Humble Running Newsletter #18
Winter Training.. cold weather.. ski days
Finally having a little bit of cold weather settling in.. but not that much - had to head up north for a little ski trip. But the trails at home have been fully accessible so I’ve been digging into more testing..
Nathan HyperNight QuickStart 3.0 4L
Mixed test run here - testing a lighweight vest from Nathan (see below for more testing of this one). Continued testing of the Prodigio 2 and the new Stryd Pod 5.0.
Running Socks Roundup
I’ve been thinking about this one for a while - perhaps a new year is the perfect time to look into some new sock options? Sidas has been a go-to for me recently, and I do love toe socks in the right shoe. Some standout picks from Injinji and Creepers here.
More NNormal Kjerag 02 Testing
The NNormal Kjerag 02 is so versatile, it’s easy to think of comparisons. The Nike Terra Kiger 10 might not stack up against the Kjerag 02 as a race option, but perhaps its sweet spot is daily miles in the lightweight category?
Nathan Pinnacle Pro 6L
Another mixed test run here. The Pinnacle Pro 6L is more my style as a legit option for trail running/racing. Love those soft flasks, ExoSpine + extended straws.. a great setup if you prefer bottle storage lower on the chest.
This was a solid 17 mile test run for the Kipsummit Max. Loving this one so far - kept the feet fresh over the course of this long one. Yes, winter has been weird so far in Idaho - I got to try out a new t-shirt! the Apex Ultra from Haimont
Light and Fast - more Speed Testing
Currently working through testing of the three new models coming from Mammut in 2026. So far, the lightest- Aenergy Trail Speed has been my favorite. It does look kind of “Salomon-y”..
Stay tuned for reviews of the other Mammut models - the All Mountain and Endurance Ultra.
R.A.D UFO
Quick trip back to New Jersey this week - allowing me to rack up some road miles in the R.A.D UFO. I’ve had my eye on this one for a while, and I really wasn’t sure if it was for real.. it is!
Surprisingly stable this one - watch the review to find out how!
Idaho Ski Trip
3 days of skiing, 60,000 feet of descent.. lots of sore muscles! Throw in a couple more ski days back home, plus a nordic day, and I actually ran only 12 miles last week!
Nordic Ski
Just enough snow coverage for me to bust out my Rossignol Omegas which were a $10 yard sale find (in Maryland!) many years ago. Nathan QuickStart vest is a good pick for nordic! I’m not experienced enough to have one of those swanky nordic waist packs. Btw, isn’t it difficult to pull the rear bottle out with those giant nordic poles in your hands?
Rabbit Cocoon 2.0
I’m wearing this one right now as I’m typing this. Come to think of it, I haven’t even washed it yet! Seriously! About 10 runs so far, skiing, casual use.. legit one of my favorite pieces of winter apparel.
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