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    Amanda Buchholtz - Amanda Buchholtz

    trail runner & coach

    Amanda Buchholtz's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

    Products in this list

    • Nike Wildhorse 10 by Nike — My all-time favorite trail shoe! Just perfection. Nothing fancy, just overall comfortable. I wear these for every distance. They seem to keep getting better with each iteration.
    • C30 Energy Gel Discovery Pack 8CT by Neversecond — I've always had challenges with nutrition - especially during longer efforts. Neversecond is the only gel that I have found to work for me that are easy to take down, digest, and not cause any GI distress. My favorite flavors are the citrus and orange!
    • fēnix® 6S – Standard Edition by Garmin — What can I say about the Garmin fenix 6s - I have been using this watch for years and it is my favorite running gadget/item. I have smaller wrists for the "s" version of the fenix is perfect. It has all the functionality I look for in a watch without it being overly complicated.
    • W's 3" Pinnacle RD Short by Janji — I'm a sucker for a split leg short. The Janji Pinnacle RD are lightweight and offer a lot of storage with no-bounce.
    • goodr sunnies by Goodr — I am a big fan of Goodr sunglasses - cute and affordable!
    • ACG Zegama Trail by Nike — The ACG Zegama is my go-to shoe for longer distances (100k-100M). It's a heavier cushioned trail shoe that feels sturdy underfoot, but light and responsive. The ACG Zegama has a wider toe box than past iterations and the bottom tread/Vibram Megagrip outsole makes navigating wet or technical terrain a little easier
    • Women's Trail Midweight Mini-Crew by Injinji — Injinji socks have been a game-changer for me! Before wearing Injinjis, I struggled with hot spots and blisters. Since switching to Injinji, I have not had a single issue with blisters. My favorite are the lightweight and midweight mini-crews!
    • T1 by Mount to Coast — I love my T1s for shorter distances - anything up to 50k. I like a stiffer shoe for shorter efforts and this shoe checks all of the boxes - comfort, grip, adjustability, etc.
    • Janji W's 5" Pace Short by Janji — I love the Janji compression short! This is the only compression short that I have found to not ride up as I run. The grippers on the hem prevent any roll up!
    • Swiftly Relaxed Long-Sleeve Shirt by Lululemon — I usually throw on my Lululemon Swiftly shirt after a run. It's the perfect oversized, comfortable tee!
    • Dyna Pro™ 10 Run Hydration Vest by Osprey
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    Amanda Buchholtz

