Getting Ready for Yurrebilla? How to Avoid the Big Mistake 90% of Runners Get Wrong

 You’ve trained, you’ve got your nutrition and hydration sorted, you’ve bought more pairs of shoes than you probably needed to try, and you’ve got your gear sorted. You. Are. Ready. 

But… there’s one mistake about 90% of runners, especially trail runners, make on race day - they run in their training gear instead of training in their running gear.

What’s the difference? There’s actually a massive difference.

Let’s assume your race is something a little longer… maybe 10 or 20km, or even further. Maybe you’re a SARCC runner lining up for Yurrebilla 13km, 28km or the full 56km – a race where you’ll be out on the trails for a while. If you’re tackling the 28km, chances are you’ll be out there for a few hours at least, and possibly even four… or on the full 56km course, much, much longer than that. And while the 13km might be over a little quicker, you’ll still want gear that keeps you comfortable no matter what conditions mother nature dishes up – cool start, hot finish, rain, shine, or all of the above.

You can be out there for a while, and possibly longer than you ever train.

So your training tops - your tanks, tees, long sleeves etc - may be perfect for training in when you’re out there for shorter training runs, and fine when you get to pick and choose what kind of weather conditions you train in.

But come race day, when mother nature can dish up a bit of anything and everything, and you’ll be running come hell or literal high water, you’re gonna need a top that’s fit for purpose. And that purpose is to have one less thing to worry about. And not die.

On race day you can worry about whether you’re eating or drinking enough.

Worry about that next big climb. 

Worry about whether or not you can catch that runner in front of you. 

But you don’t have to worry about your clothing. 

Wear something that will be perfect for a cool start, a cold or wet day, a mild day, a looong day, an even longer night, knowing you’ve got that box ticked. 

Comfortable top? Tick. 

Suitable for any weather? Tick. 

Designed and made by ultra runners who get the lunacy of what we do and built this top for people just like you? Tick.

Then train in the top that’s designed for your race instead of running in the top that’s good for training and come race day, may or may not be the best thing for the job, in the weather conditions that you have no say in.

Trust us, it’ll be one less thing to worry about on the day. 

 So long before race day, go with something comfortable.

Go with something that meets thermal mandatory gear requirements. 

Go with something that will serve you well on the day, that you've already trained in.

Go with something that will help you be ready for anything. 

Go with io.

Product decoder: Yurrebilla-Ready kit

If you’re one of the SARCC runners tackling Yurrebilla this year, here are a few race day essentials to check out:

Pace Arm Warmers: Need a bit of extra warmth without the bulk? Made from our game-changing natural merino + compression fabric, they’re soft, breathable, and keep you warm when you need it—without overheating when you don’t. Perfect for changing weather conditions – they're an easy, packable essential.

Pace Leggings:  Built for performance, our best selling merino compression leggings a great pick for cool-weather training runs or longer race day comfort. They'll keep you warm when it’s cool, and deliver genuine breathable comfort when it’s warms up, helping you feel and perform at your best in the outdoors through all sorts of conditions.

Yurrebilla Special Edition Tees: What better way to celebrate being part of this fantastic event than with some premium, high performance, natural merino trail running tees! These are our all purpose casual fit tees that are good for everything. Natural, soft, comfortable, temperature regulating, (perfect for training and race day comfort), and stink-free - which will definitely come in handy for the finish line hugs and high fives!

Pace Gloves: Made from the same material as our revolutionary thermal compression leggings and arm warmers. And like them, they’re lightweight, natural, breathable, soft, warm and comfortable - and they have touchscreen compatibility so you can use your devices without freezing your fingers.