Articles
Heidi Franz Storms Belgium at Egmont
By First Endurance
Heidi Franz has had one of her strongest seasons to date. The latest result is in Belgium, where she scored her first-ever European win with some canny strategy and a whole lot of watts.
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.
Learning to sprint and leading the American Criterium Cup.
By Danny Summerhill
Danny Summerhill’s career has taken him around the world, but in 2023, he’s up against a challenge that’s new, even for him. After his recent win in Salt Lake, Danny discussed transitioning to sprinting and offered tips for the crit-curious.
Finding performance gains beyond carbs, protein, and electrolytes
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD(c), CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Research relating to common supplements including caffeine, nitrates, probiotics, and medium-chain triglycerides.
Hannah Otto on Defending Leadville - Part 2
By Hannah Otto
Hannah Otto won Leadville last year under less-than-ideal circumstances. She talks about how “finding your own winning moments” can help athletes – from amateurs to pros – keep rolling even when things are bleak.
Hydration + Protein: The Critical Basics
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD(c), CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
A look at the research to explicitly lay out hydration and protein intake strategies, taking the guesswork out of what should be cornerstones of any athlete’s training regimen.
Hannah Otto on Defending at Leadville - Part 1
By Hannah Otto
Last year, Hannah Otto won Leadville after having separated her shoulder a week earlier. This year, she shaped her build-up around the lessons learned from 2022, and she told us about her new training schedule and more.
Race Report: Making the Podium at Crusher
By Flavia Oliveira Parks
Flavia got on a call with us to explain how the race unfolded, what it’s like to grind through “hell,” and how she approaches learning from every race she enters, regardless of the result.
How I Won The Hutchinson Ranxo Gravel Race
By Heidi Franz
In this race report, Heidi gives us the dirt on how she planned for the race, fueled for the race, and rode the race to set herself up to win the damned thing.
Magnesium: A Proven Solution for Muscle Cramps
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Salt tabs, bananas, stretching, more water – they can (sometimes) treat the symptoms, but once cramping sets in, it’s already too late. Learn how muscle cramps can be prevented, not just treated.
WHAT IS CYCLIC CLUSTER DEXTRIN?
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Learn why Cyclic Cluster Dextrin, the primary fuel source in EFS-PRO, was chosen for its research-backed benefits.
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.
