Journal
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From Professional Basketball to Age Group Triathlon
Basketball and triathlon don’t seem to have much in common. One is a team sport and the other is an individual effort. Basketball is played…
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The Science Behind Triathlon and Hydration
For triathletes, hydration is key to maintaining energy and performance throughout every stage of your race. Why is hydration so essential? Water is what fuels…
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The History of Surfing
While surfing is one of the most popular sports today, it originated as a cultural and even spiritual pastime in Oceania thousands of years ago.
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The Science Behind Surfing and Hydration
Great surfers deeply understand their board, their surroundings, and the conditions, but above all, they know themselves: what they are capable of, what their limitations…
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The Science Behind Climbing and Hydration
For climbers, having the right hydration is as essential as your choice of chalk. In a strenuous sport like climbing that requires both great endurance…
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Running Around Mount St. Helens
The training for running around Mount St. Helens began in January with a rainy, cold two hour run in Forest Park, but really it began…
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The Hydration Difference at 200 Miles
My thoughts 185 miles into Bigfoot 200 were probably not what most people would predict. Despite outward appearances, including the typical zombie-like jog of an…
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The Science Behind Running and Hydration
Whether racing in ultra-marathons or running in sprints, hydration is key to a runner’s performance. Even a small decrease in hydration status can hinder physical…
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The Science Behind Cycling and Hydration
While the best cyclists can make a grueling ride look effortless, cycling requires great amounts of power, speed, and strength. To fuel your energy and…
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Making Lemonade
I was coming back from my third ACL surgery when I had to pull out of the KMC Cross race. At the start line, I…
