Drop Bag

Meet you two new best friends on the trail...Aimee Jacobs and Courtney Rouse. Two of the coolest gals who just conquered Javelina Jundred! You can find them on Instagram as @a_jacobs89 and @court_knee_mouse

Drop Bag Items:

Aimee - Precision Gels (and if you're having a flat race, don't be afraid to get in some caffeine).

Courtney: Ginger Beer found at most grocery stores (Whole Foods usually has lots of good options) ...maybe the key to staving off stomach issues!

Although Aimee and Courtney had different experiences on...

This week Kelly and Megan catch up on impressive races, gear, and upcoming events.

Drop Bag Items:

Megan run 20 miles without a bathroom stop thanks to GoMacro bars!

TWWR:

Kelly winds up hiding behind a neighborhood sign to avoid being murdered (probably not, but a bit weird/scary)

Megan has to be on the lookout for crazy drivers

Stay safe runners!

We have lots of fun discussing the running scene and all the impressive performances.

Inspo:

One of the most difficult...

Let's talking running, changing bodies, and aging with the girl who's leading the way - Krissy Moehl!

Drop Bag of the Week:

Megan's loving her new Naked running band

Ok...then we skip all the normal stuff to get to it!

Please check out Trail Runner Nation as they host the Aging Athlete series. You'll be able to find the everything we reference on their channel.

Head on over to The Drop Bag to get yourself or a friend the perfect drop bag for your next run or race!

This bag has it all:

10L . Waterproof . Window . Double touch Window . Best Price

Plus, Salty Britches generously gifted each purchase with a free sample of their running essential skin barrier!

Check us out on YouTube for the visual

Massive shoe review coming your way! We share our faves and few not faves for training on roads and trails and racing on both. You're gonna love this link list...

Gaiters: You can wear these on ANY shoe!! Dirty Girl Gaiters

Socks:

Roads:

Megan is back to share her Vermont 100 recap!

Drop Bag Items of the Week:

Megan loved her Ultraspire Zygos 6.0 vest

Kelly shared the Salty Britches love with friends hiking Mt. Whitney. Use our DropBag15 to save!

TWWR:

Megan always makes sure to take a full week off after big races.

Kelly has been adding hip mobility to help recover from injury.

Megan shares her race plan, execution, and post race tips! The views in Vermont were 100% She finished 8th place in 21:38! Way to go!

Happy to share some time with Sierra Degroff to talk about her Western States + Badwater 135 double!

Drop Bag Items of the Week:

Sierra loves her Ultraspire Waist Light and makes sure to keep Wipes in her drop bags!

Kelly shares the secret to getting your stinky drop bag clothes smelling fresh again by soaking them in a hot tub of water with Arm & Hammer Laundry Booster Super Washing Soda and Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Tough Odor Eliminator

TWWR:

Sierra got to put in some miles again after getting fixed up...

Join us to chat with Vermont 100 2024 winner Sarah Gage. She's just about the coolest and knows everything, so it's worth tuning in!

Drop Bag Items of the Week:

Sarah is a salty sweater and likes Base Performance Salt Vial for a quick fix. She also shouts out Untapped Maple as a great fuel source.

Megan got called into work and had to skip out.

Kelly ...silence

TWWR:

Sarah shares how she backed off her original trail run plan on an exposed section because she was feeling uncomfortable...

We are so excited to share this podcast with experienced ultra runner Justyna Wilson! She has such an impressive racing history and lots of upcoming events to watch for. We focus a bit on the Vermont 100 as it is Megan's next race and where Justyna took a 2nd place finish last year (2024).

Drop Bag Items of the Week:

Justyna recommends CARBS Fuel as an easy tasting and affordable way to get you nutrition. She also recommends Fenix headlamps

Megan has been using Tailwind High Carb Fuel and likes it!

Kelly bought...

This week we skip sharing a single Drop Bag item and go for broke sharing all of our faves from head to socks...saving shoes for another episode. We could talk about GEAR all. day. long.

Before we go deep, we both share a TWWR (and not running):

Megan is finally getting some running miles in with the help of some PT that she finds very helpful.

Kelly is headed to the doctor to find out what's going on...TBD

This episode is hard core Show & Tell! Check us out on...

Drop Bag Items of the Week:

Moon Brew We've both found this to support a good night's sleep! Worth a try!

Kelly slipped her phone into a small dry bag like THIS ONE to throw in the back of her vest for easy reaching and reduce plastic baggie use.

This Week While Running (TWWR):

Megan tried Aqua Jogging (suffered defeat but will try again!)

