MY GEAR FROM THE HEADLANDS 100 MILER | The Ginger Runner

[@semjonborzutzki9907]

To all the ppl that say "you only need a pair of shoes and a water bottle" that's bs. When i tried it, they didn't let me start, because "excuse me sir, you can't run the race without pants"

[@Kayrunningandcoffeeaddict]

🤣

[@jondavidpenn]

I don’t have the money to test gear, so I base nearly every gear purchase off what you say. Very appreciated!

[@thesii213]

You are a highly admired and respected dude in my personal pantheon of KZbin greats. And congrats on the strong performance at the Headlands!

[@shaunukhiking]

ditto

[@AKtrailrunner]

I didn't think listening to what gear you used for the race would be entertaining, but hey! Who knew?! Loved it, thanks for the insight and not just what gear you used but how it performed for you.

[@saltydog6241]

Awesome segment. Please do these after every race!

[@bug3ater1]

I finished Headlands in 33:33. My COROS Apex had 10% battery life left!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Way to get it done!!!

[@nickcarter5866]

I ran the Headlands 100 as well. Great course and great people out there! Thanks for all the great reviews (I saw you at the beginning and told you so!). I used the Hoka Rincons and had the Olympus as my backup shoe. The Hoka Rincons are road shoes but have enough grip for most standard trails without the weight, plus they are a little wider than the speed goats. I love the speed goats but way to narrow for me on longer distance. I have an SLAB pack, same head phones, nutrition for me is gels, tailwind, pickle juice, turkey sandwiches on sourdough, ginger ale and coke. It was a tough tough course. I had a similar bad race in Leadville the month before. There are good days and bad days. You made 62 miles on a tough race. Use that as a training run and go knock out another in a week or two :-). You will be happy you did!

[@granitemonk]

62 miles = 100k. So you did finish the Headlands 100, the metric version.

[@TheGingerRunner]

I might as well take a sharpie to the t-shirt to correct the logo with an additional "k" hahaha

[@stephenlaney_bjj]

Thanks for sharing. I love my ADV skin 5 pack. Waiting on my Speedgoat's t o come in. Happy running!

[@UltraDad]

Ethan I was very happy to see you chose the Olympus! This has turned into my favorite ultra shoe. Hips, knees, toes...all feel great after my 50k this weekend. I also made it 73 at Fat Dog in the Olympus and my feet were not why I quit!

[@simonparent4842]

Yep, this was helpful, the gear review but most of all, the nutrition and hydration. Gels, blocks, bars, preferably sugar-free, are always on my mind. Many thanks Ethan.

[@stevesalinda5270]

Ethan this is one of the best and most valuable ultra vids I've ever seen. Thanks for the detailed tour of your gear...I know I'll be referring back to it in the future. I've got 30ks, 50Ks and a possible 50 miler in the near future so the fantastic work you do on your channel is greatly appreciated. Thanks again Ethan.

[@afd802]

I love your reviews and feel like you give everything you review a fair shake! Thank you for doing what you do!!

[@outrunningdepression5236]

Yes , this video was executed perfectly. Great to hear the experience in the race and what gear u used.

[@majaignaczewska7482]

You're awesome GR. Really love this channel and listening to your stories. I cannot wait to discover some more of me this Fri....at my first 90k trail run.

[@shaggyrunner]

Need one of those Tiger Claw hats. Excited to sign up for your 2020 race!

[@li4msmith]

Awesome video Ethan 😊I need those ‘train, race, beer’ injinji socks in my life! I’m guessing they were limited edition?

[@TheGingerRunner]

VERY limited edition. I and a couple of Patreon Crew members have pairs as I never pulled the trigger on manufacturing. Hope to figure out a future version!

[@li4msmith]

TheGingerRunner ahh that’s a shame buddy! I’d definitely purchase them if you made similar ones again 👍🏼

[@ThatFlowState]

Congrats again on your race! I find videos like this very interesting. Given that you get to try a lot of gear and that there is a decent selection of good gear around what gets chosen when the chips are down is helpful. My go-to gear is the Adv Skin 12 pack (for mandatory kit) 2019 version. Seems to Salomon has come pretty close to perfecting that one over the years and it just fits me. The Leki Trailstick Pro are my poles of choice, I prefer the cycling glove like "straps" over the traditional ones on BD poles.

[@sherrycammack2052]

Thanks for expanding your gear reviews. Can’t wait to see more! Congrats on the race!!

[@suffolkolddog]

I think I've seen pretty much ALL your videos... This was great info ! thanks buddy & definitely keep'm up !!!

[@jayzeeee]

really useful dude. Love seeing what other runner select for races. Thats whats great about the community. sharing tips and tricks! keep it up.

