Articles
The Right Way to Use Carbs for Optimal Training and Racing
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD, CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Jennifer Kurtz dispels some of the confusion around carbs, avoiding too little and too much to find that perfect middle ground of enough.
Top Five Triathlon Training Mistakes
By Josiah Middaugh - 15x XTERRA National Champion
To help any aspiring triathletes and provide a refresher to vets looking to refine their game (these comments don’t only apply to beginners), I’ve written down some of the most common mistakes I see triathletes make – or that I’ve made myself!
High-Carb Fueling on the WorldTour
By Larry Warbasse
Learn how fueling has evolved at cycling’s highest level and how the WorldTour pros are maximizing their carbs during the hardest days on the bike.
How to Fuel For Success on HOT Days
By First Endurance
Strange things happen in hot conditions; some athletes thrive while others fall apart. Your nutrition program has a lot to do with how well you handle extreme conditions. Dehydration, cramping, and GI distress can wreak havoc on your performance, so it’s important to pay attention to your sweat rate.
Fueling Considerations for Female Athletes
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD, CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Dr. Kurtz takes a look at specific nutritional strategies that female athletes can take to get the most out of their performance and recovery during the menstrual cycles, including specific carb-intake recommendations and a handful of nutrients that are especially critical for each phase.
Expert Nutritionist Explains Benefits Of High-Carb Fueling
By Breanne Nalder Harward, MS, RDN
When designing any new formula, we always defer to scientific research and the experts who produce, read, critique, and challenge it. As a credentialed nutritionist, former pro, and practicing endurance coach, Breanne Nalder Harward fits the bill.
Building a Training Plan & Managing Interruptions
By Dave Harward
There are any number of factors that can throw off a season’s training plan. Dave Harward (Level 1 Elite Certified Coach) presents a case study of one of his athletes, explaining how the training model varies across the year.
TRAINING TO PEAK WITH A STRUCTURED PLAN
By Dave Harward
Longtime coach Dave Harward discusses his approach to coaching athletes to peak for target events.
Fueling for Endurance Races
By Matt Hanson, EdD
Dr. Hanson shares his tips about how to train to upgrade your race-day nutrition plan, not just your race-day performance.
The Lizard King: 3x Winner Discusses The Tour of the Gila
By Burke Swindlehurst
A conversation with Burke Swindlehurst, one of North America’s strongest domestic climbers in generations, joined FE as Sponsorship Director last year.
Tactics and fueling for the WorldTour’s longest monument
By Larry Warbasse
AG2R Citroën’s Larry Warbasse gives us the pro’s eye view of the Milan-Sanremo route, the tactics, and how to approach nutrition for the longest monument on the calendar.
Zwift Tips from Shayna Powless
By Shayna Powless with Rob Ware
Shayna shares her high-level tips for those looking to begin their own Zwift journey or up their virtual game, along with some elaborative commentary about our experiences with the platform.