    trail runner & coach
    Nike Wildhorse 10
    Nike · $165Nike Wildhorse 10
    Amanda“My all-time favorite trail shoe! Just perfection. Nothing fancy, just overall comfortable. I wear these for every distance. They seem to keep getting better with each iteration.”
    C30 Energy Gel Discovery Pack 8CT
    Neversecond · $32C30 Energy Gel Discovery Pack 8CT
    Amanda“I've always had challenges with nutrition - especially during longer efforts. Neversecond is the only gel that I have found to work for me that are easy to take down, digest, and not cause any GI distress. My favorite flavors are the citrus and orange!”
    fēnix® 6S – Standard Edition
    Garmin · $550fēnix® 6S – Standard Edition
    Amanda“What can I say about the Garmin fenix 6s - I have been using this watch for years and it is my favorite running gadget/item. I have smaller wrists for the "s" version of the fenix is perfect. It has all the functionality I look for in a watch without it being overly complicated.”
    W's 3" Pinnacle RD Short
    Janji · $110W's 3" Pinnacle RD Short
    Amanda“I'm a sucker for a split leg short. The Janji Pinnacle RD are lightweight and offer a lot of storage with no-bounce.”
    goodr sunnies
    Goodr · $35goodr sunnies
    Amanda“I am a big fan of Goodr sunglasses - cute and affordable!”
    ACG Zegama Trail
    Nike · $180ACG Zegama Trail
    Amanda“The ACG Zegama is my go-to shoe for longer distances (100k-100M). It's a heavier cushioned trail shoe that feels sturdy underfoot, but light and responsive. The ACG Zegama has a wider toe box than past iterations and the bottom tread/Vibram Megagrip outsole makes navigating wet or technical terrain a little easier”
    Women's Trail Midweight Mini-Crew
    Injinji · $17Women's Trail Midweight Mini-Crew
    Amanda“Injinji socks have been a game-changer for me! Before wearing Injinjis, I struggled with hot spots and blisters. Since switching to Injinji, I have not had a single issue with blisters. My favorite are the lightweight and midweight mini-crews!”
    T1
    Mount to Coast · $180T1
    Amanda“I love my T1s for shorter distances - anything up to 50k. I like a stiffer shoe for shorter efforts and this shoe checks all of the boxes - comfort, grip, adjustability, etc.”
    Janji W's 5" Pace Short
    Janji · $72Janji W's 5" Pace Short
    Amanda“I love the Janji compression short! This is the only compression short that I have found to not ride up as I run. The grippers on the hem prevent any roll up!”
    Swiftly Relaxed Long-Sleeve Shirt
    Lululemon · $54Swiftly Relaxed Long-Sleeve Shirt
    Amanda“I usually throw on my Lululemon Swiftly shirt after a run. It's the perfect oversized, comfortable tee!”
    Dyna Pro™ 10 Run Hydration Vest
    Osprey · $195Dyna Pro™ 10 Run Hydration Vest
    Ultrahauler™ Backpack
    Janji · $288Ultrahauler™ Backpack
    Amanda“The Janji Ultrahauler backpack is my go-to travel bag! When traveling for races, it keeps everything organized and compartmentalized while not feeling overly bulky. I even use it when I am not traveling for running!”
    C30 Unflavored Sports Drink
    Neversecond · $34C30 Unflavored Sports Drink
    Amanda“Neversecond is my go-to nutrition brand! I love the unflavored C30 sports drink which includes 30g carbs and 200mg of sodium (like all products in their C30 line). I can easily portion out how many carbs/sodium I intake each hour with the modular system and has not caused me any GI distress”
    Naked - Original Running Band
    Naked · $57Naked - Original Running Band
    Amanda“The Naked running belt is lightweight and usually what I grab when I don't want to wear a running vest during my shorter runs. The belt stays put and is able to hold everything I need for shorter distance (gels, soft flask, and phone)”
    Women's StretchKnit™ Pop Stitch™ Run Tank - White
    Bandit · $78Women's StretchKnit™ Pop Stitch™ Run Tank - White
    Amanda“Lightweight mesh tank for summer runs. The quality of Bandit has held up during some of my longer, hotter runs.”
    ULTRATRAIL FX.ONE SUPERLITE (PAST SEASONS)
    Leki · $185ULTRATRAIL FX.ONE SUPERLITE (PAST SEASONS)
    Tentacle Tag Champion
    Goodr · $45Tentacle Tag Champion
    Amanda“I have always thought that sport sunglasses look too big and bulky on my face until I found these Goodrs!”
    Raide LF 2L
    The Aid Station · $149Raide LF 2L
    Amanda“I use my Raide LF2 belt for longer runs when I don't want to bring a vest. It's a bit on the stiffer side but holds so much! I have fit my nutrition, 2 soft flasks, and my phone. Bonus for no-bounce.”
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  1. Ultrahauler™ Backpack by Janji — The Janji Ultrahauler backpack is my go-to travel bag! When traveling for races, it keeps everything organized and compartmentalized while not feeling overly bulky. I even use it when I am not traveling for running!
  2. C30 Unflavored Sports Drink by Neversecond — Neversecond is my go-to nutrition brand! I love the unflavored C30 sports drink which includes 30g carbs and 200mg of sodium (like all products in their C30 line). I can easily portion out how many carbs/sodium I intake each hour with the modular system and has not caused me any GI distress
  3. Naked - Original Running Band by Naked — The Naked running belt is lightweight and usually what I grab when I don't want to wear a running vest during my shorter runs. The belt stays put and is able to hold everything I need for shorter distance (gels, soft flask, and phone)
  4. Women's StretchKnit™ Pop Stitch™ Run Tank - White by Bandit — Lightweight mesh tank for summer runs. The quality of Bandit has held up during some of my longer, hotter runs.
  5. ULTRATRAIL FX.ONE SUPERLITE (PAST SEASONS) by Leki
  6. Tentacle Tag Champion by Goodr — I have always thought that sport sunglasses look too big and bulky on my face until I found these Goodrs!
  7. Raide LF 2L by The Aid Station — I use my Raide LF2 belt for longer runs when I don't want to bring a vest. It's a bit on the stiffer side but holds so much! I have fit my nutrition, 2 soft flasks, and my phone. Bonus for no-bounce.