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New Hydration Technology to Be Worn by Boston Marathon Participants for the First Time

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One of the more intriguing products came from Nix, which is making a disposable hydration tracker for athletes.

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Reebok believes that its own resources (including global distribution platforms), beyond the money it will provide...will add alot of value to Nix.

San Francisco-based Scrum Ventures and Japan’s advertising giant Dentsu have partnered to form Sports Tech Tokyo.

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Nix wins SXSW Sports & Performance Data Pitch Event

Being thirsty is no longer enough. All these runners pass the peak of hydration at points, and they don't know it.

NPR

With an initial market of endurance runners, authenticity is critically important to our brand. We make sure to recruit employees who are (amateur) athletes, and encourage non-runner employees to pick up the sport.

Forbes

Two Boston finalists named for 2018 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event

Boston Business Journal

…the Nix biometric hydration sensor enables athletes over time to better understand their bodies and optimize their personalized hydration strategy.

- Taylor Bloom, Sport Techie

Nix is developing a proprietary electrochemical sensing platform that puts consumers’ personalized biomarker data in their own hands — simply and affordably.

- Hugh Forrest, Medium

Unger was the first entrepreneur to pitch the OneTeam Collective, a new effort launched in December by the NFL Players Association and various venture capital firms.

- Salvador Rodriguez, Inc.

Meet the 150 Finalists for 2017’s 50 on Fire

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Wearables win big at Global Sports Innovation Finals

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We picked these companies out of applicants from around the world primarily for having the most passionate, talented, and driven founding teams.

- Semyon Dukach, Techstars

The Deans’ Innovation in Sports Challenge, another first-time contest, named Nix, a real-time, in-field, dehydration biosensor sweat patch as the winner...

Harvard Gazette

Nix is a startup taking the guesswork out of hydration.

- Olivia Vanni, BostInno

Nix is developing a wearable hydration sensor that helps athletes know when, what, and how much to drink.

- Jeff Engel, Xconomy

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Fascinating article about how climate change is affecting the endurance sports world. With record setting high temps and poor air quality due to global warming, it is that much more important to know your limits and to take actions in order to stay safe.

https://www.podiumrunner.com/culture/4-ways-climate-change-affects-you-as-a-runner/

Fascinating article about how climate change is affecting the endurance sports world. With record setting high temps and poor air quality due to global warming, it is that much more important to know your limits and to take actions in order to stay safe.

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"Keep running. Never give up. And watch your kite soar." -Rich Roll

October 10th was Mental Health Awareness Day, a day that means a lot to Nix as we stand by all of those who are battling through mental hurdles. Here is an inspirational article about a Rich Roll, a man who turned his life around at the age of 40 when he went vegan and began endurance training. 12 years later, Rich has now become a successful endurance athlete and uses his own podcast forum to raise mental health awareness and help others through their own journeys. Thanks Rich!

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Rich Roll Is the Guru of Reinvention

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He overcame addiction and workaholism to become an elite endurance athlete and star podcast host. As he sees it, it's never too late to start over on the path to a more balanced life.

Here is a quick read with some valuable tips for building up heat tolerance during these humid months. In addition to maintaining a good hydration status, it is important to play with your exercise intensity and duration. Increasing exposure by exercising outdoors (which is common nowadays!) is also one of the best ways to build up tolerance.

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Here’s Why Some Runners Can Handle the Heat Better Than Others

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Slogging through hot summer miles? You’re not alone—but here’s what you can do to make it easier.

Dehydration issues can be difficult to explain, and even more difficult to predict. With team sports coming back and re-conditioning of athletes being done in the hot summer sun, it is important to hydrate as much as possible to avoid incidents like this one faced by Jets' player Brian Poole.

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Jets' Poole misses practice after dehydration issue

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Adam Gase isn’t a doctor, nor does he play one on TV — or even in the Jets' locker room. But the head coach seemed at a loss to explain the recent events surrounding Brian Poole. The fifth-year co...

Sad but important story about how quickly a heat illness can turn tragic. A key takeaway here is that any outdoor job, or even an indoor position with insufficient air conditioning, can be at high-risk for heat illness in the summer months.

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Postal Workers Are Dying In Heat Waves. It’s Only Going To Get Hotter.

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USPS letter carrier Peggy Frank never made it home on a 117-degree day. As temperatures soar, jobs like hers will become more and more dangerous.

It's National Hydration Day! In addition to having a celebratory drink of water, be sure to check out this article about heat acclimatization. Two weeks of training for 60-90 minutes a day in a hot environment is generally all it takes to adapt, and the benefits can carry over into the fall marathon/competition season. Stay safe and hydrated out there!
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The training benefits of running in really hot weather - Canadian Running Magazine

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How running in the heat can make you faster in the fall

Interesting short article about habits that can make you a stronger runner. Steady consumption of water throughout the day and constant monitoring of urine color are two easy ways to improve hydration and cardio strength.

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6 habits of highly effective runners - Canadian Running Magazine

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The six simple steps to consistent training

With many of us forced to exercise outside in these summer months, and even if you were already doing so, it is important to learn how to manage heat stress. This article offer tips based on temperature ranges that will help you safely learn the limits of your own body.

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How to Handle Running in the Heat (No Matter How High the Temps Get)

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As the mercury rises, running doesn’t need to be a total sufferfest. Here’s how to deal.

Nice quick guide to staying hydrated while locked in at home. The "divide your body weight in half and drink that many fluid ounces each day" approach isn't perfect, but it is a good start. https://runnersworld.com/nutrition-weight-loss/… ... See MoreSee Less

Are You Drinking Enough Water? Your Hydration Questions, Answered

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Does your pee really need to be clear? We tapped two experts for a hydration 101.