Kelly goes all in on cold plunging (especially after listening to Trail Running Nation on the topic)

In this episode, we are injured...

Drop Bag Items of the Week: 

Embark Maple Energy Megan used this in her record setting High Hope Endurance 100k   Her favorite part is that it is very thin and goes down like water. 

Kelly has been trying out Perk Energy to kick her Diet Coke habit with a healthier option.  The Horchata flavor is so good and includes protein with collagen.  So far, Kelly is Diet Coke free! 

This Week While Running (TWWR): 

Megan battles a taper week injury which leads to a decision on Ground Rule for Race Week: less is more, if anything hurts - stop!, no pushing through workouts. 

We would love to s...

This is Season 3 Episode 1 with Megan Jackson!  Megan is just getting her ultra career started but brings a wealth of training knowledge to the community.  

Drop Bag Items of the Week: 

Sidekick Echo Muscle Scraper or a cheaper option like this.  Megan has used this tool to combat IT Band Syndrome and has found it really helpful. 

The past few races Kelly has had some stomach issues feeling bloated.  She's taken these Olly Beat the Bloat capsules and found them helpful.  A good add to a drop bag stomach kit.

This Week While Running (TWWR): Megan laughs over an animal explosion between her dogs and neighborhoo...

Kate shares her cancer survivor story and how she reentered running after treatment and two pregnancies. Everyone has challenges to overcome, and Kate's story provides all the inspiration to keep going.

Off to Cocodona we go!

Listen along on your weekend run and make sure to avoid chafing with Salty Britches – Salty Britches®

We hope you'll take us and Salty Britches – Salty Britches® on your next training run and race. That way you'll be entertained and chafe free!

Once we make it through some TWWR stories and Kate's training build to Cocodona 250, we talk Boston! Kate shares some tips on how to navigate the scene as a spectator.

After a few newspaper route stories, we recap our The Woodlands Marathon experience and then jump into Cocodona 250 training details.

Drop Bag goodness:

Salty Britches – Salty Britches® get you some

HydraPak | Performance Hydration Reservoirs, Soft Flasks & Bottles

Pringles® Honey Mustard Crisps | Pringles®

Take a drive (or run) with Kate and Kelly to packet pickup for The Woodlands Marathon while we share our very opinionated thoughts on how to be a good pacer. We did create the 10 Commandments of Pacing after all!

Lots of marathon tips from what we learned about weather, strategy, running partners, and pooping on course!

We share our This Week While Running (TWWR) and want to hear yours too! Share a funny running story in the comments or IG post!

Also, a big shout out Thank You! to Salty Britches Salty Britches – Salty Britches® for keeping our marathon chafe free!

Join us for a chat about the differences we see in marathon and trail training. We'll share Kate's Drop Bag item and a few This Week While Running stories!

Drop Bag: Super shoes! Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris

Drop Bag Item: Pepperidge Farm Cookies

Find out what happened in the first This Week While Running

Let's talk about what keeps you going when motivation moves out! and a little bit of #momlife

Salty Britches transcended from being a homemade remedy to a recognized anti-chafing product. Amy Tucker, its creator, initially made the product to help her son prevent skin breakdown caused by saltwater. Powered by the unique properties of lanolin and other ingredients like paraffin and plant-based cholesterol, the product is growing up fast in ultrarunning! And we have reason to believe after testing it out on the hot and sweaty Habanero 100 mile race this past August. Cannot argue with those feet pictures!

Give it a try at Salty Britches

Nurse practitioner Mary Casebolt talks RED-s, Nutritional IVs, and Post Race Blues. Important ideas and issues to knowing your sport!

Drop Bag features: Skratch Super High-Carb Sports Drink Mix

Do you know what Otillo means?? Find out as Kate swims and runs before her next 100-mile race at Tunnel Hill!

Drop Bag Feature:

When water is drooling down on you....Arc'teryx rain jacket!

Other cool things to check out:

Book Bundle with Krissy Moehl's Running Your First Ultra Get her essential tips and the Ultra Miles Ultraplanner for a discounted price!

Salty Britches will keep your SwimRun and 100 mile ultra chafe free!

In this JyperPod episode, the Taylors talk Javelina! Nick and Adrew compete as brothers while Papa Jeff crews. Catch their drop bag tips, lessons learned, and the inspiration that keeps them going.

Drop Bag:

Nake Running Band

Precision Fuel and Hydration Plan *FREE* *EASY* (I just did it and it's quick and cool!)

Stomach Kit - this one you gotta make yourself with supplies like TUMS and Pepto Bismol

Kate shares 1,000 drop bag recommendation and her Javelina recap. Lots of golden nuggets, so tune in!

