Today marks the first full day of spring, and with the change in season, you will have the opportunity for more outdoor workouts, later days and best of all — spring foods. Read more
Category: Running
Six Reasons Why You Are Constantly Thirsty
High levels of thirst plague endurance athletes who commonly exercise in the heat and humidity for several hours a day. However, hydration can be a tricky thing, and it can sometimes seem as if your thirst never goes away – despite frequent urination. Read more
Here’s How to Enjoy Your Winter Workouts
In our last blog post, we listed seven benefits you can derive from winter workouts, ranging from a cardiovascular workout to increased mental toughness. Sometimes, just knowing about the benefits is enough to get out the door in February. Other times, you need an extra push. Read more
Ultraman 2016: How SaltStick Helped Power the Winners to Victory
While most of us were happily enjoying the off season last weekend, a little more than 30 athletes and their crews traveled across the Big Island in Hawaii, by swim stroke, bike and foot, competing in the insanely-challenging Ultraman World Championships. Read more
Journey to the United Nations of Trail Running: Using SaltStick for Running Success
This week’s blog post is a slight change of pace from our usual content. Written by our CEO, Jonathan Toker, Ph.D., it tells the story of how SaltStick can be used for trail running success. Read more
These Are the Symptoms (and Causes) of Hyponatremia
“Replacing lost [water] stores is essential but rehydration can be overdone,” begins a 2007 article in Scientific American. “There is such a thing as a fatal water overdose.” Read more
Why SaltStick Partner Brian Hackenburg Races Marathons in 46 Pounds of Firefighter Gear to Raise Fitness Awareness
International Spotlight: SaltStick Shows You What It’s Like to Train Across the World
Life as a Professional: Get to Know SaltStick-Sponsored Athlete Drew Scott
Many athletes fall in love with triathlon because success is often directly correlated with hard work. SaltStick-sponsored athlete Drew Scott is no exception, and his triathlon story reminds athletes that in endurance sports, what matters is showing up and training hard. Read more
Ultrarunner Michelle Barton: Her Running Story, Training Advice, and How She Stays Motivated
Man or woman, simply winning an ultramarathon is impressive. The grit required to not only make it through 50 or 100 miles but also to do it faster than anyone else is mind-boggling. Read more