Makena Morley's Long distance running Gear & Expert Recommendations
Professional Runner (Roads, Trails...)
Missoula, MTEat more mochi and give your chihuahuas more kisses
Hi there! I currently live in Missoula, MT! I grew up in Montana most of my life (other than being born in Maui, Hawaii and living there until I was 7 which was the best ever)! I live with my boyfriend and two precious chihuahuas! I am so lucky to be able to do my dream job of professional running; Asics is my main sponsor! I am in a little bit of a transition phase of my running career; I started as a pro doing road races and some track races, last year I tried my first trail race and loved it so am now doing a fun mix of road and trail races and loving it! Some hobbies of mine are hanging out with my pups, kayaking the river (my dad makes wooden canoes, kayaks and skis), swimming, cleaning and eating Mochi ice cream which is my favorite food in the world (Ube is the best flavor by far)!
Discipline: Long distance running
Specialty: Marathons and/or Trail races (~50k)
Road Races: *US 25k road champion 2021; 2020 track 10k trials qualifier; qualified for world cross country 2023; 10th at Chicago marathon 2022 Trail Races: *1st at Kodiak Ultramarathons 50k 2025; 1st at the Rut VK 2025; 1st at Canyons 50k 2026
Expert Gear Picks from Makena Morley
Expert long distance running gear recommendations from Makena Morley, Professional Runner (Roads, Trails...), based in Missoula, MT.
Makena Morley's Broken Arrow Race List
What I will be wearing for Broken Arrow!
Makena Morley recommends the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
Makena Morley recommends the HydraPak HydraPak SkyFlask Speed 500 ml Water Bottle - 17 fl. oz. Blue 500 Ml
Makena Morley recommends the Open Fuel Ultra Fuel Sports Drink Mix
Makena Morley recommends the Open Fuel Gel Mix Bulk Bag
Makena Morley recommends the Dera Running B01 Trail Running Belt
Makena Morley's Hydration while running
Things I bring along to hydrate with while running! I have some Asics belts and vests too (they aren't quite available for the public yet but I will include the things I wear that are)!
Makena Morley recommends the Dera Running B01 Trail Running Belt
Makena Morley recommends the HydraPak SkyFlask™ Speed 500ml
Makena Morley recommends the HydraPak 42mm Filter Cap
Makena Morley recommends the Nathan Sports Pinnacle Pro 6 Liter Women's Hydration Race Vest
Makena Morley recommends the Nathan Sports ExoDraw 2.0 Handheld 18oz
Makena Morley's Normal Training Day
Asics shorts, shirt, socks and sports bra + Asics trabuco trail or the Asics nova blast for roads + my open fuel bottles (usually 1-2 per run with Mango tango or Raspberry) + waist belt of choice and some extra fruit snacks and gels!
Makena Morley recommends the Open Fuel Ultra Fuel Sports Drink Mix
Makena Morley recommends the Asics ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
Makena Morley recommends the Asics TRABUCO MAX 5
Makena Morley recommends the Asics METARUN SPLIT SHORTS
Makena Morley recommends the Asics Essential Logo Padless Bra
