Products I use daily/weekly as a trail runner - JESS MENA

Products can make or break your training. As a runner of 24 years, finding products that work for me are CRUCIAL

Products in this list

Salomon Quiver by Backcountry — Ive used this on during my races where I have needed poles. Advice tip! make sure your pack has the loops to get this up!
Valhalla Vest by Terignota — GREAT PRICE FOR A GREAT VEST! Great lacing tech for fitting
Raide LF 2L by Raide — Most reliable belt that can carry about 20 ounces of soft flask, phone, gels headphones. Most importantly without any bouncing
PF&H x Cimoro Running Belt by Precision Hydration — I am a big running belt user. I try different brands, and I pre-ordered this belt. THIS IS A GREAT BELT. I can fit a 15 oz soft flask, my iphone18, 2-3 gels, my key fob. NO BELT BOUNCE OR SLIDING!
Lockhart Sunglasses by Roka — My favorite sunnies! Worth the price. The glasses don’t bounce, they ventilate well , and the glass doesn’t scratch easily. Why pay $20 for glasses you need to upgrade every few months, invest into your eyes!
Fractel M-Series Cap by Fractel — I have about 25 hats- enough said
Precision Fuel and Hydration Chews by The Feed
Precision Fuel and Hydration PF 30 Gel by The Feed
Squirrels Nut Butter Anti-Chafe Salve Tin - 2.0 oz by Squirrels Nut Butter — BEST product to reduce skin irritation. My favorite is the small travel stick!
Bodyglide For Her Anti-Chafing Skin Protectant - 0.8 oz 0.8 Oz by Bodyglide — I love that the make travel size. I use this OFTEN. not just for my thighs (when wearing split shorts) but also around me neck when I wear a vest or a damp bandanna starts rubbing my skin.
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Mix by Skratch Labs — My go to electrolyte mix. It tastes great and I dont get bored of the last hours into an ultra race.
Bicarb System by Maurten — I started using this, and I can attest that I have been able to push myself (effort , and time) a noticeable amount when I take it. ~~ 10-15 % increased performance
Tailwind Nutrition by Tailwind Nutrition — variety is good. For races 50 miles and up, I need options. Tailwind is also great. I dont get any GI distress, and the watermelon is a great flavor.
Skratch Labs Sport Recovery Drink Mix - 12 Servings Chocolate by Skratch Labs — I really love the horchata taste. Growing up drinking horchata this hits the right taste buds after a long workout/run. It taste even better with ice!
TANRI Sunscreen SPF50 3oz Tube by Tanri — I have used this as well as their face masks., great product, great people
H1 by Mount to Coast — I am about to order my 3rd pair! Great shoes for local fire roads. I ran black canyons in these and they were PERFECT. Great cushion, protective , and energy return.
Salomon S/lab Genesis Limited Courtney Edition by Salomon — Favorite trail shoes - for easy , tough, long , short runs , AND race day
SALOMON S/LAB PULSAR 4 by Salomon — Right now this is my go to "RACE SHOE" for 50k. It's a tad bit harder, but in a 50k where there are more opportunities to push the pace, this stable and energy return shoe is great. It's a snug fit , which I also like for shorter distances in the ultra space.
Salomon Aero Blaze 4 GRVL by Salomon — I use these on my easy days. VERY BOUNCY I have ran up to 10 miles in these shoes, It is less snug in the forefoot, so I dont know how I would feel using this is on trails other than fire roads. I did go down 1/2 a size
Shorthorn Socks by Terignota — I have them in all colors! Great socks, without breaking the bank.
Trail running socks - Trail Ultra by Sidas
Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites by Trader Joe's — 14g of carbs, + another food , GREAT real food choice. It tastes like a Snickers bar.
Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches by Trader Joe's — I do enjoy the Smuckers brand as well.
HydraPak Softflask 250ML by rabbit — SMALL flask for my sports bra or to tuck into my runinrabbit shorts with the built in belt.
M2 Unisex Penultimate Tee - Sand by Currently Running — Size XS. Currently is a bit on the high end of apparel pricing, but I really enjoy the quality of their items. This top is very lightweight, stylish. Light enough that I dont need to take off my shirt during hot runs.
Hydration Trail Bra by rabbit — GREAT SPORTS BRA!!! ladies check them out. snug, I can sore a 5-8oz soft flask in the back.
High Country Relaxed SS by rabbit — I have received a lot of compliments with my blue Hawaiian shirt. I love collard shirts especially when wearing a vest. I avoid neck shaving, and this one is cut short / crop top . GREAT TOP
Stash-hers 5" by rabbit — Great shorts! You can stash your food in the waist compartment, your phone in the side pocket, your key fob in the back. 5/5
Women's Sendero Short by Terignota
SunRunner UPF SS Hoodie by rabbit — Great sun protection top. Breathable, light, and the hoodie is clutch
W's 3" Multi Short by Janji — Great shorts! Lining is made really well, and the pockets are thick enough that gels and gels dont bounce. 5/5
W's 3" Pinnacle RD Short by Janji — I really love these shorts as well. The belt is made really well, Ive maxed out the pockets and carried poles, and they handled my 15 mile run WELL.