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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 4 MIN

Ultra Tip Tuesday #1: How to Layer Like an Ultra Runner

from Trails, Tales, and Fails - An Ultra Running Podcast · host Max Stuart, Sarah Page, Rob Nugent

Welcome to our very first Ultra Tip Tuesday! In this short, practical episode, Max shares how to master layering so you stay warm, dry, and strong on the trails.We’ll break down the three-layer system:🧥 Base layer – sweat manager🧣 Mid layer – insulation🌧️ Shell – outer defenseYou’ll learn about hydrostatic head, why breathability matters as much as waterproofing, and the common mistake most runners make at the start line.👉 Key takeaway: Start cool, go windproof when it’s dry, save the waterproofs for biblical weather.👉 Join our ⁠Trails, Tales, and Fails Facebook Community⁠ to continue the conversation and connect with fellow trail and ultra runners.💚 If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what we do, check out our ⁠Patreon ⁠— every bit helps us keep sharing stories from the trails.🎧 Don’t forget to share the episode, leave us a rating, and help spread the word!

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