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My goal is to open all of the doors for my kids.

When ultrarunner Siobhan Pritchard was in her mid-20s, she witnessed an act of love that changed her mindset forever. She saw a mother and her son, who had Cerebral Palsy, interacting with more love for one another than she had ever witnessed.

Shortly after her son was born, the first-time mother received unexpected news: "Your son has down syndrome."

First-ever hydration mix fueled by honey.

An all-natural, three-part system to help athletes of all abilities perform at their peak.

Developed by a team of nutritionists and tested by top competitors, six uniquely formulated powder mixes, hydrate athletes across three phases of their training and competition: PREPARE, PERFORM, and RECOVER.

How much water should I drink, a day, as an athlete?

Asked in that way, the answer would have to be: ALL YOU CAN.

Performance Nutrition Coach, Ken Hoover is fortunate to work with athletes competing at a high level every day. We asked for his advice on leveraging hydration to keep a competitive edge.

Here's what he has to say...

When it comes to athletic performance, especially in respect to endurance sports, proper nutrition is critical for success.

Often, the focus of sports nutrition is placed on food versus hydration. While food before, during and after exercising is important, your level of hydration is even more important.

 If They Don't Already, Waffles Should Play An Important Role In Your Fueling Strategy

Honey Stinger Waffles help fuel athlete's workouts. Why? Hive Sports Dietician and performance expert Anthony Zamora dives into the nitty gritty of fueling with waffles. 

Routine Reset: Successful Goal Setting

With each new year comes new goals and the desire to form new habits. Challenges are guaranteed. 

Robert Paylor, walking quadriplegic and motivational speaker, is no stranger to challenges. When a devastating, immobilizing injury trapped him in his own body, he set his sights on a clear vision.

"Make your vision bold, ambitious, and something you deeply desire to achieve. Find something in your life that you want as badly as I want to walk." 

Making the Most of your Workout

 When you exercise, your body burns through any energy that is available. This energy comes in the form of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Because of this, it is important to refuel, also known as “recovery nutrition”. 

We spoke with Allison Maurer, Director of Sports Nutrition and Fueling with the Pittsburgh Pirates, to learn more about why plant protein is a great option to refuel after exercise. 

  Make the Most of Your Hard Work

To help take your training to the next level, and learn how to best maximize rest and recovery, we talked with NBA Performance Coach and CEO of Great Day Squad, Ben Kenyon. 

“Committing to an effective rest and recovery routine will give you the ability to reproduce the best results on a more consistent basis.”

Ben dives into the three major areas that all athletes can improve on.