually where you can join us.
0:34.4	We're going to head down the single track.
0:36.1	It's a beautiful day.
0:37.2	The sun is shining and the trails are smooth.
0:41.6	It's such a beautiful day.
0:43.0	We go on these trail runs every week with guests that are going to help us become better, faster, healthier trail runners and maybe
0:49.4	just better human beings.
0:50.7	And Scott, that was probably your best intro you've ever done. And I have nothing here
0:55.6	to follow up to accept to talk about we're discussing drop bags. And they're a critical
1:02.0	component of every run. And we're going to learn what's inside
1:05.6	of them so we can get the best out of them. That was deep. Black Friday is today and from
1:16.0	now until Sunday, John G's offering 40% off site wide. And if you're wondering which Sunday
1:23.0	we're talking December 1st and this is a great time for you to stock up on gear for yourself
1:28.0	or for your running family.
1:29.4	They have new styles and colors of that amazing rain runner pack jacket
1:33.4	the bolt on and I have.
1:34.9	It's going to keep you dry and you're going to be noticed on the trail.
1:39.0	And it's got if it gets into that California freezing,
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