Drop Bag recs:

Ok, just 5 recommendations, but we go into all the details, so it took a minute!

Our first HyperPod! This is a collection of shorter interviews from Palo Duro Canyon Trail Run. Trail runners Megan Jackson, Tyson Puckett, Makenzi Graves, and Tomas Serna share their favorite drop bag items, a lesson from the trail and a meaningful quote.

Drop Bag favorites:

Ice hat for max cooling or maybe this Ice hat for a little less

LMNT electrolyte drink mix

Pickle Juice from The Feed for muscle cramping

Blow Pops for a slow drip of sugar power, but also Nerd Clusters!

Darn Tough socks...

This episode we talk about Kate's prep for the Javelina 100 and the three weeks of racing she has in front of her. Kelly shares a recap of her weekend race at Palo Duro Canyon.

Drop Bag faves:

Noka superfood smoothie pouches

KAPVOE photochromic sunnies

Ultra Miles Ultraplanner for 2025 is ready for purchase!

Always in our drop bag - Salty Britches chafing ointment

Two words: Krissy Moehl

That says enough. But we do say a bit more in this episode about how Krissy got started, what she's working on now, and how it all translates.

You can find all things Krissy on her website! She is a huge champion of runners new to the trail scene with her coaching programs and her book, Running Your First Ultra.

Krissy shares her favorite Drop Bag item:

Chapstick - but since she doesn't have a favorite, I'll share my must have plumping lip gloss, that yes, I...

It was so cool to meet and talk with Charlie MacNulty this week. He shares his journey into running which eventually lead to his recent Western States win in the 50-59 age group category. Beyond his running successes, Charlie shares his passion for the sport, love of the community and time spent volunteering on trails.

Charlie shares his favorite Drop Bag item:

Skratch Labs Superfuel superfuel drink - Skratch Labs

but on ice! Charlie makes sure to keep his drinks cold (brilliant).

Charlie also keeps a sacrificial blister kit in his...

Y'all the Ultraplanner ready for purchase!

Buy on Amazon

Do the end of 2024 right with some perfect planning!

In this episode we share the details of the planner and then dive into different ways we cross train. So important!

Drop Bag item of the week: Supergoop Lip Screen Shine

As always, thank you to Salty Britches, and now we need y'all to work on a hair treatment for Kelly.

In this episode of the Drop Bag podcast, hosts Kate and Kelly chat with Andrew Marvin from the Happy Endings Trail Crew podcast about all things 200 mile. Adrew shares what's in his drop bag as well as a few Andrewisms. Lots of tips, tricks, lessons learned and 200-mile course descriptions.

Happy Endings Trail Crew Podcast HappyCast Podcast Series - Apple Podcasts

Salty Britches as always! Salty Britches – Salty Britches® (getsaltybritches.com)

It's in his drop bag - Hot Shots Boost Your Performance with the HOTSHOT Drink for Cramps: Anti-Cramp Sports Drink! (the...

In this episode of the Drop Bag podcast, Kate and Kelly discuss the mentors who have guided them as runners, with a special focus on Kelly's story. Kelly grew up running with her dad and shared lots of time in Zion National Park with family. After Kelly's parents died together in a plane accident in 2019, Kelly revisits 100 miles of Zion with new purpose. It's an emotional story, but one shared to extend understanding and support to runners with difficult journeys.

A special shout out to:

Kate's coach, Brandon Barber @Home | Driftless Multisport

Run...

In this episode of the Drop Bag podcast, hosts Kate and Kelly welcome Regina Massingill, Texas FKT queen and a trail runner. Regina shares her favorite drop bag item, tales from her numerous FKTs and offers insights on trail running. Regina also shares some cool news going on in the ultra-running community.

Shout out to:

Ken @ HOME | Run Ken Run | Raising funds for Families in Recovery who will be starting his run soon! We will be following and cheering!

Wildsense @ Who We Are – Wildsense (wildsensegoods.com) Where all the glitter can be found!

In this episode, Kate and Kelly delve into the post-race blues that many runners experience after completing major races. They discuss the concept of 'hyperbonding' and how the intense experiences and close ties formed during races can leave runners feeling adrift once the event is over. They discuss important recovery techniques and how to approach rebuilding milage for the next race.

Kate and Kelly share a favorite drop bag item, recap Habanero 100, and talk a bit about crewing and nutrition on the trail

Kate and Kelly share a favorite drop bag item, recap Leadville 100, describe the Drop Bag podcast goals and explain a future product drop!