Hammer Nutrition Blog

Mark Jolin – Fueling with Hammer at the Trans Korea 308k

September 29, 2010

Mark Jolin finishing the 308K Trans-Korea

By Mark Jolin, U.S. Army, Korea

On September 11th, I was fortunate enough to become the first foreigner to ever complete the 308K Trans-Korea. Your products were a huge reason behind my success. I was having a great race and alternating between HEED, Sustained Energy, Perpetuem, and all kinds of Hammer Gel. I really trained hard for this event and, as a result, was having a great race. For the entire race, I was alternating between 4th and 8th place with a field of 119 runners. Continue Reading »

Breck Epic 2010

September 14, 2010

Ben Parsons & Clint Muhlfield at the Breck Epic 2010

Ben Parsons & Clint Muhlfield at the Breck Epic 2010


Author: Ben Parsons – Team Hammer Nutrition/Sportsman Ski Haus

The Breck Epic consisted of 251 miles, 42,000’ of climbing over six days, and the majority of it was trail. Trail that often made you howl with joy, and trail that sometimes left you feeling like a bag of bones hurled off the face of the Eiger. Adding to the challenge, Breckenridge sits at 9500’, so we routinely raced between 10,000’ and 12,000’ so oxygen was an asset as rare and valuable as beer in the desert. As a last minute decision, we decided to race the Open Men’s Duo instead of solo, hearing there was a super stacked field and wanting to take a shot at a podium. We were also intrigued at the challenge of completing over twenty hours of racing with a teammate. Continue Reading »

Athlete Update: Ursula Grobler

September 8, 2010

Hammer Nutrition is proud to sponsor world-class rower Ursula Grobler who holds a world record and has an excellent opportunity to win an Olympic gold medal in 2012. We caught up with Ursula recently, just one month of training away from competing in the Senior World Championship Trials, as she pursues a dream that reaches all the way to Olympic Gold. Continue Reading »

Athlete Update: Millie Tanner

June 23, 2010

Millie Tanner Bike

Millie Tanner recently won the 10-14 age division in the Southern California/Nevada Junior Road Race Championships in Santa Maria on June 12th. She also won the Southern California/Nevada Junior Time Trial Championship in mid-May of this year. Continue Reading »

Steve Cullinan 1st at Mellow Johnny’s Classic

June 16, 2010

Steve Cullinan Mellow Classic PodiumSteve Cullinan recently won the 50+ age group division at the Mellow Johnny’s Classic in Dripping Springs, Texas. Continue Reading »

Richard Shields & Mike Freeman at USA/NCNCA District Criterium Championships

May 6, 2010

Richard Shields took 1st and Mike Freeman took 2nd in the 65+ USA/NCNCA District Criterium Championships on May 2nd. Congratulations to both of them!
Photo: Jim Turner

Jamie Donaldson does it again at the Philadelphia 100

April 6, 2010

Jamie Donaldson Philadelphia 100

This past weekend, Jamie Donaldson won the Philadelphia 100, earning her the title of the fastest women’s 100-mile time in the country at 14:50. She was completely fueled by Hammer Nutrition. Congratulations to Jamie and be sure to look out for her at 24 Hour Worlds in France!

Willy Zellmer Team CMG/Hammer Rider

April 5, 2010

Willy Zelmer from Team CMG/Hammer Training Ride

Team CMG/Hammer rider Willy Zellmer getting in some spring miles outside of Missoula, MT.

Photo: tomrobertsonphoto.com

Hammer Camaraderie at Lake Havasu Triathlon

March 31, 2010

Lincoln Murdoch & Bruce Balch at Lake Havasu Tri

Race report from Lincoln Murdoch at the Lake Havasu Triathlon in Lake Havasu City, AZ: Continue Reading »

Kenda Riders Kick Off the Season in Bonnelli Park

March 29, 2010

Kenda Riders Andy Shultz and Colin CaresLeft: Andy Shultz
Right: Colin Cares
Hammer sponsored Kenda/Felt pro mountain bike team kicking off their season in Bonnelli Park, California.