With summer just around the corner it’s a great time to review hydration basics before you set out to train for your next event or spend time in the sun. We recently partnered up with nutritionist-and-athletes Jesse & Jaime at The Core Diet to put together these tips and tricks for Brooks Running, but even the most well-hydrated folks out there (Nuun drinkers!) can use a refresher this time of year. -Have you ever calculated your sweat rate?

Bikesoup.cc is known for reviewing the best gear out there to help readers determine their very own ride ingredients to make every ride a great one. And guess what one of their favorite ride ingredients is? Nuun! You can check out the whole story here – as well as reviews on other must have gear – but the short of it is that we’ve been given two thumbs up on hydration, flavor options, and an all-around great product. Thanks Bike Soup!  

National Geographic’s Beyond the Puck offers a rare glimpse into the life of eco-warrior and NHL hockey player Andrew Ference.   “But he is not your typical hockey player. Andrew’s an environmental activist, a Stanley Cup champion, the husband of a former professional snowboarder, and father of two girls. He rides his bike to “work” and doesn’t mind being called a tree hugger. He’s just as comfortable checking opponents on the ice as he is teaching kids about composting in elementary schools,” according to

We’re proud to announce one of our newest partnerships with Your Scrumhalf Connection, THE source for women’s rugby information. What started out as the typical dehydration story… The Texas heat was causing major problems with cramping and hydration despite drinking MORE than the prescribed amount of water on a daily basis. Ended happily with well-hydrated and high performance Ruggers! I was introduced to Nuun by a fellow rugger & crossfitter last year and have been religiously slurping it down ever