Jamie Donaldson To Drymax In 2009

We are pleased and proud to announce that 2008 Runner Up Ultra Runner of the Year, 2008 7 time race winner and 3 time record breaker Jamie Donaldson has chosen to run with Drymax Socks as her primary sponsor for 2009. 2008 was truly a break out year for the superhuman Littleton, CO 6th grade teacher dominating in almost every venue she chose to participate.

Here is Jamie's reasons for switching to Drymax in her own words:

"When I think back to my 2008 season, the one thing that most positively impacted my success this year was finding Drymax Socks. In the past, I had HORRIBLE blisters and missing or black toenails after every race. In my first Badwater in 2007, I had so many blisters that I couldn't even begin to count while putting shoes on for a week afterwards was impossible. I could never run my best before because my feet always hurt and slowed me down.

In the beginning of 2008, I happened to try out Drymax in the HURT 100k in Hawaii. My feet were sopping wet for over 20 hours. To my amazement, I didn't have 1 blister. I was sold on the socks immediately so, I contacted Drymax. Over the year, I was fortunate enough to work closely with Bob MacGillivray and Gus Blythe of Drymax to understand the Drymax technology.

After every race, I provide input about how my socks performed. I have direct and real input on the constant improvement of Drymax socks so other runners won't have similar blister and foot issues that I used to suffer from. Drymax is an amazing company with amazing people who really have embraced the ultra running community with their desire for constant improvement of their socks.

I truly believe in the technology of Drymax socks and what the company stands for..."

Jamie will begin her 2009 assault on more victories in the Rocky Raccoon 100 on February 7 against an elite field. Other planned races for 2009 will include the Delano Park 12 hour, 24 Hour World Championships in Italy, Badwater, Leadville Trail 100 and the USA 24 Hour Championship. More events may be added later.

We cannot express the pride we feel to have Jamie Donaldson representing Drymax. Anyone who has had the honor to meet Jamie knows that she is a wonderful, kind and honorable athlete. We are looking foward to a long association with this world class athlete.

Check back for additional elite athletes and their 2009 Drymax announcements...