When the race began for the 2025 New York City Marathon, James Erikson was ready. An athlete, artist, teacher, husband, and father of seven, James had trained hard to meet his goal of finishing strong in one of the most competitive marathons in the world.
What he didn’t expect, though, was just how he would feel during the race — or how calm his heart rate would remain through 26.2 miles of world-class competition.
“I was honored to be part of a record-setting field of 59,226 runners from around the world,” James shared. “Carried by the energy of the city, the volunteers, and my family, I felt grateful for every mile.”
But there was more to this story. Behind James’s performance was a new tool in his training and recovery arsenal — the eWell Puck, a small but powerful wearable that harnesses far infrared energy to optimize hydration, recovery, and performance.
And the results? They spoke for themselves.
Consistently Better Results
James wears his eWell for all his races because he's seen improved performance in the past. After reviewing his race data for the Richmond Marathon in 2024, something remarkable stood out.
During the entire marathon, James’s heart rate stayed primarily in zones 1 and 2 — the aerobic zones associated with endurance. Yet his pace remained in race mode, consistent and competitive, through all 26.2 miles.
Most runners at race pace drift into heart rate zones 4 or 5, where the body relies heavily on anaerobic metabolism and fatigue builds rapidly.
When James compared his data to another fall marathon he had run without the eWell Puck, the difference was dramatic. His pace was similar — but that time, his heart rate was in zones 5 and 6 for most of the race.
In simple terms, the eWell Puck helped his body stay in control — running faster with less strain, less energy expenditure, and better endurance.
Better Sleep = Better Recovery
Every runner knows that recovery begins with rest — but not all sleep is created equal. James noticed one of the biggest changes not on race day, but in his nightly recovery metrics.
Before using the eWell Puck, James’s deep sleep averaged between 55 and 65 minutes per night — typical for someone with an active lifestyle and a busy family life.
After wearing the eWell Puck consistently, his deep sleep increased to 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes each night — a remarkable 20–30 minute boost in restorative sleep.
For an endurance athlete, that’s transformative. Deep sleep is when the body releases growth hormone, repairs muscle tissue, and consolidates energy stores. Improving this stage of rest can drastically enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
The Science Behind the eWell Puck
So, what exactly is the eWell Puck, and why are endurance athletes starting to take notice?
The eWell Puck enhances well-being and physical performance through eight key pathways:
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Better Sleep
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Better Hydration
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Pain Relief
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Reduced Inflammation
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Reduced Anxiety
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More Energy
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Physical Recovery
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Protection from EMF and Non-Native Blue Light
The technology is built around a resonating far infrared (FIR) energy field — the same beneficial spectrum of light the sun provides during sunrise and sunset. This FIR field interacts with the body at a cellular level, helping to “charge the water battery” within our tissues — a concept pioneered by Dr. Gerald Pollack at the University of Washington.
This “structured water” inside the body functions like a bio-battery, powering countless metabolic processes. When that battery is low, you feel sluggish, inflamed, and dehydrated. The eWell Puck recharges it naturally.
For athletes like James, this means better oxygen efficiency, faster recovery, and sustained endurance.
Hydration That Starts at the Cellular Level
Runners talk a lot about hydration — water, electrolytes, gels — but few realize that true hydration begins inside the cells.
The eWell Puck’s infrared energy optimizes cellular hydration by supporting the charge differential in the body’s water, improving its ability to hold and transfer energy efficiently.
Users often notice better skin elasticity, more endurance, and fewer cramping issues — all signs of improved water structuring in the body.
In endurance sports, this matters. Cellular hydration directly affects muscle function, nutrient delivery, and fatigue resistance.
The eWell Puck essentially keeps your body’s internal hydration engine running smoothly, even under marathon-level stress.Reduced Inflammation and Faster Recovery
After long runs or races, inflammation is inevitable — it’s the body’s natural repair mechanism. But excessive inflammation delays recovery and leads to soreness, stiffness, and potential injury.
The eWell Puck helps restore balance by promoting better circulation and energy flow throughout the body. Many users describe it as “removing stagnation,” helping the body’s fluids move freely again.
This aligns perfectly with how top athletes recover: reduce inflammation, restore flow, and allow the body to heal quickly so training can continue without setbacks.
James found that his post-race soreness disappeared faster than ever before. Within days of completing the NYC Marathon, he was already back to light training.
Grounded Energy for a Digital World
Today’s athletes live surrounded by screens, wireless devices, and artificial light — all of which contribute to non-native EMF exposure and blue-light fatigue.
The eWell Puck’s Shungite core provides natural EMF protection, shielding the body’s energy systems from disruptive frequencies. It’s a simple but essential safeguard for anyone who trains with a smartwatch, phone, or fitness tracker — in other words, every modern runner.
Why Runners Are Turning to Infrared Energy
From amateur marathoners to elite endurance athletes, recovery and energy management have become the new frontier of performance.
You can have the best shoes, the best nutrition, and the best training plan — but if your body isn’t recharging efficiently, you’ll hit a wall.
James’s story illustrates a powerful truth: the future of athletic performance isn’t just in how hard you train, but how well you recover.
And that’s exactly what the eWell Puck was designed for — giving your body a constant, natural source of energy and balance, so you can keep doing what you love with greater ease and less strain.
A Legacy of Athletic Innovation
The eWell Puck’s origins are rooted in performance. It was developed by Tad Coffin, a double Olympic gold medalist with decades of experience in biomechanics and wellness.
Coffin originally designed infrared-integrated saddles for horses — and what began as an equine performance breakthrough soon revealed surprising benefits for humans, too.
Athletes and pet owners began experimenting with the same technology and reported profound effects: better hydration, improved skin quality, muscle tone, flexibility, and faster recovery.
Now, with the compact, wearable eWell Puck, that same technology fits in your pocket — always on, no batteries required, fully waterproof, and completely effortless.
Enhancing Marathon Times & Improved Sleep
James Erikson’s NYC Marathon time — 2:44:08 — wasn’t just the result of physical training. It was the product of smart recovery, optimized hydration, deep sleep, and reduced stress on the body.
The eWell Puck became his secret training partner — one that worked quietly in the background, helping his body stay balanced, energized, and ready for every mile.
For marathoners and elite athletes looking for that extra edge, the eWell Puck represents a breakthrough in performance technology — a way to recover faster, sleep deeper, and run stronger.
