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History of Race Vests
Written by Bryce Thatcher- Developing of the first race vest. Though this category seems so mainstream, in the early days very few utilized the advantage of a race vest. I had yet another magical day running in the Tushar Mountain’s located near Beaver Utah,...
Expect the Unexpected: Performing Despite Setbacks
Each year I set specific performing goals for all aspects of my life that include major physical challenges over and above regular training. Since my time must be divided between roles as a father of 5, a husband and a company president, this leaves time for only 3 or...
Ode to the Isomeric 8oz – Liza Howard
I am on a “need to know basis” with the details of my schedule these days. If information isn’t immediately necessary for the conduct of my official duties as mother to a 6-year old and a new baby, I don’t have it. Where am I running this weekend? That’s “need to...
HANDHELDS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL – It’s All About Choice by: Bryce Thatcher
For years, running in the Grand Tetons, I carried a glass Mason® or Kerr® jar in my hand. This activity inspired, or perhaps compelled me to invent both the hand held hydration pack and the first screw top cap on a squeezable sports bottle. Virtually every hand...
Modern Hydration
Comes From The Past
It all started in 1979 when Bryce was unable to find a pack that allowed him to maximize his performance, so he decided to make one himself using his grandmother's sewing machine.Since then, Bryce launched the very first hydration company, invented hydration belts, packs, handhelds, vests, produced the first screw top water bottle for runners, and introduced many other industry firsts. His innovation came from need, and it continues out of the need to perform better.
Today, almost all hydration products are iterations of Bryce's original designs and he continues to drive the industry forward, setting UltrAspire apart from all other brands.
