Why You're Cramping at Kilometre 30 (And It's Not What You Think)

Why You're Cramping at Kilometre 30 (And It's Not What You Think)

Why You're Cramping at Kilometre 30 (And It's Not What You Think)Reece Noble
Published on: 07/07/2026

Cramping has been blamed on dehydration for decades. The science tells a more complicated — and more useful — story.

Race Day
Why Two Athletes at the Same Race Have Completely Different Hydration Needs

Why Two Athletes at the Same Race Have Completely Different Hydration Needs

Why Two Athletes at the Same Race Have Completely Different Hydration NeedsReece Noble
Published on: 06/05/2026

Same distance, same conditions, same finish line — and wildly different sodium requirements. Here's why.

Sweat Testing
Blood Sodium vs Body Sodium — Why the Test Your Doctor Orders Won't Help You Race

Blood Sodium vs Body Sodium — Why the Test Your Doctor Orders Won't Help You Race

Blood Sodium vs Body Sodium — Why the Test Your Doctor Orders Won't Help You RaceReece Noble
Published on: 11/03/2026

Your blood sodium is tightly regulated regardless of how hard you train. Here's why that makes it useless for race planning.

Hydration Science
What "Salty Sweater" Actually Means — And How to Know If You're One

What "Salty Sweater" Actually Means — And How to Know If You're One

What "Salty Sweater" Actually Means — And How to Know If You're OneReece Noble
Published on: 09/02/2026

The white residue on your kit isn't just cosmetic. It's a signal that most athletes completely misinterpret.

Hydration Science