{"id":1076,"date":"2012-10-05T16:39:12","date_gmt":"2012-10-05T22:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ultraspire.net\/?p=1076"},"modified":"2012-10-05T16:39:12","modified_gmt":"2012-10-05T22:39:12","slug":"ultra-running-gear-the-alpha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/de-stage.ultraspire.com\/en\/ultra-running-gear-the-alpha\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultra Running Gear – The Alpha"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ty Draney Race director of the \u00a0El Vaquero Loco\u00a0www.elvaqueroloco.blogspot.com<\/a>\u00a0talks about ultra running gear<\/p>\n

This fall I made a trip down to the OR show in SLC to help at the UltrAspire.\u00a0 It was the first time I saw the new updates on the Alpha pack that is coming out this spring.\u00a0 When I saw it I knew I needed to use it at the Bear.\u00a0 Race hydration needs can be very individual.\u00a0 If you talk to 20 different runners about their ultra running gear you more than likely will end up with 20 different ideas on how to take care of your hydration needs for a hundred mile race.\u00a0 I personally like the convenience of hand bottles for refilling but would rather wear a pack if possible.\u00a0 Here are a few things that make the Alpha the perfect ultra running gear \u00a0for racing, especially if you have a crew.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Reasons why The Alpha is the best Ultra Running Gear<\/h3>\n
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  1. The sleek design allows you to carry only what you need while racing.\u00a0 It may be a stretch for extended adventure runs but the large front pockets (I carried one flat Ultraspire 10oz bottle of EFS liquid shot and another of EFS electrolyte drink) keep nutrition right where you need it.<\/li>\n
  2. The Big Bore hose is removable from the bladder to customize hydration for the length of leg you are running.\u00a0 This also makes it easier to refill at aid stations.\u00a0 My crew had a new ice\/water filled bladder ready so I could just \u201chot swap\u201d what I needed before heading out again.<\/li>\n
  3. Small Magnon pockets on the back allow for trash\/light storage<\/li>\n
  4. The whole pack is ultralight and fits well under a jacket.\u00a0 I ran every step with it for 100 straight miles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    If you like a fitted pack that weighs next to nothing check out the Alpha coming to a running specialty shop near you in spring 2013.<\/p>\n

    Check Out This Alpha Ultra Running Gear Preview Video<\/h3>\n