Over the previous few weeks, I’ve acquired a number of requests from common readers of AJW’s Taproom for me to put in writing an article in regards to the gear and gear that I plan to make use of for the Cocodona 250 Mile subsequent week right here in Arizona. As this will likely be my first foray into multi-day operating, it has been an fascinating train in planning to determine what gear and gear will likely be most helpful in my try to run from Deep Canyon Ranch to Flagstaff. So, right here goes!
Sneakers: Hoka Tecton X 3, Nike Zegama 2, and Brooks Glycerin Max
I’ve been operating and racing within the Hoka Tecton X 3 because the summer season 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 part proceeds as deliberate, they would be the solely two pairs I put on for your entire race. That stated, if issues go unsuitable, I’ve two properly cushioned, non-plated sneakers 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 photographs courtesy of Andy Jones-Wilkins.
Socks: Drymax Scorching 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 means of the race.
Shorts: Patagonia Males’s Strider Professional Operating Quick – 5 Inch
Shorts with ample pockets have all the time been vital to me and in my view the Patagonia Strider Professional shorts are one of the best in school for pocketed shorts. Light-weight, fast drying, and cozy, the Strider Execs are persistently my favourite shorts.
Pants: Patagonia Males’s Strider Professional Pants
With a forecast for cold temperatures, I’ll carry my tried-and-true Patagonia Strider Professional Pants alongside for the colder sections. These pants characteristic snap-up legs that go all the best way to the knees and permit for straightforward on/straightforward off transitions.
Shirts: Patagonia Males’s Capilene Cool Day by day Shirt and Patagonia Males’s Lengthy-Sleeved Capilene Cool Path Shirt
The Patagonia Capilene Cool Day by day Shirt and Patagonia Lengthy-Sleeved Capilene Cool Path Shirt are glorious, inexpensive, and easy. I’ve obtained one among 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 right 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
Primarily based on the present climate forecast, it seems like this could possibly 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 support station and will 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 Day by day Beanie
My go-to beanie for the previous 15 years has been the Patagonia R1 Day by day Beanie. I’ve no purpose to make use of something completely different this time round.
Brimmed Hat: Boco Elite Hat
For a lot of the race I’ll probably 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 essentially the most solar uncovered, the Sunday Afternoons Extremely Journey Hat gives glorious cowl whereas maintaining me cool.
Ice Bandana: Selfmade Outdated 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 house for all of the obligatory gear, nice water capability in each its 2-liter bladder and its 4 smooth flasks, and matches 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 telephone for that objective and can go minimalist with my watch. The Coros Tempo 3 is light-weight, correct, and has glorious 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 along with the Nitecore UT27 as a result of it’s gentle and brilliant, and it additionally has a heat gentle setting which I actually like. I then determined to go along with the much less brilliant Lumen 400z from Ultraspire for my waist gentle, as I choose a not-so-bright choice 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 basic custom of nice American Pale Ales, Oak Creek is an immediate basic!
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