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.
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
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).
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...
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.
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...
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...
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
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 ...
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.
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...
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 ...
She Didn't Start Running Until Her 40's, Now Mary Smith Is Chasing Ultra Marathons
The first time Mary Sgold ran a mile was 10 years ago in her 40’s. Today, she’s worked her way up to 10k’s, marathons, 50k’s, and even a life-changing trek along the Camino del Santiago in Northern...