Ryley P
Gender
Male
Height
6' 1"
Weight
165 lbs
Shoe Size
US 11.50
Foot Strike
Forefoot
Mileage
40+ miles / week
My Running
Typically running in the mountains of Salt Lake and training for ultras.
My Gear
Certified Norda fanboy, Agravic Speed Ultra, Tecton X3, Prodigio Pro and NNormal Kjerag are in the usual rotation. Instinct running belt for most runs and occasionally Leki running poles for the steep stuff.
Recent Posts
2/23/2026
Hi Beverly,
Instinct states that a 2 liter bladder will fit in this pack.
2/23/2026
Hi Beverly,
I was only able to test the Hydrapak Velocity Reservoir that we carry, and the largest size that would fit is 2 liters.
7/17/2025
PH1500 and 1000 are my electrolyte sources of choice during races and big days. As someone who sweats quite a bit and has a higher salt content in my sweat, this option is the best for staying on top of my hydration, as other products simply don't have enough sodium. Typically, I will save 1500 for pre- and post-race to get properly hydrated before and recover after. 1000 will go into my bottles as I run. One advantage that PH has over effervescent tabs is that it is a powder in a pouch, so all you have to ...
7/17/2025
Tailwind High Carb is an excellent way to drastically increase calorie/carb intake especially on long, unsupported missions where you can't take pounds of gels with you. One might wonder if you could just do four scoops of normal Tailwind Endurance Fuel, but with the special formulation of High Carb, your electrolytes stay in much better balance and it is easier to stomach. I would give five stars; however, the flavors taste similar due to the powerful taste of such high sugar content.
7/17/2025
My go-to gel, hands down. The high carb content and low price makes these a no brainer. A strong, sugary flavor naturally comes with such a calorie dense gel, but they always sit very well in my stomach without issue.