by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 18, 2024 | Adventure, article
“Dude, you’re at the Olympics, what do you have to lose?” February 8, 2014 Sage Kotsenburg wins the Sochi Olympic Gold medal in Slopestyle Snowboarding with his sense of adventure born of the frontier American West (Sage was born in Idaho, raised in Utah). The triple...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 18, 2024 | Adventure, article
“ . . . venture into the deep unknown where only the significant risks are a certainty . . .” Ryan Stramrood Tribute to Shackleton’s 1914 Trans-Artic Expedition The first Antartic Circle Ice Challenge one mile swim is the 100 year anniversary tribute to Sir...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 18, 2024 | article, Hydration and Electrolytes
Hydration for Endurance Athletes like Distance Runners, Swimmers, Cyclists and Ironman Triathletes The purpose of this article is to (i) educate you on the physiologic role hydration plays in endurance athletic performance and injury prevention, (iii) have you learn...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 18, 2024 | article, Hiking and Survival Skills, Hydration and Electrolytes
Developing a Hydration and Electrolyte Strategy is Part of the Efficiency Equation for Hiking, Climbing and Backpacking My favorite activity is hiking long distances, especially in October along the dry sunny eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains after the rainy...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 18, 2024 | article, Hydration and Electrolytes
Natural foods high in water content, electrolytes, minerals and natural sugars are more hydrating than just water Scientists at the University of Aberdeen, England found the combination of salts, minerals and natural sugars found in high water content fruits and...