[@geofcrowl9592]

I really like how this gear overview talks about using it all as a complete set for a race!

[@wesleyrussell98]

Just yesterday morning I was searching your channel for a video just like this. Timely! You’re awesome!

[@williamsayles892]

Yes, your review was very informative. I really appreciated it.

[@mk_ultrarunner]

Thanks! I love knowing what others are using.

[@jtcollins2112]

Just stumbled across this. Excellent work.

[@tinylittleanj2]

Really like this video concept!! Please ask Kim if she will do one like this too ☺️ As for what I use for a race, way too much. I am a chronic over packer in every situation 😬

[@MileLongLegs]

Angie, I will be doing one for the gear I used for WAM! :)

[@tinylittleanj2]

Mile Long Legs yes!! 👍👍 thanks Kim!!

[@veganbcurry3396]

The gear review videos are priceless! Thanks!

[@DartmoorPaul]

Great video Ethan & definitely would like you to do these again. Its not just the what, but the why is what I find interesting and apply to my race kit planning 👍😎

[@caseycolby9783]

I’m running Headlands in 3 weeks!! It’ll be my first 100, if it doesn’t get cancelled 😳. Thanks for the helpful video Ethan!!

[@Jessdrawsducks]

Yea! New running film!

[@runningwithmarc]

Swashbuckles, that was great to watch.... I should do one soon also.

[@boundaryconditions1119]

I love my Osprey Duro 6. I can carry 3.5 L water, all my required/needed gear. I only go 50km, so I don't need drop bags. Aid Stations work for me.

[@kayathlonireland5300]

Massive fan too of the Duro 6!

[@Wesz808]

I think you can benefit from compression socks. I, like you, find the Hoka's a bit too narrow. But they are still my number one choice. And since your feet expand during a race, something to compress them in place will prevent both blisters and keep your feet from rubbing. Also because of the stretched fabric my experience is that it's harder for sand to cause blisters.. I use compress sport mid trails. Or something like that. Better luck next time! And 62miles is still an adventure!

[@seanxkelly]

Very late to the game here!...but, yes, I love to hear about ultra races strategies (gear, pacing, etc) pre-race and then the post-race "what I took, what worked, what didn't, why" reviews

[@martinpoe]

Perfect video. Just two weeks ago I bought a S ADV Skin 5 mainly because of your video and like to see that you even used that at such an event. I would like to see more such gear videos. And your awesome bru

[@DonnieJett]

Loved hearing about what gear you used! And good job ok the 60+ miles!

[@jamjw1]

Your awesome ginger runner. Thank you for the tips.

[@ririemarilyn]

Yes Ethan! Yes! Keep this format goin

[@pekdon]

Really liked this kind of video, nice to hear what did and didn’t work for you.

[@Meadows100]

Thanks for sharing and yes please to more videos about your race kit choice! Glad to hear Headlands 100 restoked your fire to get racing again ✌️ Also, DJI vs GoPro?

[@df540148]

I've found I've slimmed down so much gear for hundreds after my third (well sorta, Teanaway was cancelled...). The one consistent is the Patagonia Air Chaser Tank which they discontinued. :( It's a super light shirt and has great shoulder coverage for a pack. I'll keep complaining until they bring it back!

[@stromdiddily9166]

Was up at Iron Peak AS (77 mile version). We were bummed to pack up without seeing any runners but cannot imagine how disappointed you all must have been :/

[@df540148]

@@stromdiddily9166 Thanks for being there! I think only 5 of us had made it to the prior AS (I don't recall the name). While it was immediate relief since my legs were so trashed, I'm still really bummed about the outcome. Seeing how a runner at a KS ultra was struck by lightening and kill over this weekend, I feel better with Brian's decision.

[@BR630]

Thanks for sharing! Would love if Kim shared what she used recently.

[@lasseboejle]

Super awesome video! More of these sure :D

[@mubarakthursday5417]

Yes 👍🏽 more videos please

[@Jbowdige]

Really enjoy your podcasts and can’t wait to listen to this one. Any idea when it (and episode 272 and up) will be released for download? Thanks for all you do!

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

If it wasnt so close to my wedding date this would have been my first 100 One day, i hope to meet you at an event!!

[@Josh_Stringer]

Very helpful! Thanks for posting. Just did my first 50 miler last weekend (The Georgia Jewel). I had the same nutrition choices as you and they worked great. Although I had never heard of the ginger chews. Need to check those out!!

[@stephenhuman8082]

Quality insight into your gear choices, 62 miles is plenty! Injinjis and Altra Olympus 3.5s are mandatory for me, everything else is negotiable...

