Headsweats Ambassador Jill Monroe is training for the Chicago Marathon this summer. Temperatures are rising – and so is her daily mileage! Check out her 7 tips for beating the heat below! START EARLY Ideally you should start running earlier than normal in order to beat the heat. It’s never easy to wake up earlier on the weekends than you do on weekdays, but trust me you won’t regret this decision. Typically I will start running at 6:30 a.m. in the…
Headsweats Ambassador Andrew Cohen-Wray shares his tips for staying cool under pressure. You can find this and other insights on his blog, Athlete in Mind. As the saying goes, “keep a cool head, whilst all around others are losing theirs.” It’s a useful thing to be able to do, especially when competing or racing. #Keepacoolhead The idea for this blog came about when I was getting ready to race last Saturday, it was an extremely hot day which we werent prepared…
Headsweats President Mike McQueeney shares the story behind the latest collection of Performance Trucker Designs featuring national parks. 20% of sales from this collection go to support the National Park Foundation. Vote for the next design you’d like to see included and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Headsweats gift card! What led to the decision to donate a portion of sales from this collection to support public lands? As a Colorado based company, supporting public lands is a…
This healthy, delicious recipe comes from Headsweats Ambassador Jessica Rhinehart. For more good eats and training tips, visit her blog Sugar Runs. Oats are a great way to start your day. They’re a good source of simple carbs – I tend to go carb heavy at breakfast and lunch because I do my runs after work and before dinner. These oats are my favorite though, and I usually eat these after my long runs on the weekend or the day…
Our lovely ambassador Smitha Arons is taking over! ….on Instagram, that is. Take a moment to learn more about her and be sure to follow along via @Headsweats for the weekend of adventure she has planned. We’ve heard mention of a Saturday sunrise you won’t want to miss! What is your favorite Headsweats product/products? I fell in love with Headsweats products starting from the purchase of my very first white visor. Now I have over 20 visors and 5 hats. They make…
Headsweats Ambassador Stephanie Franklin (@running_the_425) has had a good week. She ran the Phoenix Marathon last weekend – the first 26.2 miles she’s raced since an injury threatened to take her out of the game two years ago – and Wednesday she learned she’s been included in the March issue of Women’s Running! We connected with Stephanie to learn more about the two years of difficulty and hard work that led to these joyful moments: Tell us about your experience…
As the 2017 Tokyo Marathon approaches, Headsweats Ambassador Jill Monroe shares a look at her experience running the iconic race last year. For Jill’s full race report, check out her blog Travel. Run. Repeat. March 7, 2016 I can’t believe that the 2016 Tokyo Marathon is now over, and I am sitting on my couch writing my race report. I found out on September 15th that I was selected to participate. I entered the lottery in August, not knowing what would…
We are honored to partner with Project Athena to provide headwear for a truly inspiring cause. If you are unfamiliar with this amazing organization, let us share a little about what makes them so special. Project Athena is dedicated to helping women who have suffered significant medical setbacks and other traumatic experiences achieve their adventurous dreams. More specifically, they provide travel expenses, coaching, equipment, and the encouragement and inspiration needed to help these strong women make a life-affirming transition from…
Each year we open a process that invites enthusiastic supporters of our brand to join the Headsweats family in a more official capacity. After pouring over hundreds (!) of applications, the 2017 roster has been finalized. These outstanding individuals were selected based upon their athletic accomplishments and leadership within their sport. The lineup includes 11 new and 17 returning athletes from across the United States who compete in running and multisport events. “We see our ambassadors as an extension of the team,”…
Be honest. What’s the first thing that crosses your mind when you walk through the front door after a killer workout? …If your answer includes anything related to “food, snack, hunger, refrigerator, or carbs,” then congrats! You’re our kind of people! But what if it just doesn’t make good sense to consume that entire plate of spaghetti you’ve got your eye on? Maybe it’s 3:30 in the afternoon and the crock pot delicacy your significant other has planned all week will…