H2O Audio is proud to celebrate our athlete, Deborah Eckhouse, who recently took on the 2024 Cougar Mountain Trail Run —a challenging 19.5-mile race featuring a demanding 4,000-foot climb. Deborah not only won the overall female title but also finished fourth overall, holding her own among the top male competitors.

Pushing Limits and Exceeding Expectations
With a finish time of 2:56, Deborah blew past expectations. The previous female winner clocked in at 3:39 in July, so Deborah’s incredible pace shows the strength and endurance she’s built through rigorous training and her passion for the sport. Despite rain-soaked, leaf-covered trails, she found them surprisingly runnable, adding to the thrill of the race amidst the autumn scenery.

Fueling for Success
Deborah attributes part of her performance to an optimal fueling strategy, averaging 90 carbs per hour to keep her energy levels high throughout the race. When it comes to tackling long distances with intense elevation, proper fueling can make all the difference, and Deborah’s approach allowed her to stay strong and fast.

Powered by the Perfect Playlist
Music was also a key motivator for Deborah, and she preloaded a high-energy playlist on her H2O Audio headphones to keep her spirits and pace up. “My go-to music for races is typically high-tempo, sometimes with no words, or with words of encouragement like ‘faster, stronger, don’t stop,’” Deborah shares. Her playlist featured artists like ODESZA, Louis The Child, Cash Cash, Zedd, Whethan, and Big Wild—perfect choices for the intensity of trail racing.

Our waterproof, durable headphones are built to withstand any conditions, and for Deborah, they made the ultimate training and racing companion, powering her through each mile with unbeatable sound quality and the beats to keep her moving.

Congratulations to Deborah!
We’re thrilled to see Deborah’s hard work pay off and proud to support her journey as she continues to redefine what’s possible in trail racing. Here’s to more wins, unforgettable races, and the music that keeps us going.

#GoBeyond #H2OAudio #TrailRunning #CougarMountainTrailRun #DeborahEckhouse

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