Run Mountain Peaks

Andrew Wojciak
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Mountain & ultra running, endurance training, trail stories, and random thoughts in the White Mountains.

  1. 5d ago

    Gearing up for a White Mountains 100 Go

    *Against my better judgement*: This week I discuss my upcoming unsupported attempt on the White Mountains 100. Linking together roughly 95 miles and 34,000 feet of vert across the most rugged terrain in the region, this route has been a goal of mine for a while. A bunch of people just finished / are still finishing the WM100 when this comes out. Very inspiring. I talk about how I feel going into the effort and why I'm going unsupported effort instead of with a supported crew. I break down my strategy for pacing, what im wearing on my feet and what I'm bringing with me. To wrap things up, I highlighted a *new segment* race results of the week for the Last Man Standing Ultra in New Gloucester, Maine. CHECK OUT REK LIS BREWING: Great food & beer, located off Route 302 in Bethlehem, NH - https://www.reklisbrewing.com/ I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS⁠⁠⁠  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi⁠⁠⁠   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/6kR90V⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5⁠⁠⁠   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/VOjena⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq⁠⁠⁠   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/zzD3We⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4feeEzr⁠⁠⁠   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/R0Djza⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4vErYTK⁠⁠⁠   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: ⁠⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/NGYD17⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cEiam4⁠⁠⁠  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in.

  2. Sep 6

    The 5 Hardest White Mountain Routes (Excluding the Classics)

    This week I ranked the toughest ultra marathon style routes in the White Mountains EXCLUDING the classics like the Pemi Loop, Presi Traverse, Hut Traverse, etc. I go through a bunch of honorable mentions before breaking down my official top 5 list. I think many of these are going to become classic household names, if they haven't already. If you are looking for new trails and new efforts to push yourself on, there is no shortage of those in this episode. I also give a quick trip report from my recent time running the epic and technical trails up in Acadia National Park, including my thoughts on the Beehive Trail & Precipice Trail. After that, I break down recent race results with a new *sustainable* format, covering the Ragged 50K, Baldface Scramble, Overland Vermont, and the Black Bear Trail Race results. To wrap things up, I talk about reaching episode 52 and one full year of doing the podcast, sharing some thoughts on year 2, and then give a full part two of my motivational Mickey Gasper rant/prediction that abruptly came true in shocking fashion.  CHECK OUT REK LIS BREWING: Great food & beer, located off Route 302 in Bethlehem, NH - https://www.reklisbrewing.com/ I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: ⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS⁠⁠  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: ⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi⁠⁠   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: ⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/6kR90V⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5⁠⁠   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: ⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/VOjena⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq⁠⁠   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: ⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/zzD3We⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4feeEzr⁠⁠   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: ⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/R0Djza⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4vErYTK⁠⁠   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: ⁠⁠rei.pxf.io/NGYD17⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4cEiam4⁠⁠  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in.

  3. Aug 30

    Running from New York City to Boston with Tom Hanlon

    This week I had an awesome conversation with Tom Hanlon. Tom is a former college miler turned ultra runner who has thrown down some wild efforts in his two years in the sport. We talk about his recent 244 mile effort running from New York City to Boston in 72 hours and 50 minutes to set the FKT and raise over $14,000 for the Jason R. Flood Memorial Foundation. Tom breaks down the entire journey from starting at midnight in Times Square, battling exhaustion and sleep deprivation, and dealing with the high and lows to push all the way to the Boston Marathon finish line. We also dive into his quick rise in ultra running, including a second place finish at the Vermont 100, placing 17th (7:16min/mi pace over 50 miles) at JFK 50, and his experience running Western States. Finally, we chat about balancing high level competition while keeping the love for the sport and big adventures.HOW TO FIND TOM: https://www.instagram.com/tomhanlon_ultra/https://www.youtube.com/@TomHanlonUltra JASON R. FLOOD MEMORIAL PAGE:https://www.facebook.com/JasonFloodMemorialPage/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web# I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: ⁠rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r⁠ OR ⁠https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS⁠  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: ⁠rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP⁠ OR ⁠https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi⁠   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: ⁠rei.pxf.io/6kR90V⁠ OR ⁠https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5⁠   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: ⁠rei.pxf.io/VOjena⁠ OR ⁠https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq⁠   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: ⁠rei.pxf.io/zzD3We⁠ OR ⁠https://amzn.to/4feeEzr⁠   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: ⁠rei.pxf.io/R0Djza⁠ OR ⁠https://amzn.to/4vErYTK⁠   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: ⁠rei.pxf.io/NGYD17⁠ OR ⁠https://amzn.to/4cEiam4⁠  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in.

