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Train to Eat
Fuel & Training Tips

Train to Eat

Looking for an edge when it comes to running ultras? Start eating on your training runs. You would never start an ultra without first training with your gear or working on your fitness for months. ...

MUIR - The CompanyMUIR In The Community

MUIR In The Community

In the past months, with your help, we’ve donated hundreds of gels to healthcare and front line workers around the country. We recently teamed up with Bike for Humanity to support those impacted by...

Inspiration & AdventureThe 'Running' Playlist

The 'Running' Playlist

Surely with all the streaming happening right now you’ve probably cruised through your entire music collection and are dying for a new anthem to help you push further. And while everyone has a diff...

MUIR - The CompanyThe JMT Wilderness Conservancy

The JMT Wilderness Conservancy

Happy MUIRth Day! As we celebrate John Muir’s birthday and come together on Earth Day to recognize the importance of environmental protection, we will be donating 15% of all sales from the next tw...

Long Term HealthThe MUIR Off the Trail Cookbook

The MUIR Off the Trail Cookbook

Recipes are great when followed but don’t be afraid to add your own flair to help it taste the way you want it to. Feel free to substitute any of the ingredients and please let us know if you come ...

Inspiration & AdventureShort Films Sure To Keep You Inspired

Short Films Sure To Keep You Inspired

While we all wait for the next move and are somewhat restricted to the confines of our homes, we found a few short films to help you get through the day and keep the stoke level high. So when you’r...

Fuel & Training TipsI Got a Handful of Problems and Nutrition Ain't One

I Got a Handful of Problems and Nutrition Ain't One

Gearing up for a run, race, or adventure is never quite as easy as it should be. What’s the weather going to do? Where’s my hat? Do I need my sunnies? Should I tie a single or double knot? Do I nee...

Ingredients & NutritionNo Really, MUIR is Real

No Really, MUIR is Real

Do you know the difference between a Natural Flavor and an Artificial Flavor? Sounds easy enough to decipher and most answers lean to petroleum... which is mostly correct. It turns out that the mai...

MUIR - The CompanyNew Year, New Decade, NEW MUIR HYDRATION

New Year, New Decade, NEW MUIR HYDRATION

We are so excited to welcome Hydration to the MUIR Energy family. It’s something we’ve been working on in the kitchen with the intent to supplement our everyday lifestyles and especially on race da...

Inspiration & AdventureTrail Moments: On the Wonderland Trail

Trail Moments: On the Wonderland Trail

Writing and Photography: Sarah Attar // Olympic Runner, Photographer & Muir Energy Community Lead   Wonderland Trailwith Aspire Adventure Running3 days, 93 miles total22,000’ elevation gain ...

Fuel & Training Tipsrunning nutrition calories per hour

Free Running Calorie Intake Calculator: How Many Calories Should Runners Eat While Running?

Enter your weight and average running pace to get an estimate of how many calories you should be eating per hour when you run. NOTE: Make sure to slowly build up over a series of runs to these cal...

Fuel & Training Tipstravel snack

4 Nutrition Hacks For The Traveling Athlete

By Jeff Stern   Traveling makes it challenging to stay on top of a healthy diet, plain and simple. If we’re being completely honest though, travel also isn't an excuse to throw out all the good hab...

Inspiration & AdventureMuir Energy CEO on John Muir Trail

50K For 50 Years: Muir Energy CEO & Founder Trains For His First Ultramarathon

"Exactly 4 months from today, I turn 50. To celebrate this milestone, I've decided to run a 50k (my first ever) on or close to my 50th birthday. Today is day 1 of training: 30min EZ run." - Ian Mu...