Clean Hydration for Healthier Life : The Secret Power of Ocean Minerals with Mary Sirois, N-2 Water
Turning Water Into Wellness: How Mary Sirois Is Reshaping Hydration for Health-Conscious Runners and Planet-Loving Consumers
When it comes to hydration, most of us think water is enough. But if you’ve ever bonked during a run, felt foggy after a workout, or relied on sugar-heavy sports drinks to get through a race, Mary Sirois wants you to know: there’s a better way.
A former Division 1 runner and registered dietitian, Mary is also the co-founder of N-2 Water, a clean, eco-conscious hydration mix that delivers over 70 ocean-sourced trace minerals with every serving. In her recent interview on The Wild Party Podcast, host Stefanie LaHart sat down with Mary to talk about the science of hydration, sustainable sourcing, and building a purpose-driven wellness brand alongside her husband, a practicing physician.
From Marathons to Minerals
Mary’s personal journey into hydration innovation began, fittingly, on a run. Carrying a large water bottle during her daily workouts, she started experimenting with ways to improve her hydration without relying on sugary drinks. That curiosity turned into a conversation with her husband, Evans, who shared his medical perspective on the importance of minerals like calcium and magnesium for overall health.
The couple began asking a simple but powerful question: What if we could turn water into wellness?
Hydration That Works With Your Body
Unlike many hydration powders that focus on flavor, caffeine, or energy, N-2 Water was formulated with a medical and nutritional lens. Mary explained that modern water purification techniques like softening and reverse osmosis, strip water of essential minerals. That means even if you're drinking plenty of water, you might still be underhydrated at the cellular level.
N-2 Water is designed to restore that mineral balance using ingredients like calcified red algae and magnesium sourced from pristine Irish seawater. These natural sources are not only highly bioavailable, but they also support long-term health especially for runners, athletes, and aging adults.
And yes, Mary knows a thing or two about all of those categories. Her teen daughter is a nationally ranked track athlete, and her husband regularly prescribes mineral-based hydration to his older patients to help with dizziness, low energy, and even fainting.
Formulating With Integrity
Creating a hydration product that worked was only part of the equation. Mary and her husband were equally committed to doing it responsibly. From the beginning, sustainability was a core value for the brand. Their marine-sourced minerals are harvested in a way that protects ocean beds and preserves biodiversity. They’ve also prioritized clean-label ingredients, avoiding artificial flavors, citric acid, and hidden additives often found in other wellness products.
The first version of the product was developed in their home kitchen complete with an ill-fated experiment involving eggshells and a coffee grinder. Today, they’re refining their formula to include powdered coconut water for natural potassium, and they’ve learned firsthand the challenges of packaging design, sourcing, and trademarking.
Building the Brand, One Sip at a Time
Rather than relying solely on digital advertising, Mary has leaned into community engagement. N-2 Water is frequently sampled at local races, wellness summits, and athletic events, where people can taste the difference themselves. The company even offers a free sample pack on their website just cover shipping.
For Mary, it's about reducing the barriers to trying a product she genuinely believes in. “We’re not in this to build generational wealth,” she said. “We’re in it to help people feel better.”
A True Family Business
N-2 Water is powered by the Sirois family, with Mary and Evans at the helm and their three children playing key roles. Their daughter, an elite high school runner, serves as the brand’s wellness advisor and chief taste tester. Their two sons are also actively involved, proving that when you build something meaningful, your family rallies behind it.
As Stefanie reflected during the episode, “It’s one thing to create a great product. It’s another to raise kids who believe in what you’re building.”
A Movement for Wellness and the Planet
Mary’s story is one of grit, vision, and heart. She’s not just disrupting the hydration category she’s redefining what it means to care for your body and the planet at the same time. And as a lifelong runner herself, Stefanie couldn’t help but imagine a future Wild Party 10K with N-2 Water at every aid station.
Until then, Mary’s advice is simple: “Water was meant to have minerals. Let’s put them back in and feel the difference.”
Ready to experience hydration that actually works?
Try N-2 Water for yourself and request your free sample at www.n-2water.com.