  4. Aug 23

    Jigger Johnson 100 Mile NEW Course Records with Conor Brown and Lexi Jackson

    This week I sat down with Lexi Jackson and Conor Brown, the new course record holders from the Jigger Johnson 100 miler. Lexi smashed the women's course record by four and a half hours, finishing in 33:12, and Conor took first place overall in 29:41, beating the previous men's course record by over 40 minutes. We talked about how they were feeling leading up to the race, their training builds, and why they wanted to sign up for one of the toughest 100 milers in the Northeast. They both broke down their race's section by section. Everything from dealing with the trail bees on Tecumseh, battling through bad stomach issues early and often, and saving the race?/navigating an unexpected situation on Bear Notch Road where a cop almost canceled the race mid way through, the hardest section (Table, Attitash, Moats out and back), Tremont for a second time, Hancock Notch, and the last stretch to the finish where they each hammered. We talked about their awesome pacers, footwear choices, how grabbing the course records felt and Conor getting featured on Dylan Bowman's Freetrail podcast Strava File of the Week. We also heard from Lexi on and how the Jigger Johnson 100 compares to the White Mountains 100. I believe she is the only person to finish both. This episode was epic, and I'm pumped they both were excited to do it just days after their finishes. HOW TO FIND LEXI AND CONOR: https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/lexi-jackson https://ultrasignup.com/m_results_participant.aspx?fname=Lexi&lname=Jackson https://www.instagram.com/conorbrwn/ https://strava.app.link/jwlLR9yWZHb I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r OR https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP OR https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: rei.pxf.io/6kR90V OR https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: rei.pxf.io/VOjena OR https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: rei.pxf.io/zzD3We OR https://amzn.to/4feeEzr   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: rei.pxf.io/R0Djza OR https://amzn.to/4vErYTK   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: rei.pxf.io/NGYD17 OR https://amzn.to/4cEiam4  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in.

  5. Aug 16

    Increasing your Uphill Running Speed

    This week I break down the most important aspects of increasing your uphill running speed and how to get stronger on mountain climbs. Whether you do short races, ultras, multi day hikes, or just run trails for fun, getting better going uphill will translate to every other part of your mountain running/hiking. I talk about fitness, strength, power, muscular endurance, and uphill running. I also share my favorite treadmill and mountain workouts to build the uphill running muscles. I also share thoughts on race day execution, shoe choices, and briefly give some thoughts on supplements and PEDs in the growing trail scene. To wrap up, I recap the top finishes at the Vermont 100, finally give my motivational rant on camera about the Red Sox's Mickey Gasper, and share my thoughts on the final season of Stranger Things. I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r OR https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP OR https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: rei.pxf.io/6kR90V OR https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: rei.pxf.io/VOjena OR https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: rei.pxf.io/zzD3We OR https://amzn.to/4feeEzr   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: rei.pxf.io/R0Djza OR https://amzn.to/4vErYTK   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: rei.pxf.io/NGYD17 OR https://amzn.to/4cEiam4  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in. Energy Gel: rei.pxf.io/4aBD69 OR https://amzn.to/4wQgOfq  I like Precision, Maurten, and SIS Beta gels the most at the moment. I like mixing it up and never exclusively use one type. Caffeine: rei.pxf.io/0GB70M OR https://amzn.to/4gvZRAN  I don’t drink caffeine and don’t like the caffeinated gels as much. These are cheap and effective for speed workouts, long runs and race efforts.

