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Introducing Lauren MacLeod, our new Content and Community Lead
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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 ...

Inspiration & AdventureShe Didn't Start Running Until Her 40's, Now Mary Smith Is Chasing Ultra Marathons

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...

Ingredients & NutritionHoliday Survival Guide to Eating Clean, Managing Stress, & Staying Energized

Holiday Survival Guide to Eating Clean, Managing Stress, & Staying Energized

The holidays are supposed to be a time to enjoy loved ones, step away from screens, and indulge in time off work and yummy treats. But hey, we all know they can be stressful, throwing you out of t...

Long Term HealthRAW Pumpkin Pie Apple Dip with MUIR Energy Cashew Vanilla

RAW Pumpkin Pie Apple Dip with MUIR Energy Cashew Vanilla

The holidays are here and after so much time cooped up, people are excited to get together! We know you might have a full schedule on your hands, so we wanted to share this SUPER easy, delicious, a...

Fuel & Training TipsThe 7 Biggest Benefits of Running on Real Food and 6 Tips to Make the Transition

The 7 Biggest Benefits of Running on Real Food and 6 Tips to Make the Transition

Are you sick of using over sweetened, over-engineered energy products to fuel your workouts, race, and adventures? Maybe you’re thinking that fueling with candy might not be helping you feel as go...

Fuel & Training Tips4 Easy Steps to Train Your Stomach to Eat on the Run

4 Easy Steps to Train Your Stomach to Eat on the Run

The key to successful--even blissful--long runs starts with your stomach. Just like your muscles and mind, your stomach needs training, too. Most running troubles arise not from physical issues, b...

Ingredients & NutritionWe Use Yerba Mate Extract: Here Are 6 Reasons Why It's The Best Energy Booster

We Use Yerba Mate Extract: Here Are 6 Reasons Why It's The Best Energy Booster

Stimulants can be excellent performance enhancers. They can provide an edge when you need it or just a boost when you’re feeling drowsy. The ancient herb Yerba Mate is both intensely stimulating an...

Fuel & Training Tips21 Whole Foods You Need To Try On Your Next Run

21 Whole Foods You Need To Try On Your Next Run

Whether you’re transitioning to real foods, just starting to eat on your runs, or are looking for new foods to mix up your current run nutrition, these 21 foods provide lots of energy and nutrients...

Inspiration & AdventureBehind The Wheels with PDX Cyclocross Racer Stephen Hartzel

Behind The Wheels with PDX Cyclocross Racer Stephen Hartzel

Are you curious about getting into gravel biking? Maybe cyclocross or long distance cycling? We caught up with Portland native and cyclocross racer Stephen Hartzel to answer all of our questions on...

Inspiration & AdventureAvery Collins’ UTMB CCC 100k: How He Prepared, Raced, and Fueled For a Top Finish Against 1,500+ Runners

Avery Collins’ UTMB CCC 100k: How He Prepared, Raced, and Fueled For a Top Finish Against 1,500+ Runners

This August, MUIR Athlete Avery Collins toed the starting line with over 1,500 other competitors at the UTMB-CCC. The acronym ‘CCC’ stands for ‘Courmeyeur-Champex-Chamonix,’ three towns in three co...

Inspiration & AdventureChange Your Perspective, Elevate Your Performance

Change Your Perspective, Elevate Your Performance

Running coach Eric Orton from Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book Born to Run invites us to change our minds for a refresh in our running. His advice equally applies to other sports and life.

Inspiration & AdventureThe Ouray 100 Race Report by Winner, Anthony Lee

The Ouray 100 Race Report by Winner, Anthony Lee

The Ouray 100 is a 100 mile ultra-marathon in Southwest Colorado featuring over 40,000 feet of vertical gain and just as much loss over rugged terrain often at altitude over 10,000 feet. Runners a...

Inspiration & AdventureEating Her Way to Victory: How Sabrina Fueled Her 2021 Hardrock 100 Win

Eating Her Way to Victory: How Sabrina Fueled Her 2021 Hardrock 100 Win

The Hardrock 100 is one of the most difficult ultra marathons in the United States, with challenges like 33,000 feet of elevation gain and equal loss, huge ranges in temperatures, and high altitud...