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Category: Running
Buccal Mucosa: Why your mouth is key to fast-acting electrolytes
SaltStick Fastchews owe their fast-acting power to the way the body absorbs electrolytes through the mouth. But what does that mean exactly? Read more
SaltStick’s CEO shares his adventures in Colorado and thoughts on travel
This week, our CEO, Jonathan Toker, Ph.D., shares his experience racing in Colorado and how travel has impacted his life. This is a really good read, and anyone ever “afflicted” by a sense of wanderlust can surely relate. Read more
Suffer from swollen hands? Here are the causes and solutions for athletes.
Thinking of going ketogenic? You’ll need extra salt.
The ketogenic diet is growing in popularity these days, due to perceived benefits of weight loss, nutrient density and mental clarity. Commonly overlooked with this diet, however, is the resulting need for increased sodium consumption. Read more
How to Train for (and Organize) a 100-Mile Ultramarathon
At the end of July, a group of highly dedicated runners will attempt the Burning River 100 mile ultramarathon in Northeast Ohio. Today, we are sharing two of their stories. Read more
Traveling For Your Race? Here Are Nine Tips for Success
Now that we are full-swing into racing season, many endurance athletes are preparing for their big event of the year. Often times, unless one is lucky enough to live in a place like Boulder, CO, that big event involves some type of travel. Read more
Avoid These Five Costly Summer Training Mistakes
If you live in a place that experiences large temperature fluctuations throughout the year, you should be familiar with the impacts climate has on your physical performance. Read more
This Is Why Potassium Is So Important To Exercise Performance
Many physiological processes depend on certain electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of potassium to exercise performance. Read more
Here Are Three Studies That Show Why Athletes Sweat More
As the temperature heats up, a familiar element of summer training is returning: sweat. In this blog post, we examine the science behind sweat rates in athletes, as well as the implications to your nutrition routine. Read more