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How to Spark Joy with Food on the Appalachian Trail
Ingredients & Nutrition

How to Spark Joy with Food on the Appalachian Trail

I have drastically changed the way I view nourishment since starting a thru-hike attempt of the Appalachian Trail. I’m not a picky eater. In fact, in my normal life I’m content to make one big mea...

Fuel & Training TipsHow MUIR Athletes are Preparing for Summer

How MUIR Athletes are Preparing for Summer

Are you getting ready for a summer of races and running? Check out what the MUIR athletes are up to, plus their strategies for using MUIR gels as part of your training.

Ingredients & Nutrition3 Ways to Nourish Your “Hot Girl Summer”

3 Ways to Nourish Your “Hot Girl Summer”

One of the best parts of summer is spending more time outside–hiking, swimming, running, paddleboarding, and everything else (literally) under the sun. These activities make your soul smile, your s...

2022 1% For the Planet Donation Recipients Announced

2022 1% For the Planet Donation Recipients Announced

Thank you to everyone who voted on this year's 1% For the Planet donation! We have decided to divide our support between two organizations – one local (food), one global (climate).

Fuel & Training TipsFree Protein Calculator: Nutrition for Athletes Over 50

Free Protein Calculator: Nutrition for Athletes Over 50

There are many changes that occur within the body as athletes age which can affect cardiovascular function, bone density, muscle strength, flexibility, and more. The top way to manage these changes...

Inspiration & AdventureBackcountry Trip Report: Mt. Ritter

Backcountry Trip Report: Mt. Ritter

Mammoth Lakes resident Paz Mendelevitch and his buddy Danny Sandoval embarked on a multi-day splitboard adventure into the Ritter Range with the goal of summiting and snowboarding down Mt Ritter.

Fuel & Training TipsTrail Running Hydration Tips

Trail Running Hydration Tips

Hydration is key for keeping your joints cushioned, mind sharp, and body strong, but it doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. You may think about it in the hot summer months while sweating...

Inspiration & AdventureAdventures on Mt. Moran - A Top 50 Classic Ski Descent of North America

Adventures on Mt. Moran - A Top 50 Classic Ski Descent of North America

Join athlete/photographers Connor Burkesmith, Brigette Takeuchi, and their team as they experience the effects of a changing climate during a backcountry tour of Mt. Moran. Outdoor athletes are th...

ImpactMUIR Hydration: What Makes It Different?

MUIR Hydration: What Makes It Different?

Today’s hydration products focus more on sugar than electrolytes – flavor over function. MUIR Energy knows what athletes really need from sports drinks: electrolyte replenishment, a palatable but ...

Keeping It Real - Three ways MUIR commits to sustainability year-round

Keeping It Real - Three ways MUIR commits to sustainability year-round

We have always done things a bit differently from other energy gel companies; from our humble farmer’s market roots, to our real food approach, even transcending into environmental efforts, we’ve ...

Fuel & Training TipsWhy Trail Runners Should Incorporate a Strength Training Program

Why Trail Runners Should Incorporate a Strength Training Program

Runners want to run! It is hard to take time away from running and apply it to strength training. Here are the top three reasons why strength training is a critical part of your running program.

Fuel & Training TipsA Sports Dietitian's Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Training Runs

A Sports Dietitian's Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Training Runs

On a recent “Ask Me Anything” on Instagram, we received numerous questions on how to fuel for training. Lauren MacLeod, MUIR content editor and mountain sports dietitian, dives deeper into the ans...

MUIR - The CompanyIntroducing Lauren MacLeod, our new Content and Community Lead

Introducing Lauren MacLeod, our new Content and Community Lead

Welcome Lauren to the MUIR team! Lauren MacLeod, RD, LD is a board-certified registered dietitian specializing in outdoor sports nutrition. Even though she's based out of Mammoth Lakes, CA, she's ...