(Ep. 19) Backyard Ultra Gear: What to Bring, What Not to Overthink & How to Organize

Packing for a backyard ultra can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first one. In this episode of The One More Hour Podcast, I break down what gear actually matters, what runners tend to overthink, and how being organized and practiced can make or break your race.

Backyard ultras reward preparation, not perfection. You don’t need everything. You need the right things, practiced systems, and the ability to move efficiently between loops as fatigue sets in.

Whether you’re running self-supported or with a crew, this episode will help you simplify your setup, reduce decision fatigue, and focus your energy where it matters most: staying in the game.

What we cover in this episode:

• Gear to consider bringing
• What not to overthink
• How to think about organization
• Practicing everything in training
• Reducing decision fatigue

You don’t win a backyard ultra by having the most gear. You go farther by knowing what to bring, where it is, and how to use it without thinking. Preparation isn’t about control. It’s about conserving energy for the work that matters.

Related Episodes

• Episode 6: Mastering Footcare in Ultras with Trail Medic Natasha Swartley (aka Thor)
• Episode 8: Pacing for Backyard Ultras
• Episode 9: Crew vs. Self-Supported
• Episode 18: Preventing Foot Issues in Multi-Day Ultras with Dr. Tonya Olson

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