By Francesca McNally Change. Moving back home. Leaving my friends, my extended family, my job, my identity. Leaving my comfort zone. It was time. Time to leave Brazil and move back to San Diego. A...
Miles, Muir and Me: Clean Eating Gives Life
By Kyra Oliver The UnexpectedI was not always an endurance athlete. In fact, I accidentally stumbled upon becoming a runner, leading me to my unexpected first marathon, and qualifying me for the Bo...
Evolution in Packaging - Part 3
By Ian Muir McNally MUIR pouch 2.0 was definitely a step forward. I knew several important iterations would be required to improve its appeal and usability, but with customers already willing to ...
Evolution in Packaging - Part 2
By Ian Muir McNally Muir Energy’s first pouches were, as shown in my previous post, less than low-tech. They were visually unappealing and unappetizing and downright embarrassing! But I had to ...
Evolution in Packaging - Part 1
By Ian Muir McNally I had absolutely no idea how to package Muir Energy when I first started. My first batches were made in colorful silicone mixing cups I bought at a local kitchen store. Using a...
As a professional mountain guide, I have to take good care of my body: plenty of sleep, lots of exercise, and — as much as possible — real, nourishing foods. But as much as I value home-cooked meal...