[@merkin22]

Yah, you raced! Love your reviews, always. You need to try the Maurtens gel -- game changer -- it's the one bit of kit I never leave behind on long training runs or marathons.

[@andytong1289]

Love this format! I pretty much run and plan to run the longer ultras just to buy the gear.

[@perdomot]

I loved your early movies like Squamish and Crewing Western States so I hope you do more of those documenting your experiences at races.

[@johnlauer4389]

Ya thanks man that’s great info... gonna use some of it this weekend during my first ultra!

[@darwinthecat]

Have you posted video from Headlands? I was there running the 50 miler and cheering on my friend, Dave Thull...

[@larslaird]

The nutbutter does a great job preventing chafing! But it wreaks havoc with my merino t-shirts - makes my moobs look bigger! :(

[@gabrielarce6337]

How does it wreck havoc?

[@joncerv]

Keep up the great videos!

[@Nat-sc8bu]

as always, appreciate the reviews Ethan! need to try these speedgoats, currently running in the terra kiger 5s but dont think those do well past 13 miles judging by my last marathon! 😬

[@Ultramiles206]

Nat Yacoub speedgoats are great, with one exception, after long miles the toe box can be a bit tight. Found out from my Hoka rep they are making a wider toe box next spring!

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

I ran 88km in kiger 5's worked just fine

[@hanginloose247]

Lulu lemon tech Tee’s are my jam. I have 1 long and 1 short that I bought 3 years ago and they are showing no signs of wear despite being my most laundered garments. Would say it one of the few things that are still worth the money from them unfortunately....great video!

[@seans7513]

Yes I found the review useful, I want to try out other lighting other than headlamps. My No. 1 Item is Hammer - perpetuem drink mix. I use it for 15 mile plus training runs and races. No. 2 are my Pategonia strider Pro running shorts. Then things get mixed up based on event or conditions.

[@seankorsan]

Great information! I love my Altra Lone Peak 4.0 paired with Dirty Girl Gaiters. BOOM no debris in the shoe aside from dust that is fine enough to penetrate the shoe material.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Sean Korsan have never had debris issues in my decade of Cali trail running, but of course it happens during Headlands 😂

[@seankorsan]

TheGingerRunner lol, yup that’s so true.

[@hungmanxxxx2462]

Canaberries......need some of those!!

[@frankhenley5782]

Yes it was very helpful. Love your videos.

[@peterbest4943]

Looking forward to seeing the Apex Pro review.

[@elanastahl1929]

I see for your GRGR 19 you get a medal from Elevation Culture! They are local here and I run with them on Thursday’s. So rad!!! Good people and their medals are rad!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Elana Stahl been partnering with them for years!

[@danieltsuedo334]

getting ready for my first 50k.., of all the videos and articles I have watched or read., this was the most helpful information

[@TheGingerRunner]

daniel tsuedo great to hear!

[@thenapolitan]

Yes yes. Helpful! Love this. Need moar!

[@clarkebrogger2556]

Really cool, thanks Ethan. So helpful.

[@johngardner1898]

Gear? I just enjoy your sense of humor. 😜

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Thoughts on Altra Shoes paired with gaiters? To help out with the scatter heel cup 🤔 Thanks in advance....Thinking about using the Atra in a upcoming dusty run

[@machonacho2197]

Michael Bartlett my thoughts exactly. I use the gaiters to fight those annoying sand/dirt particles that cause hot spots and blisters. John Vonhof talks about this exact problem in his book “Fixing your feet”. I never do an Ultra without wearing them. I can’t do Olympus due to fit so Timp all the way for me!

[@joelmiller4518]

Thanks for the info.

[@Elidogz]

Thanks for shareing ethan 🙌

[@Azer_GG]

Interested in Gin Gins!!!

[@tyjohnsrud]

The Rut in Montana has a trifecta that seems to be in your wheelhouse.

[@ackthet]

Might be too late to get Ethan's attention here but curious how you attach your sunglasses to your vest.

[@tombargerstock3419]

Thanks for this video. Much appreciated for the share.

[@lasted_leather]

Great video as always. Where can we find the headland hundred movie?

[@robert.mechura]

You do a great job editing your videos! I'm improving my skills in hopes to grow my running channel.

[@grantthomas7078]

Check out dirty girl gaiters to prevent rocks and debris from getting into your shoes

[@TheGingerRunner]

I have so many gaiters! Just didn't anticipate needing them on such manicured trails. My mistake!

