In-Person Race: Aug. 7th & 8th, 2021 | Virtual Ride/Run: July 24th - Aug. 6th, 2021
tips from honey stinger
In partner with our incredible friends at Honey Stinger, we will be updating this page with training tips and nutritional information from Stinger's "hive" of experts and athletes!
pro tips
Perform at Your Best with the Perfect Match
Perform at Your Best with the Perfect Match
Perform at Your Best with the Perfect Match
Choosing Your Sports Nutrition To Help You Perform At Your Best Is No Easy Task.
Whether your new to the sports nutrition game or a seasoned veteran looking to spice things up a bit, find the perfect fueling match to pair with your workout and help you prepare, perform, and recover.
Conquer Your Goals
Perform at Your Best with the Perfect Match
Perform at Your Best with the Perfect Match
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."
The Benefits of Recovering with Plant Protein
The Benefits of Recovering with Plant Protein
The Benefits of Recovering with Plant Protein
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.
How to Maximize Rest & Recovery
The Benefits of Recovering with Plant Protein
The Benefits of Recovering with Plant Protein
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 areasthat all athletes can improve on.
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Covid Statement
Registration is now open for the Emerald Mountain Epic! While we understand that there is still a lot of uncertainty about what the future holds, we remain optimistic that we will be able to host an in-person race event August 7th & 8th! While our focus remains on producing a premier mountain bike and trail running race experience, we are constantly monitoring all National, State, and Local Public Health Guidelines. We are developing strategies to ensure that our event is safe for our athletes, staff, and volunteers! If you have questions, contact racedirector@emeraldmtnepic