By Georgia Danielson, Content Editor
In this video, I show you how to pack your running vest for max efficiency for a 4 hour long run.
This is the baseline of what you’ll need:
Real Food:
- 6 x MUIR Energy Gels
- 3 x Clementines
- 1 x Potato Chips
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6 x MUIR Energy Gels |
~ 810 calories |
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3 x Clementines |
~110 calories |
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1 x Potato Chips |
~220 calories |
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Total |
~1,140 calories |
Note: Bring 1-2 hours worth of extra calories. So, if you estimate consuming 200 calories/hour for 4 hours, you’ll definitely need 200 x 4 = 800 calories. 800 + (2hours x 200) = 800 + 400 = 1200 calories. This amounts to just one or two extra gels – this is not much more to carry to make sure you don’t bonk!
Emergency Kit:
- Ibuprofen
- Antacid Tabs
- Ginger Chews
- Hygiene Wipes
Hopefully you won’t need to use any of these, but if you do, it’s a quick solution.
Backups:
- Light Layer
- Water bottle
Water:
- 1 Water Bottle (plus one backup)
This is for when you can refill both bottles 1-2 times over the course of a 4 hour long run. If you cannot refill water on your run, you’ll need to carry more water. Water is very heavy – it’s worth finding a convenient water stop along to avoid carrying more water than what you need plus a little backup.
Main advantages to packing this way:
- Everything you’ll need over the run is easily accessible WITHOUT taking off your pack.
- The pack is weighted well for comfortable riding. Your backup water bottle in the back keeps the pack weighted evenly.
- You leave your best-closing pocket for trash – ideally, it’s zippered
