Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Z-Poles Trekking Poles, 130 cm : Sports & Outdoors
Don’t do an Ultra Marathon without these. These poles are lifesavers!
My first 50-mile ultra marathon had a grueling 12,000 feet of elevation gain, meaning there were points when racing I felt like I was going straight up and straight down. These poles are ultra light (important for long runs. You don’t want to be caring any more weight than needed); strong (I can put my full weight to pull me up and down hills); and compact (they fold up easily).
During this 50-mile race I ran with them in my hands the whole time with no problem, but I could have easily folded them up into my vest if needed. Having good poles can help you stabilize and pull yourself up a hill or slow you down descending a steep hill. They helped prevent me from knee and ankle injuries multiple times.
When training I got an inexpensive “light” pair of poles on Amazon. This was a huge mistake and a waste of money. Invest in a quality light pair. You will not regret it.
