Forgetting your drop bag on race day is one thing.

Losing your pacer at a crucial point because nobody remembered where they were supposed to meet you?

That's a whole different problem.

This week on The Running Mullet, we're diving into the behind-the-scenes logistics that can make or break a big ultramarathon.

Pacers. Crew. Timing. Aid station planning. Drop bags. Communication. When do you actually need a crew? When is a pacer worth having? And how do you keep everyone on the same page when the race starts to unravel?

We'll talk through the planning that happens long before race day, the mistakes we've made, and the little details that can save a lot of headaches when the miles start piling up.

And because it's us, we'll spend the rest of the episode doing what we do best: comparing crew mistakes  ...