Over the previous few weeks, I’ve obtained a number of requests from common readers of AJW’s Taproom for me to write down an article concerning the gear and gear that I plan to make use of for the Cocodona 250 Mile subsequent week right here in Arizona. As this might be my first foray into multi-day operating, it has been an attention-grabbing train in planning to determine what gear and gear might be most helpful in my try to run from Deep Canyon Ranch to Flagstaff. So, right here goes!
Footwear: Hoka Tecton X 3, Nike Zegama 2, and Brooks Glycerin Max
I’ve been operating and racing within the Hoka Tecton X 3 for the reason that summer time of 2024, together with a profitable return to 100-mile races on the Javelina 100 Mile again in October, and have actually loved them. I’ve two pairs able to go, and if every thing proceeds as deliberate, they would be the solely two pairs I put on for your entire race. That stated, if issues go mistaken, I’ve two properly cushioned, non-plated footwear to fall again on — the Nike Zegama 2 and the Brooks Glycerin Max.
The writer’s shoe choice for the Cocodona 250 Mile (l-to-r): Brooks Glycerin Max, Nike Zegama 2, and Hoka Tecton X 3. All images courtesy of Andy Jones-Wilkins.
Socks: Drymax Sizzling Climate Operating 1/4 Crew Socks
I’ve been a loyal Drymax socks wearer since I used to be first launched to them in 2009. For Cocodona, I’ll have six pairs of those socks to get me by way of the race.
Shorts: Patagonia Males’s Strider Professional Operating Quick – 5 Inch
Shorts with ample pockets have all the time been necessary to me and for my part the Patagonia Strider Professional shorts are the perfect at school for pocketed shorts. Light-weight, fast drying, and comfy, the Strider Execs are persistently my favourite shorts.
Pants: Patagonia Males’s Strider Professional Pants
With a forecast for cold temperatures, I’ll deliver my tried-and-true Patagonia Strider Professional Pants alongside for the colder sections. These pants function snap-up legs that go all the way in which to the knees and permit for straightforward on/straightforward off transitions.
Shirts: Patagonia Males’s Capilene Cool Every day Shirt and Patagonia Males’s Lengthy-Sleeved Capilene Cool Path Shirt
The Patagonia Capilene Cool Every day Shirt and Patagonia Lengthy-Sleeved Capilene Cool Path Shirt are wonderful, inexpensive, and easy. I’ve acquired considered one of every prepared for my journey.
Light-weight Jacket: Patagonia Males’s Airshed Professional Operating Windbreaker
Ever since Patagonia launched their first Airshed pullover about 10 years in the past, I’ve been an enormous fan. It packs down tremendous small, has a pleasant becoming hood, and may be very easy on the pores and skin. The proper windbreaker!
The writer within the Patagonia Airshed Professional Operating Windbreaker, which he’ll use for the Cocodona 250 Mile.
Insulated Chilly Climate Jacket: Patagonia Males’s Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody
Based mostly on the present climate forecast, it appears like this may very well be one of many colder Cocodona’s on report. I’m taking no possibilities and plan to pack my Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Hoody after I go away Crown King assist station and should carry it with me for the rest of the race.
Gloves: Black Diamond Hybrid Mild Gloves and Patagonia Capilene Midweight Liner Gloves
Given the aforementioned climate forecast I’m coming ready with a light-weight glove, the Patagonia Capilene Midweight Liner gloves, and a heavier pair, the Black Diamond Hybrid Mild Gloves.
Heat Hat: Patagonia R1 Every day Beanie
My go-to beanie for the previous 15 years has been the Patagonia R1 Every day Beanie. I’ve no cause to make use of something totally different this time round.
Brimmed Hat: Boco Elite Hat
For a lot of the race I’ll possible put on my Runner’s Den branded Boco Elite Hat, which I simply love.
Solar Hat: Sunday Afternoons Extremely Journey Hat
For Day 1, which is probably going probably the most solar uncovered, the Sunday Afternoons Extremely Journey Hat gives wonderful cowl whereas retaining me cool.
Ice Bandana: Selfmade Previous Faculty Bandana
Years in the past, my spouse, Shelly, made me a yellow ice bandana and it’s been with me ever since. Not gonna’ change now!
Pack: Salomon ADV Pores and skin 12L Pack
The Salomon ADV Pores and skin 12L Pack has sufficient area for all of the necessary gear, nice water capability in each its 2-liter bladder and its 4 comfortable flasks, and suits comfortably on my again even when absolutely loaded.
Poles: Leki Ultratrail FX.One Superlight
Leki poles have been my go-to ever since I began utilizing poles about 10 years in the past. I even have a pair backups in case they break.
Watch: Coros Tempo 3
Since we’re all required to have the course loaded onto a GPS enabled gadget, I’ve determined to make use of my cellphone for that goal and can go minimalist with my watch. The Coros Tempo 3 is light-weight, correct, and has wonderful battery life. Excellent for Cocodona!
The Coros Tempo 3, AJW’s watch of selection for the Cocodona 250 Mile.
Lighting: Nitecore UT27 Headlamp and Ultraspire Lumen 400z 3.0 Waist Mild
I’ve determined to go together with the Nitecore UT27 as a result of it’s gentle and shiny, and it additionally has a heat gentle setting which I actually like. I then determined to go together with the much less shiny Lumen 400z from Ultraspire for my waist gentle, as I want a not-so-bright possibility round my waist.
Charging: Nitecore NB 10000 Gen 3 Extremely-Slim USB-C Energy Financial institution
Lastly, for on-the-go charging the NB 10000 from Nitecore works nice in all situations.
There you go! Want me luck and I’ll report again after the race.
Bottoms up!
AJW’s Beer of the Week
This week’s beer of the week comes from Oak Creek Brewing Firm in Sedona, Arizona. Sedona’s oldest brewery, Oak Creek’s flagship beer is Oak Creek Pale Ale, an impressive American Pale Ale that’s wealthy, balanced, and crisp. Brewed within the traditional custom of nice American Pale Ales, Oak Creek is an immediate traditional!
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