Articles

With Hannah Otto

Hannah Otto went to the big island to chase the Mauna Kea FKT, but it almost fell apart. She talks pacing, fueling at 100g+ carbs/hour, battling a relentless headwind, and the mental shift that turned a potential disaster into the biggest margin of her FKT career.

With Whitney Allison

"One of the most asked questions I get is whether I would go back to Transcordilleras. For the last three years, the answer has been an absolute yes. The experience, the people you meet, and the places you see change your perspective on how the world works, how people live, and what truly matters." 

By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD(c), CISSN, CSCS, EP-C

The conversation around fueling usually focuses on carbohydrates, fluids, and sodium, and with good reason: they are the building blocks of endurance performance. But beneath that revolution sits a quieter layer of performance physiology that rarely gets the same attention until it's too late: micronutrients.

With Phil Gaimon

Phil Gaimon sits down with First Endurance to talk through the prep, psychology, and fueling of his epic Mauna Kea KOM ride. Hear about his full circle experience conquring the KOM for the second time.

With Miron Golfman

Miron Golfman's third-place finish in the Silk Road Mountain Race through Kyrgystan's remote terrain is a powerful testament to human willpower, grit, and a unique perspective on competition that prioritizes personal fulfillment over material success. 

By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD

When it comes to MVM support, MultiV-PRO is foundational because it closes every vitamin and mineral gap affecting endurance athletes. But that’s just the baseline. The formula earns its “PRO” status through the inclusion of additional nutrients that elevate it from foundational to elite.

By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD

The past few years have seen intense research conducted and published on long-term endurance exercise and changes in your immune system. Surveying this research helps explain the causes and complications while providing avenues for athletes to avoid them – or at least mitigate the risk of exposure.

By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD

Adaptogens constitute a catch-all category lumping together various herbs and traditional medicines that have a long history of keeping humans healthy under periods of stress, both physical and mental.

With Vincent Bonocci

Vincent Bonacci shares his battle with mono, the mental and physical challenges, and the tough road back. An honest look at overcoming the invisible wall and recovery.

With Rob Britton

Fresh off his record-shattering 350-mile Unbound XL win, 40-year-old Rob Britton shares how grit, constant reinvention, and a passion for ultra-distance gravel keep him hungry for the next horizon.

By First Endurance

Hot conditions can make or break performance—some athletes thrive, others struggle. Nutrition and sweat rate management are key to avoiding dehydration, cramps, and GI distress.

By Dr. Luke Bucci & Jeff Feliciano

Learn about the process of recovery, and what you should – and shouldn’t – do in order to recover faster & realize bigger gains from your efforts.