Humble Running Newsletter #14
Checking back in!
Apologies for the website hiatus, just a whirlwind of stuff since we’ve been back from Germany - family visiting, renovating my bathroom, and the big one.. as I’m typing this, the Elementary Girls Basketball team that I coach just won their second tournament game earlier this evening! Win and move on!
First, a bit of a vacation roundup - focusing on the shoes I took with me to Germany. Of course the Hoka Rocket X 3 for the marathon, plus my choices for travel comfort and all-around versatility. I also look at some gear & apparel in for test, which is featured throughout the following videos..
I do have to quickly point out a couple of picks from Rabbit, as they have been exceptional, and staples in my rotation since receiving them. Above is the Layer One Trail Shirt - just a great all around top for cooler weather (more details here).
Also the Rabbit Runners pants. I’m a big fan of a lightweight outer layer once it gets too cold for shorts, and these are one of the easiest and most comfortable to run in.
Is GOREWEAR really going out of business??? I’m not trying to be a news reporter here, but I just got their pretty nice Concurve GORE-TEX jacket to test out, and this news dropped shortly after. Apparently they will still be focusing on the materials side. Still, kind of a bummer.
Speaking of Fall Running Gear - the new Mountain Racer Waist Pack from UltrAspire looks to be a strong competitor in the waist belt market, especially when it comes to high capacity. It seems to be back in stock now. Check them out here and tell them Humble Running sent you!
Matchup of trail titans here - the Mount to Coast H1 vs Norda 005. Can the Mount to Coast punch up and challenge the 005 - at less than half the price??? I have some thoughts.. and I talk through them on the trail as usual. Still love my 005s, but check out this downhill segment - the H1 can handle some trail!
Getting back into some Craft Xplor Pro testing after focusing mostly on the Norlite Ultra Pro, including racing that model at the Mammoth 50K. Two totally different models here, the Xplor Pro, heavier and ready to grind up some gravel underfoot.
Also check out this lacing trick I learned if you want to dial in the fit of different zones on your shoe! I used a similar technique to dial in the fit of my Keen Seeks.
Been doing a lot of waist belt running recently, which is crazy because I’ve never been a waist belt fan. Credit Raide for that - the LF 2L is an incredible belt - the first belt I’ve run in with truly zero bounce.
The UL 1L gives a lighter weight option, and for me a tighter squeeze. Watch this video to see what I think about it and if it’s an option along with the LF 2L and when it could possibly be a better pick.
From the (Ultra Light) UL model (btw, LF stands for Light & Fast), to the Kiprun 15L Ultra Trail Running Hydration Vest. Sometimes you need to carry a little, and sometimes a lot.
You saw this one earlier in my “UTMB Stair Workout” video. It can handle some weight! Could be a good one for some winter sports too with the higher capacity.
IN THE PIPELINE
On Cloudultra 3 vs Cloudultra Pro - finally carved out some more time to put some miles into the “regular” version - this was a fun and super scenic test run. I’m actually dropping two videos this weekend, first a little Q&A with the Cloudultra 3 and also the Raide belts -
Followed by the full A/B test video on Sunday
The holiday season is sneaking up on us so fast! I’ll be working on some gift guide / top pick videos and content over the coming weeks. I will be sharing my favorite shoes, gear, apparel, nutrition, technology - ALL TESTED - which you can fully reference on my channel. No generic bought-and-paid-for “Best of” content here at Humble Running! (Yes, that actually happens)
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Rabbit Layer One Trail Shirt - REI ($75)
Rabbit Runners Pants - REI ($100)
Keen Seek - REI ($185)
norda 005 - REI ($325)
norda 001A - REI ($295)
Mount to Coast - Use code “HumbleRunning” for 10% off!
Craft Nordlite Ultra Pro - craftsports.us ($190)
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Kiprun 15L Ultra Trail Running Hydration Vest ($149)
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