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Welcome to One Gear Short of Normal™, a blog and brand created by Amanda Duling. This space blends endurance humor, personal storytelling, athlete hygiene, fueling strategies, and business tools for gritty humans with big goals and weird habits.
By accessing this site, its content, or any associated products, you agree to the following terms:
Informational Purposes Only
The content on this blog, including written posts, memes, digital products, and downloadable guides, is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes medical advice, clinical nutrition counseling, physical therapy, or mental health diagnosis or treatment.
Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your exercise, medication, nutrition, or health routines.
Medical & Nutrition Disclaimer
Amanda is not a licensed medical professional, dietitian, or certified coach. While content may reference science-backed strategies and athlete practices, it is not personalized or prescriptive.
The following topics are shared based on personal experience and public research:
- Endurance fueling post–gastric bypass
- GI distress prevention (e.g. Athletes Who Fuel Hard, But Fear Harder™)
- Hygiene strategies (e.g. The Boob Sweat Solution™, PreFunk Protocol™)
- Training adaptations for bariatric athletes
Liability + Risk
You participate in any activity, fueling strategy, or hygiene protocol discussed here at your own risk. Amanda and One Gear Short of Normal LLC assume no responsibility for injury, illness, or outcomes related to the use or misuse of this content.
This business holds professional and general liability insurance through Hiscox Insurance Company Inc.
Coaching + Consultations
If you choose to engage with Amanda for a consultation, strategy call, or digital product purchase, note that:
- No guarantees of outcomes are made or implied
- No medical advice or diagnoses are provided
- All purchases are subject to the refund/returns policy posted on the product page
Intellectual Property
All content, brand names, and original concepts on this site are protected under copyright and intellectual property law.
The following trademarks are original works owned by One Gear Short of Normal™:
- The Boob Sweat Solution™
- PreFunk Protocol™
- Athletes Who Fuel Hard, But Fear Harder™
- The TreadDead Rack™
- Car Shop Shame Spiral Syndrome™
- Extraordinary Parent Exposure Syndrome™
- Training While They're Crying™
- The Rinse-and-Repeat Randy Mistake™
- Cadence Lock Technique™
- Our Bike Mechanic Has a Dog—You Now Have Emotional Baggage™
- Endorphin Cult Logic™
- One Gear Short of Normal™ (brand title)
Do not republish, reproduce, or redistribute any content, memes, or ideas without written permission. Sharing is encouraged with attribution.
Affiliate + Sponsored Content (When Applicable)
From time to time, this site may include affiliate links or sponsored product reviews. If that occurs, disclosures will be clearly marked. Amanda only promotes tools, gear, or products she genuinely uses and supports.
Contact + Support
To request permission for content use, inquire about collaborations, or report a problem, please contact Amanda directly at: maedog4@gmail.com
Refunds & Returns
Refunds for digital products are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please email with your concern within 7 days of purchase. Physical products (if applicable in the future) will include their own return policies at point of sale.
Final Note
This entire project is built on grit, honesty, and a whole lot of weird.
Read. Laugh. Learn. Question. Share.
Just don’t sue me because you licked an LMNT packet and rode through a thunderstorm. That one’s on you.
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