[@jonathanlacerte2473]

Race Day mandatory gear: @tailwindnutrition in my Salomon Skin ADV vest, ginger ale in my drop bag for last couple aid stations, new pair of my favourite socks, and Gold Bond Extra Strength (green bottle) for my feet! Like a thousand angels blowing kisses on my toes! Patagonia T-shirt (same one you printed the GRVR 2017 on). Under Armour Heat Gear boxers and a trusty pair of North Face Better Than Naked shorts

[@BlueL1n3]

love love love Injinji socks! are those GRs available anywhere?? they're pretty sweet.

[@boyanbabun1]

have you ever tried raidlight product?been using the responsiv 12L for my 50K and works well for me..maybe a review from you in the future?

[@arjanpetersen]

Azlan Boyan it is really good

[@wernercoetzee9603]

Please do more videos like these.... That's if you run some more of these 😜😜😜 Or shorter distances..

[@mikehall6433]

Well thats the speedgoat off my list, hope the Evo mafate are wider

[@debrunsfar153]

Wait! There are GR Injinjis? I only wear injingis but I didn’t know there are GR ones❤️

[@TheGingerRunner]

Very VERY limited run a few years back that I never released - hope to resurrect them!

[@thesii213]

@@TheGingerRunner You know, I'm not sure Injini's get enough credit. While I've always thought of them as a comfort-option/blister-preventative, I think there's an argument to be made that they can improve performance via improved foot proprioception. I've noticed that I perform better in Injini's, and I think it might be because my toes aren't "splinted" together by a tight sock. The thin fabric between the toes on Injini's forces my toes to work relatively independently, even inside of a shoe. Hmm. I might also be overthinking this...

[@elanastahl1929]

thesii213 I ♥️ those socks! Plus they are a San Diego company.

[@gosekinz]

@@thesii213 check out Tabio socks - they're like Injinji's but with a lot more science behind them .. I think you can get them in the US .. I swear they're the best running/racing socks - they also sell them for casual wear too.

[@DartmoorPaul]

I have & love Altras but my key piece of go to kit now? Dirty Girls gaiters! Stops those bits of grit getting in you said gave you blisters.

[@tazpengra]

GEEZ! Where can I get those sweet GR Injinji socks?!

[@CampbellJM]

Hey Ethan, have you ever considered filming with the DJI Osmo Pocket? Super lightweight, fully stabilised, 4k 60fps!

[@TheGingerRunner]

I have one, but lack of durability makes it super fragile. Also, the FOV sucks. Gimbal behavior is also pretty finicky. Regardless, I do have one that I use from time to time!

[@deletethisaccountmofos]

Bear III rocks!

[@philw5406]

Great info. Thanks.

[@mikehall6433]

Top reporting as usual

[@Mkeflyfish]

I have a new pair of Bushido 2s I purchased recently. Been noticing some of that pinky toe constriction, like you mention. Do they just need more break in time? Or do I need to look at a wider shoe?

[@Teddy_J]

Hey Ethan, did you get the Adv Skin 5 in a medium also. Most comments say it runs small, but wanted your opinion. Thanks!

[@The4WBoys]

Does going from Shirt, to Shorts, to Socks mean you skipped undies?

[@deletethisaccountmofos]

yea, inquiring minds want to know :-)

[@ianmcginlay1662]

Ging, when you gonna share with us what music equipment you use ?

[@TheGingerRunner]

I've done a patreon crew breakdown in the past. Might be time to re-up!

[@bug3ater1]

How would you compare Cuyamaca to Headlands? I’m doing Cuyamaca next week and I’m pretty nervous. I thought Headlands was difficult. Nothing but steep ups and downs. The downs destroyed me.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Cuyamaca is cake in comparison :) Trails are similar in that they're non-technical dusty butter. But the climbs in Headlands add up. Cuyamaca is pretty runnable w/ half as much gain!

[@renefeindt1174]

Check out Hot Coffee Gin Gins!

[@mikekiss648]

Regarding getting stones and crap in your shoes ... Why not wear gator skirts? They weigh almost zero and keep crap out.

[@bug3ater1]

Aftershockz Aeropex is a big improvement over the Airs.

[@TheGingerRunner]

I want them.

[@bug3ater1]

@@TheGingerRunnerI've been running with the Airs for 9 months. I love them. However, the pad from one of the inductors came off due to the glue wearing out due to sweat. I don't see this being an issue on the Aeroplex as it's just a single piece.

[@QuickslverVideo]

Ginger runner eating ginger chews is very meta.

[@GustafHagel]

So... Toe socks? Pros and cons? Also, what does your training regimen look like for a 100 miler? Thanks for a(nother) great video!

[@Azer_GG]

pros: they prevent blisters in between toes, feel cooler in the summer (glove vs mitt analogy), good socks if you wear Altras or Topos. con: they have more fabric between the toes, that means the toebox has less space

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

Or you can just use footcreme