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
The One Test That Doesn't Change — Why Your Sweat Data Is Useful Forever

The One Test That Doesn't Change — Why Your Sweat Data Is Useful Forever

The One Test That Doesn't Change — Why Your Sweat Data Is Useful ForeverReece Noble
Published on: 06/04/2026

Unlike VO2 max or lactate threshold, your sweat sodium concentration is fixed. Test once, and the data never expires.

Sweat Testing
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