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About Us: The Cousins Behind Dirtbag Hydration

About Us: The Cousins Behind Dirtbag Hydration

We’re Mike and Nathaniel — cousins, athletes, and the two guys who somehow decided to start a hydration company. Honestly, we have no business starting a business. Seriously, who invited...

About Us: The Cousins Behind Dirtbag Hydration

We’re Mike and Nathaniel — cousins, athletes, and the two guys who somehow decided to start a hydration company. Honestly, we have no business starting a business. Seriously, who invited...

Carbs vs. Gels: Why Drink Mixes Are Easier on the Stomach

Carbs vs. Gels: Why Drink Mixes Are Easier on t...

Every endurance athlete has been there: late in a race, you tear open another sticky gel, choke it down, and your stomach revolts. Instead of giving you energy, it makes...

Carbs vs. Gels: Why Drink Mixes Are Easier on t...

Every endurance athlete has been there: late in a race, you tear open another sticky gel, choke it down, and your stomach revolts. Instead of giving you energy, it makes...

Electrolytes Explained: Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium for Endurance

Electrolytes Explained: Sodium, Potassium, Magn...

“Electrolytes” get thrown around in marketing like a magic word, but what actually matters when you’re deep into a long run or ride? Let’s break it down. What electrolytes actually...

Electrolytes Explained: Sodium, Potassium, Magn...

“Electrolytes” get thrown around in marketing like a magic word, but what actually matters when you’re deep into a long run or ride? Let’s break it down. What electrolytes actually...

Why Sodium Matters More Than You Think in Long Races

Why Sodium Matters More Than You Think in Long ...

Ask most runners what they need in a long race, and they’ll say carbs or water, and often sodium. And when cramps strike, dizziness kicks in, or your stomach refuses...

Why Sodium Matters More Than You Think in Long ...

Ask most runners what they need in a long race, and they’ll say carbs or water, and often sodium. And when cramps strike, dizziness kicks in, or your stomach refuses...

How Many Carbs Per Hour Should Runners Take In?

How Many Carbs Per Hour Should Runners Take In?

Most runners know they should fuel during long runs, but very few actually hit the numbers. Instead, they wait until they feel hungry, tired, or sluggish to eat. By then,...

How Many Carbs Per Hour Should Runners Take In?

Most runners know they should fuel during long runs, but very few actually hit the numbers. Instead, they wait until they feel hungry, tired, or sluggish to eat. By then,...