Buffy's Bulletin

What Happens When Strong Girls Sprint

Apparently, Sprinting After Deadlifts Is a Thing Now? Welcome to Apex 2025

This weekend our Found Meg and Athlete Alex Edwards decided to switch things up and attend the local Apex event, which was nothing short of electric ⚡.

Apex is sort of like a football combine–one of the new fitness competitions designed to test overall athleticism, including speed, power, strength, and endurance.

Strong, fast, capable women from all walks of life came together to test their limits, celebrate strength, and leave it all on the floor. And let us tell you — the energy? Unmatched.

Alex kicked things off with some serious inspiration:

"Apex was so fun and it was literal proof that strength and hypertrophy are a foundation for any and all athletic pursuits!!! It was so inspiring to be surrounded by strong, fast, capable women in a supportive group. I’m so glad I had Hydropack, Buff Carbs, and Clear Protein on hand to stay fueled and hydrated because there was 0 time to refuel and those events took it out of me fr 😛"

Talk about showing up! Between heats, lifts, and all the explosive movement, Alex relied on her go-to Buff Chick staples — Hydropack, Buff Carbs, and Clear Protein — to stay energized and ready to crush every challenge.

Then there’s our founder Meg, whose adventurous spirit brought a fresh perspective to the floor:

"APEX was so much fun! Explosive movements and speed tests are way out of my wheelhouse, but I couldn't believe how well I did considering. I'd love to incorporate more sprinting and jumping in my training. Especially as I learn that some power training is an important component as women age."

Meg made sure her fuel game was on point:

• Hydropack kept her hydrated through the chilly, foggy morning and the midday heat (she went with Salted Mango Heat — yum!).

• Buff Carbs: “...before we started the mile literally EVERYONE in my heat was saying they felt nauseous. By that point our energy was fading and we all needed something easy on the stomach and quick fuel.”

• Creatine: “ I've been dry scooping my creatine lately. I know it sounds crazy. Take a sip of water, keep some in your mouth to absorb 1 scoop. Chase with more water. literally the easiest way to get your dose in.”

It’s moments like these that remind us why events like Apex are more than just a competition — it’s a celebration of women who lift, sprint, and push themselves beyond limits. And let’s be real: having the right fuel makes it all feel a little more magical ✨.

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