  6. Aug 9

    Jigger Johnson 100 Breakdown with Clark Plummer, Conor Brown & Lyle Cordes

    This week I sat down with Clark Plummer, Conor Brown and Lyle Cordes for a breakdown and preview of the upcoming Jigger Johnson races. All three guys are 50 mile finishers and top 10 overall placers, so we had a cumulative 5 for 5 finish rate at the event. We do the mandatory Jigger Johnson is the hardest race in the Northeast talk and then go through the full 50 mile course section by section: the Moats + Attitash and Table Mountain, Bartlett Experimental Forest + Tremont, Hancock Notch, the Osecolas, and then Tecumseh to Waterville Valley. We share some of our own war stories and memories from the race. To wrap things up, we scan the entrant lists for all three race distances, 100, 50, and 20 miles, and give our thoughts and picks on some of the top runners to watch out for on race day. HOW TO FIND THE CLARK, CONOR AND LYLE https://www.instagram.com/clark_alan15/ https://www.instagram.com/conorbrwn/ https://strava.app.link/5l0oeamfe5b I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r OR https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP OR https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: rei.pxf.io/6kR90V OR https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: rei.pxf.io/VOjena OR https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: rei.pxf.io/zzD3We OR https://amzn.to/4feeEzr   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: rei.pxf.io/R0Djza OR https://amzn.to/4vErYTK   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: rei.pxf.io/NGYD17 OR https://amzn.to/4cEiam4  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in. Energy Gel: rei.pxf.io/4aBD69 OR https://amzn.to/4wQgOfq  I like Precision, Maurten, and SIS Beta gels the most at the moment. I like mixing it up and never exclusively use one type. Caffeine: rei.pxf.io/0GB70M OR https://amzn.to/4gvZRAN  I don’t drink caffeine and don’t like the caffeinated gels as much. These are cheap and effective for speed workouts, long runs and race efforts.

  7. Aug 2

    Moving to New Hampshire for the White Mountains with Lyle Cordes

    This week I sat down with Lyle Cordes. He is a runner, biker, and climber who grew up in Pennsylvania, went to school at UVM, and now lives in New Hampshire, and the past couple years has been ripping around the White Mountains. He’s got impressive race results under his belt, including a second place finish at the Jigger Johnson 50 Miler, 24 hours at Mt. Ascutney secured a full Everest, and most recently a podium finish at the World's End 100K. We talk about how he got started in endurance sports through mountain biking, his transition to trail running, and how he accidentally started a viral outdoor blog back when he was ten years old after deciding to sleep outside in a tent for the entire year of 2013. HOW TO FIND LYLE https://strava.app.link/5l0oeamfe5b I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r OR https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP OR https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: rei.pxf.io/6kR90V OR https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: rei.pxf.io/VOjena OR https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: rei.pxf.io/zzD3We OR https://amzn.to/4feeEzr   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: rei.pxf.io/R0Djza OR https://amzn.to/4vErYTK   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: rei.pxf.io/NGYD17 OR https://amzn.to/4cEiam4  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in. Energy Gel: rei.pxf.io/4aBD69 OR https://amzn.to/4wQgOfq  I like Precision, Maurten, and SIS Beta gels the most at the moment. I like mixing it up and never exclusively use one type. Caffeine: rei.pxf.io/0GB70M OR https://amzn.to/4gvZRAN  I don’t drink caffeine and don’t like the caffeinated gels as much. These are cheap and effective for speed workouts, long runs and race efforts.

  8. Jul 26

    Breaking Down the White Mountains 100

    This week I’m doing a full breakdown of the notorious White Mountains 100. How it was created, what the route entails, current records on the route, and why it's one of the hardest 100 mile routes in the country. Approximately 95 miles, 34,000 feet of climbing over some of the gnarliest White Mountains terrain. I share my experience pacing the last 35 miles of this route and witnessing first hand the carnage. I talk about each of the current FKTs and how impressive they all are. I also tried to name all the 4k footers you actually summit from memory but the moment was too big for me. I finish up with the stories from my July Skookumchuck throwdown runs and give an update at the stacked men's and women's leaderboards. I also give some thoughts on Josh Kerr’s wild mile performance. I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite running and hiking shoes and gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES: Hoka Speedgoat 7: rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r OR https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS  The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP OR https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi   My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: rei.pxf.io/6kR90V OR https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5   One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.  ⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR: GPS Watch: rei.pxf.io/VOjena OR https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq   In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. Running Vest: rei.pxf.io/zzD3We OR https://amzn.to/4feeEzr   Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L.  Lightweight Water Filter: rei.pxf.io/R0Djza OR https://amzn.to/4vErYTK   A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. 🍩TRAIL FUEL Tailwind: rei.pxf.io/NGYD17 OR https://amzn.to/4cEiam4  I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in. Energy Gel: rei.pxf.io/4aBD69 OR https://amzn.to/4wQgOfq  I like Precision, Maurten, and SIS Beta gels the most at the moment. I like mixing it up and never exclusively use one type. Caffeine: rei.pxf.io/0GB70M OR https://amzn.to/4gvZRAN  I don’t drink caffeine and don’t like the caffeinated gels as much. These are cheap and effective for speed workouts, long runs and race efforts.

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Mountain & ultra running, endurance training, trail stories, and random thoughts in the White Mountains.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Wojciak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Wojciak
  • Show Website
    Run Mountain Peaks

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