Proper hydration goes far beyond water alone. If you’ve ever experienced muscle cramps, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, or a sudden drop in performance during training or racing, your electrolyte balance may be part of the problem.

For triathletes and Ironman® competitors, mental toughness can be the difference between smashing a PR or facing a DNF.

Zach McCown! Zach is an endurance aficionado. He has dabbled in the full range of endurance events from triathlon to ultramarathon. He recently got married to his best friend. Congrats Zach!

It’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to be race-fit all year long. Many endurance athletes think peak fitness should be a constant goal—but that mindset often leads to burnout, inconsistency, or stalled progress.

Meet this month's Athlete Spotlight -- Ian Ruiz-Esparza! Ian is coached by coach Mark and started triathlon after high school. He loves the consistency and discipline that triathlon brings to his life and does it to keep his inner child going! Even with the craziness that is triathlon training, Ian is a full-time student, intern, and will soon be going after a master's degree. Check out the Q & A with Ian: Age: 21 Do you have a coach? Coach Mark! Occupation: Currently finish

For me the training is what I enjoy most. I love the discipline and routine it gives me. I use racing as an opportunity to travel and explore the world rather than actually race.

I really enjoy ALL races because I get to see other teammates from Paragon! I do the large majority of my training alone so it's nice to see everyone in person during race weekends.

Once winter rolls around and temperatures drop, your body’s needs shift. The big question becomes: Does cold weather change your nutrition strategy?

What began as a simple commitment to prioritize her well-being transformed into a life-changing adventure that reshaped her mindset and expanded her sense of possibility.

Even today, with more data available than ever, that question remains just as important—and sometimes more revealing than the metrics we obsess over. Even today, with more data available than ever, that question remains just as important—and sometimes more revealing than the metrics we obsess over.

Lauren Wiedenfeld is the embodiment of paragon. She goes all in on whatever she sets her mind to, and she goes after it with excellence. Whether it's working as a CFO, running her yoga studio, or training for triathlon, you know she will be getting after it with a smile on her face and a work ethic second to none. Lauren was recently featured in New Braunfels Monthly and is prepping for her first Ironman in Arizona this fall under the guidance of coach Amy. Enjoy this intervi

Whether it's team races, weekly track practice, or a long bike ride, you can always count on Michael to show up and put his best foot forward.